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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab comes to the cage accompanied by TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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103 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Good knees
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Corncrab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giorgio Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corncrab's face.
Corncrab is rocked!
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Petrosyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oh Corncrab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Corncrab blocks it.
Petrosyan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Corncrab in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Corncrab blocks with his arms.
Petrosyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Corncrab's face.
Corncrab successfully pulls guard.
Corncrab really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petrosyan wanted to stand there but Corncrab had control of the position.
Corncrab controls Petrosyan momentarily but Petrosyan frees himself.
Petrosyan tries to stand but Corncrab is controlling from the bottom.
Corncrab has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan preventing the sweep.
Petrosyan tries to stand but Corncrab is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stanley Corncrab wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Corncrab fails with the takedown.
Petrosyan clinches up against the cage.
Corncrab avoiding damage as Petrosyan throws knees to the body.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Petrosyan manages to get underhooks.
Corncrab seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrosyan to keep the fight standing.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corncrab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrosyan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corncrab is defending well for now.
Corncrab tries to stall but Petrosyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Corncrab drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrosyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corncrab lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corncrab can't get the takedown.
Corncrab avoiding damage as Petrosyan throws knees to the body.
Petrosyan is pressed up against the cage. Corncrab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrosyan down to the mat. Petrosyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petrosyan has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corncrab can't get the takedown.
Petrosyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Corncrab is breathing heavily.
Petrosyan missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corncrab jumps guard but Petrosyan stands there with Corncrab around his waist. Corncrab gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Corncrab is blocking nicely.
Corncrab wants a takedown but no success here.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrosyan with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Corncrab avoids the damage to the body.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corncrab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corncrab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corncrab can't get the takedown.
Petrosyan missing with knees to the body.
Corncrab avoiding damage as Petrosyan throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Corncrab has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrosyan uses from the top position.
Petrosyan tries to stand but Corncrab is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corncrab is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corncrab has a closed guard, preventing Petrosyan from standing up.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrosyan stands up from Corncrab's guard - Petrosyan perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Petrosyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrosyan closes the distance and clinches.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body.
Petrosyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrosyan looking to throw knees to the head but Corncrab is blocking nicely.
Corncrab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrosyan is defending well for now.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corncrab blocks it with crossed arms.
Corncrab wants a takedown but no success here.
Petrosyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corncrab.
Corncrab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petrosyan after a bit of a struggle.
Petrosyan misses with a knee strike.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrosyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Corncrab avoids the damage to the body.
Petrosyan landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corncrab.
Corncrab tries to pull guard but Petrosyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Corncrab takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corncrab is trying to drag Petrosyan to the mat but Petrosyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Petrosyan.
Corncrab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corncrab fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrosyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrosyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Corncrab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrosyan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrosyan missing with knees to the body.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Corncrab blocks it.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corncrab blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Corncrab turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Corncrab manages to end up in side control.
Petrosyan is not content to let Corncrab control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corncrab looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrosyan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Corncrab's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corncrab lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Corncrab wants to take a breather but Petrosyan is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Corncrab prevents Petrosyan from standing back up.
Corncrab trying to control the action but Petrosyan is working from the bottom.
Corncrab will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Stanley Corncrab just wasn't active enough.
Petrosyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrosyan misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Petrosyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Corncrab shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrosyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrosyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Corncrab avoids the damage to the body.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Petrosyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Corncrab avoids the damage to the body.
Corncrab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrosyan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrosyan clinches.
Corncrab is trying to drag Petrosyan to the mat but Petrosyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Corncrab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrosyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrosyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Corncrab avoids the damage to the body.
Corncrab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corncrab has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrosyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Corncrab has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with a knee to the head.
Corncrab jumps guard but Petrosyan stands there with Corncrab around his waist. Corncrab gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corncrab avoids it.
Corncrab is working for takedown but Petrosyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but Corncrab blocks with his arms.
Corncrab tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrosyan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corncrab can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Petrosyan trying to land knees to the body.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley Corncrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrosyan is staying active underneath Corncrab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrosyan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrosyan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Corncrab manages to move to mount!
