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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruchacz Zak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Armin van Buuren - Sail. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruchacz Zak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorik Vartanov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zak tries to close the distance and clinch but Vartanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vartanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zak pinned against the cage. Zak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vartanov shoots and misses
and Zak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zak.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vartanov keeping moving, preventing Zak from controlling successfully.
Zak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zak throws a strike but Vartanov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zak tries to get out of the position.
Vartanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vartanov postures up.
Zak has his foot on Vartanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vartanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Zak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vartanov on the ground.
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!
Vartanov trying to control but Zak is working from the bottom.
Zak is looking for a triangle but Vartanov pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vartanov passes into side control.
Zak throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Vartanov blocks the strikes from Zak.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vartanov trying to control the position but Zak is working away.
Vartanov working away.
Zak misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Zak wants to control but Vartanov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanov looks up at the clock and then as Zak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vartanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Zak is defending well.
The ground and pound from Vartanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vartanov working away.
Zak is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov trying to control the action but Zak is working from the bottom.
Zak looking for a sweep but Vartanov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zak wants to hold on but Vartanov pushes him away.
Zak is bucking up trying to escape but Vartanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vartanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zak is looking to escape.
Zak swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Zak swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vartanov controlling the pace for now.
Zak chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Vartanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov lands a heavy elbow.
Vartanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vartanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vartanov is landing with some decent strikes but Zak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Zak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vartanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zak is squirming around, avoiding Vartanov's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zak throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorik Vartanov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zak.
Vartanov fails with the takedown.
Vartanov tries for a takedown but Zak circles away easily
and Zak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vartanov won't be happy with that.
Vartanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vartanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vartanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zak wants to take a breather but Vartanov is having none of it.
Zak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov gets full guard.
Zak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vartanov looking for a triangle here. Zak is fighting it but it looks tight! Vartanov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zak is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jorik Vartanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sanders IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by (Matallica) Ride the lightning. Jason Brooks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Sanders IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders IV changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to avoid it but Sanders IV manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brooks to the ground. Brooks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks throws a head kick but Sanders IV moves out of range.
Sanders IV misses with a straight right.
Brooks moves out of range as Sanders IV strikes.
Sanders IV needs to keep his hands up - Brooks had a free shot at his head there.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders IV, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Sanders IV fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sanders IV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders IV scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanders IV.
Brooks wants to sweep but Sanders IV has passed to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanders IV wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders IV keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanders IV lands a nice forearm strike.
Sanders IV is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brooks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanders IV has an Americana. Brooks didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sanders IV is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sanders IV hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Sanders IV!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kovacks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deadly Muay Thai Skills. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Kovacks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacks throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Kovacks shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thai wants to clinch up but Kovacks keeps it at a distance.
Thai wants to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Kovacks is having none of it.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kovacks.
Kovacks misses with a hook
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Kovacks lands a nice uppercut.
Kovacks wants to stall.
Kovacks has Thai pressed against the cage.
Kovacks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Kovacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Kovacks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thai checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kovacks circles away.
Kovacks takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Kovacks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kovacks. Kovacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Thai is looking to clinch but Kovacks is avoiding it.
Thai is looking to clinch but Kovacks is avoiding it.
Thai lands a jab.
Muay Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai tries to clinch up but Kovacks circles away and keeps his distance.
Kovacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai tries to clinch up but Kovacks circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Kovacks does it's job there.
Kovacks swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muay Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Thai does no damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thai enables Kovacks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thai is looking to stand up but Kovacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Thai keeping full guard, as Kovacks tries to pass.
Kovacks throwing strikes from guard but Thai blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovacks wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kovacks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Kovacks from controlling successfully.
Kovacks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kovacks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thai wants to stand and escape but Kovacks is having none of it.
Kovacks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kovacks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kovacks.
Kovacks with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kovacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Kovacks there.
Kovacks is trying to work for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
Kovacks working over Thai with some ground and pound. Thai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kovacks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thai has one foot on Kovacks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Kovacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kovacks looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Kovacks.
