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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haus Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haus Cartwright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carmelo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haus Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez thumps Cartwright with a low kick.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Cartwright backpedaling.
It looks like Haus Cartwright has been cut.
Sanchez leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Cartwright throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sanchez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cartwright's knee momentarily.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Cartwright shoots in.
Carmelo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haus Cartwright.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cartwright is controlling him.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Cartwright is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanchez takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Sanchez lands but Cartwright takes it in his stride.
Sanchez punishes Cartwright's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez slips under a jab from Cartwright.
Cartwright walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cartwright looks gassed!
Sanchez connects with a right that clearly hurt Cartwright. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Sanchez proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Cartwright collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belt comes into the arena with Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory blaring out of the sound system. Black Belt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Bova's chin.
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289 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Belt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belt throws a head kick but Bova moves out of range.
Bova avoids the body shot from Belt.
Bova avoids the head kick by Belt.
Bova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bova jabs Belt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bova takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bova takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belt digs a good body shot into Bova's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Belt.
Bova swinging wildly here.
Belt throws a head kick that misses.
Belt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black Belt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova moves in looking to clinch but Belt pushes him off.
Belt lands with a nice body punch.
Belt digs a good body shot into Bova's ribs.
Belt throws a head kick that misses.
Bova takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bova tries to bum rush Belt with a series of wild strikes but Belt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bova.
Belt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Belt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belt throws a head kick that misses.
Bova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bova fails with the takedown.
Belt digs a good body shot into Bova's ribs.
Bova tries to clinch up.
Belt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Bova.
No luck for Bova with that takedown attempt.
Black Belt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bova.
Bova looks gassed!
Bova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belt lands with a hook. Bova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bova.
Bova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belt throws a quick head kick that knocks Bova silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Belt is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Black Belt!
During a confident post fight interview, Black Belt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Danner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce comes to the cage accompanied by Cockney Rejects - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles. Tommy Boyce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Danner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danner tries a head kick but it misses.
Danner doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyce circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Danner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danner takes one to the side of the head.
Boyce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danner misses with a head kick.
Danner wants to clinch up but Boyce keeps it at a distance.
Boyce staying out of range there.
Danner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyce.
Boyce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danner at a distance.
Danner missing with a left hand there. Boyce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Boyce as he connects with a hook.
Boyce works over Danner's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyce slips a straight right by Danner.
Boyce fails with the takedown.
Boyce works Danner's body with a nice hook.
Danner throws a sloppy head kick and Boyce moves out of range easily.
Danner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boyce finds it's way round the side to connect with Danner's head.
Danner throws an overhand right that lands on Boyce's shoulder, as Boyce tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danner misses with a straight right.
A jab from Danner does it's job there.
Boyce lands with a nice body punch.
Danner throws a sloppy head kick and Boyce moves out of range easily.
Hugo Danner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boyce, right into the meat.
Danner looks gassed!
Boyce feints a jab promting Danner to slip. Boyce then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Danner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyce lands a nice hook to Danner's body. Danner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danner throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyce.
Boyce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danner doesn't seem bothered though.
Boyce lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Boyce.
Boyce misses with a head kick.
Boyce cracks the inside of Danner's front leg.
Danner doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyce circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyce postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Danner to stand up.
Danner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boyce scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyce throws a head kick that misses.
Boyce slips under a jab from Danner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Danner misses the target.
Danner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Danner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyce goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danner misses with a straight left.
Danner throws a head kick that misses.
Danner tries to clinch but Boyce is having none of it.
Boyce paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danner is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyce has double underhooks.
Danner being controlled against the cage.
Danner breaks from the clinch.
Danner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danner misses with a head kick.
Boyce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyce cracks Danner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boyce misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyce tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyce lands a right hook to the body.
Danner throws a hook but Boyce avoids it easily.
Danner throws a sloppy head kick and Boyce moves out of range easily.
Danner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Danner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Danner moves into the clinch.
Danner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danner wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyce won't allow it.