Corncrab controlling his opponent.
Stanley Corncrab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab looking to ground and pound but Petrosyan is blocking nicely.
Petrosyan stops Corncrab from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Corncrab tries to control but Petrosyan wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrosyan is trying to stand up.
Corncrab throwing strikes here but Petrosyan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Petrosyan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corncrab throwing strikes here but Petrosyan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Corncrab throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Giorgio Petrosyan.
I've got Petrosyan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Petrosyan!
A victorious Giorgio Petrosyan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macapinlac Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
21 - 11 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, New Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macapinlac Co!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Co looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Co throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Co takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Co counters with a two punch combo.
Co steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knox. That one must have hurt.
Co looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Co tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Knox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Co in his tracks.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Co on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
New Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Co takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Co manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knox lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Co has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a front kick that sends Co stumbling back into the cage.
Co keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox digs a good hook to Co's body.
A head kick from Knox lands but Co takes it in his stride.
It looks like Macapinlac Co has been cut.
Knox lands a brutal head kick. Co looks out on his feet and Knox throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). New Knox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raylen Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by GangstaGrass - Long Hard Times To Come. Brutus Achilles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raylen Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brutus Achilles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles looks to clinch
letting Givens counter with a right hand.
Achilles tries to clinch up but Givens circles away and keeps his distance.
Achilles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Givens counters with a stiff right hand.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Givens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Givens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Givens misses.
Achilles tries to clinch but Givens moves away
and Givens counters with a slapping leg kick.
Achilles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Givens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Achilles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Achilles takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Givens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Givens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Achilles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Achilles wants to clinch but Givens slips to the side
and Givens counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens scores with a jab to the head.
Achilles closes the distance but Givens moves to the side
and Givens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Givens tries to keep at a distance but Achilles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Achilles misses with some punches.
Achilles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Achilles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Achilles continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Achilles prevents Givens from breaking the clinch.
Givens breaks from the clinch.
Achilles darts in trying to clinch
and Givens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achilles moves to clinch but Givens breaks away
and Givens counters with a right hand to the body.
Givens lands a jab.
Achilles rushes Givens and presses him up against the cage.
Givens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Givens blocks an uppercut.
Achilles prevents Givens from breaking the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Achilles effectively controlling the action here.
Achilles lands with a short shot to the head.
Achilles pressing his opponent against the cage.
Achilles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens is trying to push Achilles away but Achilles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Givens manages to break the clinch.
Brutus Achilles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Achilles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Givens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Givens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Givens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Achilles fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens swings for the body but Achilles moves out of range.
Givens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Givens swats away the attempt to clinch by Achilles.
Achilles tries to clinch
and Givens counters with an outside leg kick.
Achilles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Achilles looks to clinch
and Givens counters with a single leg into guard. Achilles didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givens trying to control but Achilles is working from the bottom.
Achilles wants to stand up but Givens is controlling him.
Givens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Achilles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens trying to control but Achilles is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylen Givens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Achilles tries to clinch but Givens moves out of range.
Givens lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Givens!
Achilles closes the distance but Givens moves to the side
and Givens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Givens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Achilles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Achilles is trying to stand up here but Givens is controlling him well.
Givens moves nicely into side control.
Givens lands a nice forearm strike.
Givens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Achilles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Givens's guard! Nice work there by Achilles!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens seems keen to control Achilles's posture.
Givens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Raylen Givens wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Givens swinging wildly here.
Achilles closes the distance but Givens moves to the side
and Givens counters with a one-two to the body.
Achilles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens counters with a straight right hand.
Brutus Achilles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achilles moves to clinch but Givens breaks away
and Givens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Achilles fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Achilles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Achilles tries to clinch but Givens is having none of it.
Achilles tries to clinch up but Givens circles away and keeps his distance.
Achilles fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Achilles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Achilles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Givens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Achilles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Achilles breaks from the clinch.
Achilles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Givens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Givens jabs Achilles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Achilles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens counters with a single leg into guard. Achilles didn't expect that.