Kovacks throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
Thai throws a nice head kick!
Thai tries to clinch there but Kovacks circles away.
Thai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai slips under a jab from Kovacks.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Kovacks pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovacks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacks slips a jab and a cross from Thai.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacks misses with an uppercut.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai stalks Kovacks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kovacks's face. Kovacks staggers backwards, shaken.
Kovacks looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Thai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacks connects with the punch.
Kovacks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kovacks is in Thai's guard.
Kovacks distracts Thai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Kovacks from controlling successfully.
Kovacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kovacks connects with a couple of short punches.
Kovacks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovacks moves nicely into side control.
Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kovacks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kovacks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Thai is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kovacks working the head with strikes.
Thai is rocked!
Kovacks cracks Thai with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kovacks immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Thai is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kovacks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Kovacks!
Post fight, Takeshi Kovacks took to the microphone: 'How many asses do I have to kick before I can screw Megan Fox?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Victor Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Montvilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Victor Craig has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Montvilas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montvilas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Craig really felt that one!
Montvilas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig tries to clinch but Montvilas moves out of range.
Craig tries to clinch up but Montvilas circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig wants to clinch but Montvilas slips to the side
and Montvilas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Craig's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Craig wants to get back to his feet but Montvilas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Craig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montvilas defends it easily.
Craig is looking for a triangle but Montvilas pushes his legs off easily.
Craig pulls Montvilas in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig working a defensive guard here.
Montvilas advances position into side control!
Craig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montvilas on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Craig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craig throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig is looking for a sweep.
Montvilas in the domination position with Craig hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Craig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Montvilas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Craig struggling a bit here.
Craig is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Craig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craig wants to control but Montvilas is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig keeping control of the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Craig wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Craig is looking to clinch but Montvilas is avoiding it.
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Montvilas pushes him off.
Craig closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montvilas counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montvilas swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montvilas.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch but Montvilas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craig tries to clinch up.
Craig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Craig lands a good knee to the midsection. Montvilas won't want to take too many of those.
Craig scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig breaks from the clinch.
Montvilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Craig dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Montvilas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Craig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montvilas defends well.
Montvilas won't allow Craig to sweep him here.
Craig controls Montvilas momentarily but Montvilas frees himself.
Montvilas trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Montvilas is breathing heavily.
Craig is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Craig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montvilas wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Craig looking to control.
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montvilas trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Montvilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Craig wants to sweep here but Montvilas controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montvilas tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Craig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montvilas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Montvilas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Craig trying to keep a closed guard but Montvilas is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montvilas wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Montvilas looking to sit in guard and control but Craig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Craig wants to control from the top but Montvilas keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Victor Craig wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Montvilas pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig tries to clinch
and Montvilas counters with a solid body kick.
Craig tries to clinch but Montvilas moves out of range.
Victor Craig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Craig gets a clinch.
Craig breaks from the clinch.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montvilas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montvilas tries to keep at a distance but Craig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Craig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig tries to break free but Montvilas pushes him back against the cage.
Craig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craig.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montvilas has Craig pressed against the cage, preventing Craig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Craig tries to break free but Montvilas pushes him back against the cage.
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Craig dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Montvilas keeps the fight on the outside.
Craig is looking to clinch.
Montvilas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craig swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Montvilas pushes him off.
Craig moves in looking to clinch but Montvilas pushes him off.
Craig tries to clinch there but Montvilas circles away.
Montvilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Craig clinches with his opponent.
Craig with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Craig misses with a knee to the head.
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Montvilas's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Craig creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Montvilas's defenses.
Craig lands an elbow that stopped Montvilas in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craig.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craig.
Craig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montvilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montvilas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Montvilas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montvilas swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Montvilas keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig tries to clinch up but Montvilas circles away and keeps his distance.
Montvilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig wants to clinch up but Montvilas keeps it at a distance.
Craig wants to clinch up but Montvilas keeps it at a distance.