Boyce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyce throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyce closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boyce tries to pass to full mount but Danner defends it.
Boyce tries to stand and escape but Danner is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Boyce dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyce swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Danner.
Boyce misses with a double jab.
Boyce instigates a clinch.
Boyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Danner takes one on the button.
Boyce connects with a body shot.
Danner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyce bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danner throws a lazy right hand but Boyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danner misses with a looping left.
Danner misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boyce lands a nice shot that snaps Danner's head back.
Danner is rocked!
Boyce lands a head shot.
Danner is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyce finish him?
Danner is breathing heavily.
Boyce thuds a left hand into Danner's body.
Nice cross by Boyce.
Boyce drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Danner's head, knocking him out cold! Boyce is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Boyce!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Boyce started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bunkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkers's entrance music is Bully. A fine choice. Kid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to sleep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Bunkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkers thumps Kid with a low kick.
Karate Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunkers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kid's head backwards.
Bunkers avoids a kick to the body.
Kid with a poor takedown
and Bunkers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kid thinking.
Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunkers but Bunkers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bunkers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bunkers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunkers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kid's face.
It looks like Karate Kid has been cut.
Kid tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunkers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bob Bunkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Bunkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bunkers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bunkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kid blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunkers connects with a knee to the head.
Kid goes for a takedown attempt but Bunkers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kid fails with a takedown attempt.
Kid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunkers lands a nice looking body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bunkers.
Kid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bunkers takes a little break here. Kid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bunkers is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to remain calm as Bunkers controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunkers is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bunkers wants to pass to mount but Kid is defending the position.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Bunkers seems content to control.
Bunkers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bunkers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bunkers is taking a breather. Kid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bunkers is looking for a kimura but Kid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkers to get the leverage.
Bunkers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kid flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Bunkers wants to free his trapped foot but Kid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kid punching from the bottom.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kid tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bunkers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid looks gassed!
Bunkers is pressing down on Kid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kid is holding on for now.
Bunkers is looking to take a break and control but Kid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunkers trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bunkers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bunkers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kid closes the distance and clinches up with Bunkers, looking for a takedown. Kid pushes Bunkers against the cage but Bunkers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bunkers misses with a series of wild punches.
Bunkers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bunkers digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Bunkers moves out of range as Kid strikes.
Kid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bunkers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunkers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkers lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bunkers. Kid shrugs it off though.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Bunkers throws a right hand that Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that Kid also avoids with ease.
Bunkers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bunkers throws a front kick that sends Kid stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bunkers. That's going to slow Kid down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
Kid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunkers feints and as Kid raises his hands in defense, Bunkers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunkers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bunkers slips nicely into half guard.
Kid missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Bunkers seems content to control.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunkers pulls his head out easily.
Bunkers works his way into side control.
Bob Bunkers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid seems a little lost for a moment, as Bunkers dominates the positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunkers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid manages to get back to half guard.
Bunkers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Bunkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
Kid is in trouble now - Bunkers has advanced to mount!
Bunkers looking to control but Kid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bunkers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bunkers looking to control but Kid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers controlling from the full mount.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bob Bunkers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bunkers sprawls well. Bunkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Kid fails with the takedown
enabling Bunkers to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob Bunkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Nice jab there from Bunkers.
Bunkers clinches up with Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
Bunkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kid up against the cage.
Bunkers misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bunkers.
A short left from Bunkers.
Bunkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid avoids a wild elbow strike from Bunkers.
Bunkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kid.
Bunkers trying to land knees to the body.
Bunkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bunkers.
Kid goes for a takedown attempt but Bunkers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bunkers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bunkers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karate Kid's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bunkers scores with a jab to the head.
Bunkers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No luck for Kid with that takedown attempt.
Bunkers blocks a head kick by Kid.
Kid throws a hook to the side of Bunkers's head but Bunkers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunkers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bunkers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kid is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bunkers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kid.
Bunkers digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
A nice combination there by Bunkers.
Bunkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunkers connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunkers lands a nice hook to Kid's body. Kid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunkers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Bunkers.
Bunkers clinches with his opponent.
Kid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kid blocks it with crossed arms.
Bunkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kid's defenses.
Bunkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunkers cracks Kid with a nice body shot.
Bunkers looking to throw knees to the head but Kid is blocking nicely.
Kid takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bunkers.
Kid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bunkers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bunkers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kid avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunkers.
Bunkers trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunkers is stalling here.
Bunkers misses with the head strike.
Bunkers landing knees to the body.
Bunkers effectively controlling the action here.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
Kid goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bunkers prevents it.
Karate Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunkers scores with a knee to the head.
Bob Bunkers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kid wants to take the fight to the mat but Bunkers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob Bunkers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karate Kid.
Bunkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bunkers tries to land a knee to the head but Kid blocks with his arms.
Kid avoiding damage as Bunkers throws knees to the body.
Bunkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bunkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kid's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkers tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
Bunkers trying to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Bunkers to work.
Bunkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Kid has Bunkers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunkers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kid tries to pull guard but Bunkers won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid is trying to drag Bunkers to the mat but Bunkers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Bunkers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bunkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunkers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bunkers!
In his post fight interview, Bob Bunkers gave a big smile as he said 'Bring it on!!! Who\'s next? I\'m the best and you all know it!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herman Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's entrance music is F**king Hostile. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
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258 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herman Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Holmes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holmes blocks a jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes moves away from the strike by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes.
Smith prevents Holmes from breaking the clinch.
Smith is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Holmes counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Herman Holmes's cut is getting worse.
Smith cracks Holmes with a big right hand and Holmes goes down!
Holmes is rocked!
Herman Holmes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Smith postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Holmes's head off the mat! Holmes is out! He's out! Smith jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clifford Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov comes to the cage accompanied by Russian Rocket. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Ballard!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Burov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burov misses with a hook. Ballard ducked under it nicely.
Ballard misses the shot to the body.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ballard.
Ballard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballard darts in trying to clinch
and Burov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ballard thinking.
Burov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ballard in his tracks.
Burov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ballard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burov, as that shot connected.
Ballard staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Burov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ballard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballard connects with a knee to the head.
Burov avoiding damage as Ballard throws knees to the body.
Ballard is pushing Burov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ballard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burov is keeping busy.
Burov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ballard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ballard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballard lands with a nice body punch.
Burov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ballard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ballard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballard misses the target.
Ballard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ballard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burov back to the cage. Ballard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ballard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burov.
Ballard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burov moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burov.
Burov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ballard but Ballard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ballard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larry Ballard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burov manages to avoid it.
Burov slips under a jab.
Ballard takes a swing at Burov's ribcage but misses.
Burov misses with a looping left.
Ballard throws a right hand that Burov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burov also avoids with ease.
Burov takes a swing at Ballard's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballard dodges the punch combination from Burov.
Ballard slips under a jab from Burov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Ballard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burov throws a series of punches but Ballard moves out of range.
Ballard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Burov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burov scores with a nice right hand.
Ballard is rocked!
Ballard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burov throws a hook but Ballard blocks it.
Burov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballard.
Ballard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ballard clinches.
Burov can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burov cracks Ballard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballard.
Burov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burov lands a jab to the head.
Ballard is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
Ballard is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Burov just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ballard has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pavel Burov!
Pavel Burov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bear Grylls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
153 lbs
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159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear Grylls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Charles!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grylls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Charles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grylls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grylls stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charles.
Grylls drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grylls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charles gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grylls is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grylls prevents Charles from improving his position.
Grylls is looking for a kimura but Charles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grylls to get the leverage.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Grylls.
Grylls is looking for a kimura here.
Charles is staying active underneath Grylls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grylls is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles keeping control of the position.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Grylls.
Grylls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grylls.
Grylls looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Grylls with the ground and pound but Charles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grylls is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Grylls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Charles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Charles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Charles!
Charles decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Charles scores with a nice body kick.