Givens pushing down on Achilles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Achilles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Givens is trying to work for a kimura but Achilles is defending well.
Givens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Achilles is just riding it out for now. Givens eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givens is trying to control. Achilles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens is looking for a kimura but Achilles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Givens to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylen Givens dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Givens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Achilles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Achilles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Achilles tries to clinch up but Givens circles away and keeps his distance.
Achilles wants to clinch but Givens slips to the side
and Givens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Givens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Achilles moves to clinch but Givens breaks away
and Givens counters with a right hand to the body.
Achilles wants to clinch up but Givens keeps it at a distance.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Givens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Achilles tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Givens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Achilles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brutus Achilles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Achilles looks to clinch
so Givens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Givens trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Givens drops back, looking for a kneebar! Achilles looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Achilles looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Achilles!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Achilles wants to stand but Givens has his arm trapped.
Givens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Achilles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brutus Achilles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Achilles tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Achilles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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!
Achilles tries to clinch
and Givens counters with a stiff right hand.
Achilles closes the distance but Givens moves to the side
and Givens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Achilles wants to clinch
and Givens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Achilles is looking to clinch.
Givens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Achilles at a distance.
Achilles wants to clinch but Givens slips to the side
and Givens counters with a series of strikes. Achilles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Achilles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Achilles tries to close the distance and clinch but Givens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Achilles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raylen Givens is winning the standup battle so far.
Givens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles tries to clinch
and Givens counters with a one-two to the body.
Achilles avoids the body shot from Givens.
Givens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Achilles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Givens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Givens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Givens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Achilles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Achilles closes the distance but Givens moves to the side
enabling Givens to counter with a crisp jab.
Achilles looks to clinch
and Givens counters with a nice body shot.
Achilles tries to clinch but Givens moves away
and Givens counters with a three punch combo that has Achilles backing up. Achilles nods at Givens to acknowledge the strikes.
Achilles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Givens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Achilles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Givens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achilles tries to clinch up
and Givens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Givens does no damage.
Givens looks to score with a jab to the body but Achilles is just out of range.
Achilles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Achilles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Givens up against the cage.
Givens breaks the clinch.
Givens is looking to wear down Achilles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Achilles misses.
Achilles avoids the body shot from Givens.
Raylen Givens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Givens takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raylen Givens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Givens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raylen Givens!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck has chosen To Be Loved-Papa Roach as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Paulo Koshcheck enters the cage!
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182 lbs
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177 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
Gene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koshcheck walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Koshcheck misses.
Koshcheck throws a right and a left that Gene avoids nicely.
Koshcheck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gene tries to clinch up but Koshcheck circles away and keeps his distance.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but Gene avoids them all with ease.
Koshcheck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koshcheck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koshcheck throws a wild body kick that Gene sees coming a mile off.
Koshcheck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that half lands.
Koshcheck tries to sprawl but Gene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koshcheck defending well though.
Gene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koshcheck keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gene.
Koshcheck wants to improve his position but Gene is controlling well.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gene throwing shots but Koshcheck is blocking nicely.
Gene stops Koshcheck from getting back to his feet.
Gene scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gene missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koshcheck defending well though.
Koshcheck is looking to control Gene's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koshcheck avoid being mounted?
Koshcheck is not content to let Gene control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Koshcheck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gene counters with a stiff right hand.
Gene dodges the punch combination from Koshcheck.
Gene gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koshcheck can't fight it off and eventually Gene manages to take the fight to the floor. Koshcheck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gene trying to control but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
Koshcheck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gene.
Gene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koshcheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene trying to control but Koshcheck is working from the bottom.
Koshcheck trying to keep a closed guard but Gene is proving a slippery customer.
Gene throwing strikes but missing.
Koshcheck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gene.
Gene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koshcheck is keeping the position for now.
Gene is working hard here to advance position.
Gene throws a big right hand that misses.
Koshcheck pulls Gene in close to his closed guard and prevents Gene from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gene with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene working some strikes from top position.
Gene trying to control the position from guard on top but Koshcheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koshcheck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gene!