Craig rushes Montvilas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Craig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Montvilas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Craig with a knee to the head.
Craig gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Craig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Craig breaks from the clinch.
Montvilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Victor Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montvilas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Montvilas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montvilas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montvilas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Montvilas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Craig tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montvilas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craig wants to clinch up but Montvilas keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig darts in trying to clinch
and Montvilas counters with a shoot takedown. Craig fights it but they end up in guard.
Montvilas prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craig is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Montvilas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Montvilas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Craig 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Craig!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Hopler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watcharaphong Phantalee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopler's entrance music is Bodies (Let the Bodies Hit the Floor) . A fine choice. Watcharaphong Phantalee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Hopler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watcharaphong Phantalee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phantalee circles away quickly and effectively.
Watcharaphong Phantalee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopler blocks a head kick by Phantalee.
Phantalee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phantalee throws a sloppy head kick and Hopler moves out of range easily.
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopler throws the left hand but Phantalee avoids the punch easily.
Phantalee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses
and Hopler counters with a shoot takedown. Phantalee fights it but they end up in guard.
Phantalee has his foot on Hopler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopler works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopler wanted to stand there but Phantalee had control of the position.
Hopler gets to his feet. Phantalee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses.
Phantalee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopler. Phantalee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phantalee lands with a kick to the temple. Hopler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses
and Hopler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Phantalee misses
and Hopler counters with a nice uppercut.
Phantalee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopler throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Phantalee.
Hopler throws an overhand right that lands on Phantalee's shoulder, as Phantalee tries to avoid the shot.
Phantalee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopler. Phantalee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopler avoids the head kick by Phantalee.
Hopler tests Phantalee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses.
Phantalee throws a sloppy head kick
and Hopler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phantalee throws a head kick that misses.
Phantalee looks gassed!
Hopler pounces like a tiger and cracks Phantalee with a vicious hook! Phantalee is down but not out! Hopler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Hopler!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Pringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mayor Hammertown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pringle comes to the cage accompanied by some heads are gonna roll. Hammertown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. mama said knock u out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eddie Pringle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mayor Hammertown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mayor Hammertown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pringle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammertown avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammertown closes the distance and clinches up with Pringle, looking for a takedown. Hammertown pushes Pringle against the cage but Pringle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Pringle or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammertown which made him look bad.
Hammertown lands a two punch combo.
Pringle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Pringle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammertown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammertown leaves Pringle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hammertown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pringle quickly recovers to half guard.
Hammertown controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammertown stands up from half guard.
Pringle misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pringle has his takedown stuffed
and Hammertown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pringle is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pringle is defended easily by Hammertown.
A nice combination there by Hammertown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pringle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammertown to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammertown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hammertown grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Pringle takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hammertown cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mayor Hammertown!
After the big win, Mayor Hammertown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Monkey Cult Styles and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Cyran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Rutten told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Cyran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyran throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Cyran finds it's target.
Rutten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cyran swivels and escapes.
Cyran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cyran scores with a one two! Rutten had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Cyran misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Cyran lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyran looks to land a body kick but Rutten moved away.
Cyran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cyran wants it to stay on the feet.
Rutten shoots in for a double leg but Cyran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dominik Cyran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Rutten.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cyran.
Cyran throws a head kick that misses.
Cyran works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten has a takedown stuffed.
Cyran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutten takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cyran throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Cyran throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cyran is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rutten.
Nice takedown defense from Cyran. No joy for Rutten on that attempt.
Cyran connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyran keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutten lands a head shot.
Dominik Cyran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Cyran.
No luck for Rutten with that takedown attempt.
Cyran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Cyran as Rutten shoots in.
Rutten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cyran throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cyran circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyran lands a high kick!
Rutten is rocked!
Cyran throws a powerful right kick. Rutten tried to block low but the kick was high! Rutten was taken right off of his feet! Cyran jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dominik Cyran!
Dominik Cyran retains his light heavyweight title!
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