Grylls looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Charles trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grylls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Charles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grylls, into his guard.
Grylls working for submissions but it's allowed Charles to get to half guard.
Grylls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grylls actively working from the bottom here.
Grylls is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bear Grylls will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Grylls shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Grylls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grylls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grylls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles throws a series of strikes that have Grylls backpedaling.
Charles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charles scores with a spinning back kick!
Charles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grylls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Charles circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Grylls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charles!
A slapping leg kick lands for Charles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Charles. Grylls shrugs it off though.
Charles scores with a kick to the body.
Charles scores with a shot to the body.
Charles connects with a body shot that sends Grylls's belly button to the back.
Charles connects with a crisp jab.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
Grylls has a takedown stuffed.
Charles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grylls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grylls will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Charles scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grylls shoots in but Charles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grylls rather than just go for the knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grylls crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Charles - the referee stops the clock and Grylls gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Charles. Grylls manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Charles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jean Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grylls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Charles avoids it really well and circles away.
Charles thuds his shin into the meat of Grylls's side.
Charles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Charles leaves Grylls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Charles coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Charles, right into the meat.
Charles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grylls.
Grylls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
Grylls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Charles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Charles.
Charles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grylls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A good leg kick by Charles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a head shot.
Charles lands a nice looking body kick.
Grylls takes one on the button.
Charles thuds his right hand into Grylls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charles scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charles. That's going to slow Grylls down.
Charles jabs at Grylls's body.
Charles connects with a body shot that sends Grylls's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charles scores with a three punch combo!
Charles lands a nice shot to the body.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A cross from Charles lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grylls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charles.
Grylls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Charles lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Charles lands a body shot.
Charles connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Charles. No joy for Grylls on that attempt.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Charles.
Grylls ducks right into an uppercut from Charles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grylls takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grylls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charles.
Charles scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Charles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grylls is defended easily by Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Grylls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles lands the left hand.
Grylls shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Grylls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grylls takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Charles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Charles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grylls on the side of the head.
Charles lands a nice looking body shot.
Grylls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charles punishes Grylls's body with a nice straight punch.
Grylls takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grylls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jean Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Charles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grylls has a takedown stuffed.
Grylls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grylls looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grylls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grylls doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grylls thinking.
Both fighters circling a little - Charles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Charles lands a body shot.
Charles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jean Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grylls chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charles can pounce on him.
Grylls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Charles.
Charles explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grylls scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grylls seems to be looking for submissions.
Charles is not content to let Grylls control the position.
Grylls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Charles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grylls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grylls is trying to work for a kimura but Charles is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Charles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Charles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Charles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Gyver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mac Gyver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rotberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Rotberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Gyver.
Rotberg loads up on a big right hand but Gyver slips the punch.
Gyver throws a sloppy head kick and Rotberg moves out of range easily.
Rotberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Rotberg as he checks the leg kick.
Gyver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
Rotberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotberg misses with a hook. Gyver ducked under it nicely.
Rotberg blocks the body kick.
Rotberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gyver.
Rotberg misses with a hook
and Gyver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Gyver finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gyver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotberg moves out of range as Gyver strikes.
Gyver turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rotberg ducks under a wild hook from Gyver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver lands a leg kick that knocks Rotberg off balance momentarily.
Gyver scores with a nice head shot.
Gyver swings for the body but Rotberg moves out of range.
Rotberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Rotberg.
Gyver cracks the inside of Rotberg's front leg.
Gyver misses with a head kick.
Gyver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gyver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gyver doesn't manage to clinch there - Rotberg circles away.
Gyver moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gyver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rotberg.
Gyver can't find room to land a body shot as Rotberg controls the action.
Gyver crunches a lovely knee into Rotberg's ribcage.
Rotberg managing to block the knees to the body from Gyver.
Gyver connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rotberg's face.
It looks like Ilan Rotberg has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver scores with a knee to the head.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but Rotberg blocks with his arms.
Gyver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rotberg.