Gene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koshcheck lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gene is pressing down on Koshcheck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koshcheck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gene wants to sweep here but Koshcheck controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Gene dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gene checks a leg kick.
Gene moves in looking to clinch but Koshcheck pushes him off.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gene jabs Koshcheck right on the nose. Koshcheck blinks but takes it well.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but Gene avoids them all with ease.
Koshcheck ducks right into an uppercut from Gene.
A solid body kick from Gene.
Koshcheck throws a right and a left that Gene avoids nicely.
Good work by Gene as he checks the leg kick.
Koshcheck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Levi Gene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gene avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
Gene avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene swings for the body but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Gene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gene looks for the body kick but Koshcheck saw that one coming.
Koshcheck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gene tries to clinch there but Koshcheck circles away.
Gene moves in looking to clinch but Koshcheck pushes him off.
Koshcheck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gene checks it well.
Koshcheck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gene counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Gene misses.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gene clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koshcheck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck blocks a body shot from Gene.
Gene stalling.
Nice elbow from Gene.
A head punch on the inside from Gene fails to land.
Gene takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koshcheck stalling against the cage.
Koshcheck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gene blocks an elbow strike.
Gene is trying to maintain a safe position but Koshcheck gets an underhook and turns Gene into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gene throws an elbow but misses.
Koshcheck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Gene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gene being controlled against the cage.
Koshcheck tries a knee to the head but Gene blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koshcheck is keeping busy.
Gene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koshcheck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koshcheck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gene.
Koshcheck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koshcheck.
Gene throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koshcheck blocks it with crossed arms.
Koshcheck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koshcheck lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levi Gene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gene.
Gene fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gene misses with a few strikes there.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koshcheck throws a front kick aimed at Gene's knee but Gene avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koshcheck cracks the inside of Gene's front leg.
A good leg kick by Koshcheck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gene checks a leg kick.
Koshcheck misses with a two punch combination.
Gene throws the kick towards the body but Koshcheck avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Levi Gene will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koshcheck tries to clinch there but Gene circles away.
A punch combination from Koshcheck misses.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Gene moves out of range.
Gene shoots in looking for a takedown. Koshcheck tries to sprawl out of it but Gene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koshcheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gene tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koshcheck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gene avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
Koshcheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gene shoots in looking for a takedown but Koshcheck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gene tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Koshcheck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koshcheck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koshcheck momentarily.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Levi Gene is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Gene.
Koshcheck swinging wildly here.
Gene moves into the clinch.
Koshcheck is stalling here.
Koshcheck takes a shot to the head.
Gene controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koshcheck tries to land knees in the clinch but Gene avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koshcheck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Levi Gene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koshcheck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koshcheck stops a takedown attempt from Gene.
Koshcheck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koshcheck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koshcheck looking to throw knees to the head but Gene is blocking nicely.
Gene lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koshcheck missing with knees to the body.
Koshcheck keeps control of Gene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gene manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Koshcheck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck throws a series of punches but Gene moves out of range.
Koshcheck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Gene.
Gene wants to clinch
and Koshcheck counters with a series of strikes. Gene will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koshcheck fails to land the takedown.
Paulo Koshcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Gene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koshcheck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koshcheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koshcheck fails to land with a series of punches.
Koshcheck looks to land a combination but Gene avoids it well.
Koshcheck tries to bum rush Gene with a series of wild strikes but Gene uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koshcheck rushes Gene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gene lands an elbow just above Koshcheck 's eye.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Gene is working for takedown but Koshcheck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koshcheck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koshcheck missing with knees to the body.
Koshcheck tries a knee to the head but Gene blocks it.
Gene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koshcheck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koshcheck.
Gene throws an elbow that misses.
Gene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koshcheck swats away the attempt to clinch by Gene.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gene shoots in looking for a takedown. Koshcheck tries to sprawl out of it but Gene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koshcheck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koshcheck takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Levi Gene.
Well Gene 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Gene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monika Szlesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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14 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Babineaux !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monika Szlesz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szlesz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babineaux .
Szlesz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babineaux .
Szlesz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babineaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szlesz somewhat.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Babineaux shows good takedown defense.
Babineaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Babineaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babineaux swinging wildly here.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babineaux as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monika Szlesz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz fails with the takedown.
Babineaux misses with a double jab.
Babineaux swinging wildly here.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown but Babineaux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szlesz fails to land the takedown.
Szlesz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babineaux swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Babineaux does no damage.
A head kick misses from Babineaux .
Babineaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Babineaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babineaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Wyatt Babineaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babineaux closes the distance and clinches up with Szlesz, looking for a takedown. Babineaux pushes Szlesz against the cage but Szlesz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babineaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Babineaux does no damage.
Babineaux misses with a two punch combination.
Babineaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Szlesz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Babineaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux misses with a head kick.
Babineaux throws a nice looking combination but Szlesz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Babineaux shoots in for a takedown but Szlesz shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Szlesz with that takedown attempt.
Szlesz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babineaux swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Babineaux .
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babineaux as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Szlesz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babineaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babineaux throws a sloppy head kick and Szlesz moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Szlesz or perhaps it was just good defense by Babineaux which made him look bad.
Babineaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szlesz forces Babineaux back against the cage and clinches.
Szlesz wants the takedown. Babineaux is fighting it off but Szlesz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Babineaux 's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Babineaux has control of Szlesz's left arm, preventing Szlesz from doing any damage.
Szlesz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szlesz looking to sit in guard and control but Babineaux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babineaux wants to control from the top but Szlesz keeps moving.
Babineaux throwing strikes but missing.
Szlesz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szlesz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Babineaux uses it to pass to side control.
Babineaux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Babineaux cracks Szlesz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz is trying to buck Babineaux off.
Babineaux throws a strike aimed at the side of Szlesz's head but Szlesz avoids it well.
Babineaux just content to control the position.
Babineaux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Szlesz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Babineaux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babineaux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szlesz is trying to improve his position.
Babineaux trying to control the position but Szlesz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux is really struggling to control Szlesz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Szlesz is looking to regain half guard here but Babineaux keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szlesz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Babineaux 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Szlesz manages to get to full guard.
Babineaux controlling from the top position.
Babineaux advances position into side control!
Babineaux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux stands up and beckons Szlesz to his feet.
Szlesz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Babineaux .
Babineaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babineaux sprawls well. Babineaux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Szlesz gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Babineaux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Szlesz shoots in looking for a takedown but Babineaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szlesz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babineaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Szlesz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babineaux , pushing him back against the cage.
Szlesz jumps guard but Babineaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Babineaux manages to break the clinch.
Babineaux throws a head kick that misses.
Babineaux goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Babineaux .
Babineaux misses with a double jab.
Babineaux throws a sloppy head kick and Szlesz moves out of range easily.
Szlesz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Babineaux .
Wyatt Babineaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Babineaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szlesz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babineaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szlesz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babineaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux fails with the takedown.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babineaux as he avoids it easily.
Wyatt Babineaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monika Szlesz.
Babineaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szlesz.
Babineaux dives in and grabs Szlesz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Szlesz pushes down on Babineaux 's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Szlesz as Babineaux shoots in.
Babineaux shoots in but Szlesz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szlesz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babineaux is fending him off so far but Szlesz persists. Nope, Babineaux circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szlesz closes the distance and clinches up with Babineaux , looking for a takedown. Szlesz pushes Babineaux against the cage but Babineaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt Babineaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Babineaux finds it's target.
Babineaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szlesz closes the distance and clinches up with Babineaux , looking for a takedown. Szlesz pushes Babineaux against the cage but Babineaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt Babineaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babineaux looks to land a body kick but Szlesz moved away.
Szlesz has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Szlesz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Babineaux defends it nicely.
Szlesz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Babineaux but Babineaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Babineaux both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Babineaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babineaux , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Babineaux !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Howard Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tancev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tancev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die!. Howard Yuen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Tancev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tancev throws a big shot that misses.
Howard Yuen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen clinches with his opponent.
Tancev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yuen lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nemanja Tancev has been cut.
Tancev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yuen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tancev blocks it with crossed arms.