Gyver prevents Rotberg from breaking the clinch.
Gyver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rotberg's elbow.
Gyver dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gyver scores with a knee to the head.
Rotberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Gyver has double underhooks.
Rotberg manages to break the clinch.
Rotberg misses with a body shot.
Gyver closes the distance and clinches.
Gyver stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gyver.
Gyver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gyver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rotberg.
Gyver is looking to control Rotberg's arms but Rotberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gyver has his back to the cage.
Gyver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rotberg looking for a takedown.
Gyver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rotberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Gyver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rotberg is trying to break the clinch but Gyver has him pressed against the cage.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but Rotberg blocks with his arms.
Gyver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rotberg.
Rotberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gyver throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg is trying to break the clinch but Gyver is controlling him.
Gyver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rotberg.
Mac Gyver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilan Rotberg.
Rotberg wants to break free but Gyver has control.
Rotberg is trying to drag Gyver to the mat but Gyver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gyver trying to land knees to the body.
Gyver slows down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyver lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gyver misses the jab.
Gyver misses with a lunging right hand
and Rotberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Gyver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyver tries to clinch there but Rotberg circles away.
Gyver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gyver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rotberg takes one to the side of the head.
Rotberg misses the shot to the body.
Gyver throws a head kick that half lands.
Gyver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gyver sizes up Rotberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gyver fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rotberg.
Ilan Rotberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gyver wants to clinch up but Rotberg keeps it at a distance.
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyver throws a lazy right hand but Rotberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotberg swings widly with a right hand
and Gyver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rotberg's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gyver lands a jab to Rotberg's midsection.
Rotberg blocks a head kick by Gyver.
Gyver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Gyver.
Gyver throws a body kick that misses.
Mac Gyver is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Rotberg.
No luck for Rotberg with that takedown attempt.
Gyver moves into the clinch.
Gyver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rotberg blocks it with crossed arms.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gyver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rotberg is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rotberg is trying to force a seperation but Gyver has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyver lands a knee to the body.
Gyver keeps control of Rotberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyver is trying to maintain a safe position but Rotberg gets an underhook and turns Gyver into the cage.
Gyver misses with a knee strike.
Gyver tries to land a knee to the head but Rotberg blocks with his arms.
Gyver tries a knee to the head but Rotberg blocks it.
Gyver misses with a knee strike.
Rotberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Gyver has double underhooks.
Rotberg can't break the clinch.
Gyver throws a head punch that misses.
Rotberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotberg throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Gyver misses the target.
Gyver throws a looping overhand right but Rotberg ducks down to avoid it.
Rotberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rotberg is defended easily by Gyver.
Gyver scores with a jab to the body.
Gyver tries to clinch up.
Rotberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gyver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rotberg.
A head kick misses from Gyver.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gyver looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gyver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gyver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rotberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gyver scores with a head kick.
Gyver clinches up against the cage.
Rotberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gyver misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gyver is looking to control Rotberg's arms but Rotberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gyver has his back to the cage.
Rotberg is trying to break the clinch but Gyver has him pressed against the cage.
Gyver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Gyver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rotberg connects with a single shot there.
Gyver wants to clinch but Rotberg slips to the side
and Rotberg counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mac Gyver has been cut.
Rotberg takes one to the chin there.
Rotberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rotberg tries to bum rush Gyver with a series of wild strikes but Gyver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotberg avoids the head kick by Gyver.
Nice defenses there by Gyver.
Rotberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gyver is trying to stand up here but Rotberg is controlling him well.
Gyver trying to control but Rotberg postures up.
Rotberg is looking for a kimura but Gyver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rotberg to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg is trying to control. Gyver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rotberg is taking a breather. Gyver says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rotberg is trying to control. Gyver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rotberg seems to be working for a kimura but Gyver defends the submission attempt.
Rotberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gyver's head.
Rotberg is looking to advance position but Gyver won't allow it.
Rotberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rotberg trying to control but Gyver is having none of it.
Rotberg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gyver because Rotberg loaded up on that one.