Tancev has Yuen pushed against the cage.
Tancev can't break the clinch.
Tancev tries to pull guard but Yuen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tancev is trying to pull guard but Yuen has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yuen working Tancev over with knees to the body.
Yuen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Howard Yuen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nemanja Tancev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tancev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yuen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuen closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tancev has had enough of the clinch but Yuen keeps him there for the moment.
Yuen is stalling here.
Yuen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yuen landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Yuen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Yuen.
Tancev tries for a takedown but Yuen manages to get underhooks.
Yuen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yuen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tancev trying to control the position but instead, Yuen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tancev into the cage.
Yuen keeps control of Tancev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tancev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuen breaks the clinch.
Yuen forces Tancev back against the cage and clinches.
Tancev stalling in the clinch but Yuen improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yuen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tancev takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tancev keeps control of Yuen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yuen scores with a knee to the head.
Yuen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tancev is pushing Yuen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tancev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tancev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuen instigates a clinch.
Tancev is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuen gets an underhook and turns Tancev into the cage.
Tancev is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Yuen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yuen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuen slowing the pace effectively.
Tancev taking a breather.
Yuen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tancev just leaning against Yuen, taking a breather.
Tancev tries to pull guard but Yuen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yuen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tancev blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tancev is trying to pull guard but Yuen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yuen is pressed up against the cage. Tancev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yuen down to the mat. Yuen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuen cracks the inside of Tancev's front leg.
Yuen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tancev.
Howard Yuen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen has managed to clinch.
Tancev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yuen working Tancev over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuen as Tancev tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Yuen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Tancev'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.
Yuen clinches up with Tancev and pushes him back against the cage.
Tancev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yuen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yuen throws a head kick that half lands.
Yuen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tancev misses with an uppercut
and Yuen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yuen.
Tancev takes a knee to the side of the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yuen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tancev is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuen gets an underhook and turns Tancev into the cage.
Yuen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tancev backwards.
Tancev trying to stall but Yuen improves his position.
Tancev dodges an elbow strike from Yuen.
Yuen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tancev backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tancev is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuen gets an underhook and turns Tancev into the cage.
Yuen avoiding damage.
Yuen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tancev shoots in and gets a takedown into Yuen's guard.
Tancev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yuen is looking to stand up but Tancev isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tancev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tancev prevents Yuen from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tancev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tancev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tancev postures up in Yuen's guard and throws a big left but Yuen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tancev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tancev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yuen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yuen has escaped and now he's on top!
Tancev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuen is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tancev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tancev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tancev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tancev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yuen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tancev is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Yuen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nemanja Tancev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Mara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford throws a poor cross that misses
and Mara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mara works over Shackleford's head and body with a nice combination.
Shackleford lands a head kick!
Shackleford moves into the clinch successfully.
Mara can't find room to land a body shot as Shackleford controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Shackleford as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shackleford.
Shackleford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Shackleford.
Shackleford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mara working aggressively here.
Mara missing with knees to the body.
Mara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mara.
Mara lands a body punch.
Mara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shackleford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mara's elbow.
Shackleford manages to break the clinch.
Mara moves into the clinch successfully.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Mara keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Mara.
Shackleford wants to break free but Mara has control.
Shackleford tries to throw a body punch but Mara avoids it by throwing Shackleford back against the cage.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford lands a shoulder strike.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Mara is controlling him.
Mara taking a breather.
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!
Shackleford blocking some punches.
Shackleford has a couple of punches blocked by Mara.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mara has him pressed against the cage.
Mara tries to throw a body punch but Shackleford avoids it by throwing Mara back against the cage.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shackleford blocks a body shot from Mara.
Stalling in the clinch from Mara.
Mara tries to throw a body punch but Shackleford avoids it by throwing Mara back against the cage.
Mara trying to stall but Shackleford improves his position.
Shackleford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shackleford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mara is trying to maintain a safe position but Shackleford gets an underhook and turns Mara into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mara scores with a shot to the side of Shackleford's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleford.
A head punch on the inside from Shackleford fails to land.
Shackleford prevents a body shot from Mara.
Shackleford misses with some punches.
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
Mara lands a really nice looking cross but Shackleford seems unphased.
Mara slips a jab and a cross from Shackleford.
Shackleford drives through and clinches with Mara against the cage.
Shackleford blocks an elbow strike.
Mara taking a breather.
Shackleford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mara backwards.
Shackleford blocks a body shot from Mara.
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shackleford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mara tries to close the distance and clinch but Shackleford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shackleford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shackleford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shackleford misses with a double jab
and Mara counters with an outside leg kick.
Shackleford cracks Mara with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mara!
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Shackleford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Mara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shackleford lands with a right hand.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mara lands a jab to Shackleford's midsection.
Rustly Shackleford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shackleford rushes Mara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew Mara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mara struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackleford controls his hands.
Shackleford dodges an elbow strike from Mara.
Mara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shackleford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maras head.
Shackleford manages to break the clinch.
Rustly Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford doesn't manage to clinch there - Mara circles away.
Mara throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Mara throws a body punch but Shackleford moves out of range.
Mara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that Mara avoids nicely.
Mara moves into range and clinches up with Shackleford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shackleford.
Mara tries to land knees in the clinch but Shackleford avoids the damage to the body.
Shackleford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mara working aggressively here.
Mara struggles to land a body shot inside as Shackleford controls his hands.
Mara tries to stall but Shackleford uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shackleford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Mara.
Mara throws a head kick that misses.
Shackleford moves into the clinch.
Shackleford can't find room to land a body shot as Mara controls the action.
Mara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shackleford breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mara dodges the punch combination from Shackleford.
Shackleford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mara swats away the attempt to clinch by Shackleford.
Mara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shackleford throws a head kick but Mara moves out of range.
Matthew Mara is winning the standup battle so far.
Mara avoids the head kick by Shackleford.
Mara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shackleford checks it well.
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!
Mara misses the shot to the body.
Shackleford defending well as Mara loads up on a big left hand.
Shackleford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to clinch up but Mara keeps it at a distance.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Mara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shackleford's calf.
Mara scores with a nice head shot.
Mara misses with an uppercut
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mara scores with a head kick. Shackleford tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shackleford pushes Mara up against the cage in a clinch.
Mara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shackleford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shackleford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mara wants to stall.
Shackleford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mara lands with a nice body punch.
Mara rushes Shackleford and presses him up against the cage.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Mara is controlling him.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Mara is controlling the position.
Shackleford lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mara tries to throw a body punch but Shackleford avoids it by throwing Mara back against the cage.
Shackleford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mara scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Mara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shackleford lands a two punch combo.
Mara is looking to wear down Shackleford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mara moves in looking to clinch but Shackleford pushes him off.
Shackleford scores with a nice right hand.
Shackleford cracks Mara with a good jab.
Mara is rocked!
Shackleford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Mara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shackleford moves out of range of the body kick.
Shackleford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mara misses with a body shot.
Shackleford scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Shackleford. That snapped Mara's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mara doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shackleford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shackleford pushes Mara up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleford lands an uppercut.
Shackleford managing to block the knees to the body from Mara.
Shackleford lands a big right hand that drops Mara! The killer instinct kicks in and Shackleford finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Shackleford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustly Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Crunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes into the arena with Sober by Tool blaring out of the sound system. Crunch has chosen Blow as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
289 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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28
263 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Crunch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crunch.
Crunch misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Crunch.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davis under the eye.
It looks like Jason Davis has been cut.
Crunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch misses with an uppercut.
Crunch misses the shot to the body.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Davis catches Crunch right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Crunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch 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.
Davis misses the jab.
Crunch moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Crunch throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Crunch throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Crunch.
Crunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Crunch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Captain Crunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch scores with a nice right hand.
Crunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis moves out of range as Crunch strikes.
Crunch sizes up Davis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crunch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis moves away from the strike by Crunch.
Crunch misses with a body shot.
Davis lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crunch as he avoids it easily.