Rotberg tries to control but Gyver wriggling away.
Rotberg controlling from the full mount.
Ilan Rotberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Gyver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rotberg content just to control the position here.
Gyver really wants to buck Rotberg off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gyver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rotberg on the ground.
Rotberg controlling his opponent.
Gyver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gyver is rocked!
Mac Gyver's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyver is squirming around, avoiding Rotberg's attempts to control the action.
Mac Gyver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rotberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gyver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gyver struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilan Rotberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gyver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Gyver!
A determined Mac Gyver didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christer Pettersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potter throws out a powerful jab.
Pettersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Potter counters with a right hand to the body.
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pettersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potter scrambles back to his feet.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Pettersson slips a straight right by Potter.
Pettersson slips a straight right by Potter.
Pettersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter throws out a loose jab but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Pettersson ducks down to avoid it.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettersson.
Potter throws a big shot that misses.
Potter doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettersson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pettersson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Pettersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettersson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettersson. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettersson misses with a wild body shot.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.
Potter blocks a jab.
Pettersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Pettersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson blocks a jab.
Pettersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pettersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potter rushes Pettersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter working aggressively here.
Pettersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potter misses the shot to the body.
Pettersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pettersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pettersson loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Pettersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Potter misses.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Pettersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Potter takes a swing at Pettersson's ribcage but misses.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potter throws an overhand right that lands on Pettersson's shoulder, as Pettersson tries to avoid the shot.
Pettersson is looking to wear down Potter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pettersson scores with the left hand. Potter knows he should have avoided that one.
Pettersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Potter coming out on top.
Pettersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pettersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettersson can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter slips under a jab from Pettersson.
Potter fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettersson moves away.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pettersson.
Pettersson misses the body punch
and Potter counters by clinching up.
Pettersson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pettersson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pettersson backwards.
Pettersson lands a body shot.
Potter looks gassed!
Pettersson looking to slow down the pace here.
Pettersson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettersson tries a knee to the head but Potter blocks it.
Pettersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Pettersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Pettersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pettersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Potter off the cage and back into range.
Pettersson lands a body shot.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potter lands a slapping body shot.
Crunch! Pettersson slams his shin into Potter's torso.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Potter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Potter slips a jab from Pettersson.
Pettersson lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettersson misses with a wild body shot.
Pettersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potter throws an off balance right hand
and Pettersson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettersson cracks Potter with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pettersson. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Potter is breathing heavily.
Potter misses with a straight left.
Pettersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pettersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Potter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Potter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pettersson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Potter counters with a right hand to the body.
Pettersson lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter moves out of range as Pettersson throws a body kick.
Pettersson lands a head shot.
Pettersson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter throws a hook but Pettersson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter avoids the body shot from Pettersson.
Potter connects with a single shot there.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pettersson feints and then cracks Potter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Potter down.
Pettersson throws a jab when Potter was well out of range.
Pettersson thumps Potter with a low kick.
Pettersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pettersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Pettersson tenderised Potter's leg. Potter is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Pettersson - just one landing.
Pettersson feints and then cracks Potter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Potter down.
Pettersson misses with a body shot.
Pettersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pettersson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettersson scores with a nice strike.
Pettersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pettersson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pettersson scores with a nice right hand.
Potter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Pettersson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettersson.
Potter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pettersson lands a jab to Potter's midsection.
Potter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettersson lands a leg kick that knocks Potter off balance momentarily.
Pettersson loads up on a big right hand but Potter slips the punch.
Pettersson moves out of range as Potter strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettersson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Potter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pettersson. Pettersson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christer Pettersson dominated that second round.
That's time! Pettersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pettersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potter.
Pettersson throws a good cross that connects.
Potter is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Pettersson. Beautiful body shot.
Potter is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettersson finish him?
OH! Potter has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Pettersson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Pettersson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Potter sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christer Pettersson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drago Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anson Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov's entrance music is Back in the USSR. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drago Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anson Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov takes one on the button.
It looks like Drago Kozlov has been cut.
Anson Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Wheeler throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kozlov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Wheeler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kozlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working.
Kozlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wheeler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kozlov throwing strikes but Wheeler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler throwing strikes but Kozlov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kozlov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wheeler holding on.
Kozlov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wheeler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wheeler regains half guard, as Kozlov was trying to land strikes.
Wheeler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kozlov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler pushes Kozlov off looking to stand but Kozlov dives back in and keeps control.
Wheeler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kozlov.
Kozlov wants to advance to full mount but Wheeler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wheeler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kozlov is controlling him.
Wheeler has control of Kozlov's left arm, preventing Kozlov from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kozlov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozlov trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Drago Kozlov just wasn't active enough.
Kozlov with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler lands a nice shot to the body.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kozlov clinches up with Wheeler and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov prevents Wheeler from breaking the clinch.
Kozlov tries to work over Wheeler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Wheeler controls the action.
Wheeler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheeler takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kozlov.
Kozlov pushes Wheeler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kozlov keeps control of Wheeler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drago Kozlov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wheeler throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Wheeler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kozlov under the eye.
Kozlov cracks the inside of Wheeler's front leg.
Wheeler misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a good, hard body kick but Wheeler shrugs it off.
Wheeler misses with a left hand
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Wheeler was not able to check.
Kozlov misses with a double jab.
Wheeler throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wheeler misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters with a good low kick that Wheeler was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Wheeler misses with a hook.
Wheeler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kozlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Kozlov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheeler. Wheeler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wheeler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov counters with a low kick, right behind Wheeler 's knee.
Kozlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheeler doesn't seem bothered though.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov with a jab.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wheeler throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kozlov digs a good body shot into Wheeler's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a leg kick that knocks Wheeler off balance momentarily.
Kozlov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wheeler misses with a lunging right hand
and Kozlov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kozlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Wheeler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kozlov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wheeler throws a right hand that misses
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wheeler's knee momentarily.
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anson Wheeler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
Kozlov is looking to slow Wheeler down with leg kicks.
Wheeler misses with a left hand
and Kozlov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kozlov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wheeler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wheeler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kozlov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kozlov is looking to wear down Wheeler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wheeler throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Kozlov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wheeler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kozlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wheeler's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wheeler, pushing him back against the cage.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wheelers head.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Wheeler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kozlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Kozlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Kozlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov gets through Wheeler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Wheeler misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Drago Kozlov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wheeler throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler misses with a left hand
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov lands with a kick to the temple. Wheeler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Wheeler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Kozlov counters with an inside leg kick.
Kozlov cracks Wheeler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wheeler walks into a jab.
Wheeler thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov blocks a jab.
Wheeler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kozlov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wheeler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drago Kozlov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drago Kozlov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kozlov scores with the left hand. Wheeler knows he should have avoided that one.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wheeler.
Wheeler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kozlov. That's going to slow Wheeler down.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozlov scores with a head kick. Wheeler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kozlov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler misses with a body shot.
Kozlov thumps Wheeler with a low kick.
Wheeler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kozlov.
Wheeler misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wheeler's knee momentarily.
Wheeler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wheeler is rocked!
Kozlov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kozlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wheeler.
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov scores with a shoulder strike.
Wheeler takes a shot to the head.
Wheeler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlov finish him?
Nice body punch from Kozlov.
Wheeler seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wheeler takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Wheeler blocks it.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Wheeler controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wheeler prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Wheeler's head.
Wheeler blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Wheeler blocks it.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov lands with a left to the head.
Kozlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drago Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kozlov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kozlov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kozlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Anson Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Kozlov.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago Kozlov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheeler wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kozlov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wheeler takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wheeler's elbow.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wheeler's elbow.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
Kozlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kozlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kozlov working the clinch nicely. Wheeler is working for position but Kozlov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Wheeler crumples up against the cage and Kozlov lands two more shots before the ref can save Wheeler! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Drago Kozlov!
Our winner, Drago Kozlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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