Davis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crunch missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Crunch loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Crunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Crunch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crunch throws an off balance right hand
and Crunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crunch did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Crunch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis passes into side control, despite Crunch's attempt to control the position.
Crunch is trying to control Davis's posture but Davis avoids it.
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Crunch is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch dodges the ground and pound from Davis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crunch takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crunch is trying to work for a sweep but Davis has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Captain Crunch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis lands a nice hook to Crunch's body. Crunch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch lands a big uppercut and Davis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Davis looks OK. Crunch waves Davis back to his feet!
Jason Davis's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis moves away from the strike by Crunch.
Captain Crunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Crunch misses the target.
Crunch misses with a body shot.
Crunch throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch misses with an uppercut.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crunch.
Crunch takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crunch.
Davis jabs Crunch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis throws a body punch but Crunch moves out of range.
Crunch 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.
Jason Davis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Crunch circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Davis to the canvas! Davis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Crunch keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Crunch!
Post fight, Captain Crunch stared into the camera and said 'Holy Balls. I thought I was a shriveled up penis. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vahaber comes to the cage accompanied by Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ara Vahaber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Stone.
Vahaber misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vahaber.
A jab from Vahaber misses.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Vahaber had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Sean Stone has been cut.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vahaber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone looks to land a body kick but Vahaber moved away.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Vahaber cracks Stone with a good jab.
Vahaber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone slips under a jab.
Vahaber checks a leg kick nicely.
Vahaber blocks the body kick.
Vahaber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vahaber lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stone blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Stone blocks a low kick nicely.
Vahaber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Vahaber misses with a double jab.
Vahaber tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vahaber tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Vahaber throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a nice body kick.
Vahaber checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vahaber is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Vahaber circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vahaber scores with a nice strike.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Vahaber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Ara Vahaber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vahaber lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vahaber.
Stone throws a head kick that Vahaber semi-blocks.
Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
Vahaber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vahaber thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
Vahaber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Vahaber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone checks the leg kick.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone tries to clinch up but Vahaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Vahaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vahaber thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vahaber. That one must have hurt.
Stone looks gassed!
Stone avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Stone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vahaber avoids it really well and circles away.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Stone.
Vahaber throws a series of strikes that have Stone backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vahaber misses the body punch
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Vahaber scores with a four punch combination!
Ara Vahaber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vahaber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vahaber throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vahaber throws out the jab.
Vahaber misses with a head kick.
Vahaber digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Vahaber lands with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone misses with a head kick.
Vahaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Vahaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Stone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vahaber throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Vahaber down.
Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vahaber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vahaber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone blocks a head kick by Vahaber.
Ara Vahaber is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Vahaber as Stone shoots in.
Vahaber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Vahaber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vahaber throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vahaber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vahaber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vahaber lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Vahaber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stone if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vahaber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Vahaber - just one landing.
Vahaber connects with an inside leg kick.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Vahaber.
That has opened up Sean Stone's cut even more.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone is rocked!
Vahaber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Vahaber.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Vahaber finish him?
Vahaber is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Vahaber lands a slapping body shot.
Vahaber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone tries to keep at a distance but Vahaber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vahaber avoiding damage.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone is looking to control Vahaber's arms but Vahaber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stone has his back to the cage.
Vahaber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ara Vahaber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Stone.
Vahaber gets underhooks to prevent Stone's takedown attempt.
Come on Vahaber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vahaber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone walks into a straight right hand from Vahaber.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vahaber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vahaber connects with a single shot there.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The cut above Sean Stone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vahaber scores with a nice strike.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Vahaber.
Vahaber tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Stone slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vahaber misses with a double jab.
Vahaber moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber scores with a hook.
Crunch! Vahaber slams his shin into Stone's torso.
Vahaber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vahaber drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vahaber is looking for the KO!
Stone leaves his chin hanging out and Vahaber seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Stone crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ara Vahaber!
An out of breath Ara Vahaber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Mission Impossible 2 (Hate Mix) By Limp bizkit as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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280 lbs
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289 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kyle Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kyle Johnson has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Johnson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Jones follows Johnson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Jones!
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