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Bellum 30: Ivanov Vs Rios 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Cemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Rodrigues will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Cemer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rodrigues was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodrigues tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cemer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues has control of Cemer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cemer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cemer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Cemer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bigalow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bigalow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigalow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jensen!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bigalow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jensen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bigalow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jensen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jensen!
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Bigalow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Jensen tries to stand but Bigalow is controlling from the bottom.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Bigalow keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigalow pulls Jensen in to control the position.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bigalow is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Jensen.
Bigalow fails with the takedown.
Jensen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bigalow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jensen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bigalow looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Jensen finds it's way through Bigalow's defenses.
Bigalow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jensen lunges at Bigalow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bigalow's hand.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen scores with a jab to the head.
Jensen drops Bigalow with a huge uppercut! Bigalow drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jensen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Jensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Jabeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Raven Claw was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Ahmed Jabeer!
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, Raven Claw!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabeer.
Claw shoots in but Jabeer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Claw shoots in but no luck this time.
Jabeer forces Claw back against the cage and clinches.
Claw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jabeer prevents it.
Ahmed Jabeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Claw.
Claw tries to score a body lock takedown but Jabeer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Claw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jabeer digs a right hand underneath Claw's ribcage. Claw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jabeer stalling.
Claw stalling in the clinch but Jabeer improves position.
Claw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jabeer to keep the fight standing.
Claw tries to pull guard but Jabeer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabeer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jabeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
Claw looking for a takedown.
Claw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claw looks gassed!
Jabeer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Claw jumps guard but Jabeer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jabeer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jabeer misses with a knee to the head.
Jabeer struggles to land a body shot inside as Claw controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabeer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Claw managing to block the knees to the body from Jabeer.
Claw is working for takedown but Jabeer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jabeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Claw avoids it.
Claw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jabeer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jabeer passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Jabeer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmed Jabeer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
Hunt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bird if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bird takes a step back to recover.
Hunt cracks the inside of Bird's front leg.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bird lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Bird won't want to take too many of those.
Hunt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bird lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunt lands a knee to the body.
Hunt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bird clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hunt is working for a rear naked choke. Bird is not defending it well and Hunt has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bird refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bird's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Hunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crimson Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Redd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Megadeth Public Enemy No.1 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Crimson Redd will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crimson Redd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Redd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redd closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller dips a shoulder and cracks Redd with a mighty uppercut! Redd falls back against the cage and Miller unloads with a barrage of strikes! Redd is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miller screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denny Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Denny Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Sutherlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ford's choice of entrance music: For What It's Worth. Eric Ford acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Sutherlin!
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, Eric Ford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sutherlin's guard.
Ford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ford wants to control from the top but Sutherlin keeps moving.
Sutherlin keeping full guard, as Ford tries to pass.
Ford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Ford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ford looks for a takedown but Sutherlin sprawls well.
Ford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sutherlin is fending him off so far but Ford persists. Nope, Sutherlin circles away and we're back to standing.
Sutherlin misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Sutherlin misses.
A combination from Sutherlin does no damage.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Sutherlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ford shoots in for a takedown but Sutherlin shows good takedown defense.
David Sutherlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sutherlin.
Sutherlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sutherlin misses with a head kick.
Sutherlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
David Sutherlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Sutherlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford looks to clinch
letting Sutherlin counter with a right hand.
Sutherlin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sutherlin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sutherlin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ford back to the cage. Sutherlin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ford is looking to clinch but Sutherlin is avoiding it.
Sutherlin throws a shot to the body.
Sutherlin throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Sutherlin throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherlin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ford back to the cage. Sutherlin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherlin throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sutherlin jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford is looking to clinch but Sutherlin is avoiding it.
Sutherlin looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
Ford tries to clinch but Sutherlin moves away
enabling Sutherlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Sutherlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sutherlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Sutherlin misses with a double jab
and Ford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherlin is breathing heavily.
Ford tries to clinch up but Sutherlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sutherlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sutherlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ford wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.
Ford has had enough of the clinch but Sutherlin keeps him there for the moment.
Sutherlin has had enough of the clinch but Ford keeps him there for the moment.
Ford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sutherlin manages to break the clinch.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Sutherlin pushes him off.
Sutherlin shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutherlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ford blocks a head kick by Sutherlin.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutherlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sutherlin throws a head kick that misses
and Ford decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sutherlin's guard.
Ford gets to his feet - Sutherlin follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford closes the distance and clinches up with Sutherlin, looking for a takedown. Ford pushes Sutherlin against the cage but Sutherlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ford gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to pull guard but Sutherlin holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet.
Ford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ford wants to clinch up but Sutherlin keeps it at a distance.
Ford throws the left hand but Sutherlin avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Sutherlin with that takedown attempt.
Ford is looking to clinch but Sutherlin is avoiding it.
Sutherlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutherlin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sutherlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford misses with a head kick.
Sutherlin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Ford will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sutherlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ford counters with a three punch combo that has Sutherlin backing up. Sutherlin nods at Ford to acknowledge the strikes.
Sutherlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutherlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Sutherlin pushes him off.
Sutherlin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Sutherlin pushes him off.
David Sutherlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Sutherlin breaks the clinch.
Sutherlin closes the distance and clinches.
Ford jumps guard but Sutherlin stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherlin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sutherlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford tries to pull guard but Sutherlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ford looking for a takedown.
David Sutherlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ford.
Sutherlin tries to break free but Ford pushes him back against the cage.
Sutherlin is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.
Sutherlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sutherlin goes for a takedown attempt but Ford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sutherlin throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ford is working for a kimura but Sutherlin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford trying to control the action but Sutherlin is working from the bottom.
Ford decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherlin misses with a body punch
and Ford counters with a crisp one two that drops Sutherlin! Ford thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sutherlin to his feet! Sutherlin is in big trouble!
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but Sutherlin avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sutherlin to keep the fight standing.
Ford goes for a takedown attempt but Sutherlin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Sutherlin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherlin pinned against the cage. Sutherlin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ford tries to clinch up but Sutherlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Eric Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ford scores a takedown into full mount!
Ford jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sutherlin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sutherlin, who protects the arm well.
Ford trying to control the action but Sutherlin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherlin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sutherlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ford on the ground.
Sutherlin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ford wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sutherlin trying to remain calm as Ford controls from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford decides to stand back up.
Ford wants to clinch up but Sutherlin keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sutherlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ford.
Sutherlin misses with a double jab.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ford wants to clinch up but Sutherlin keeps it at a distance.
Sutherlin feints a jab promting Ford to slip. Sutherlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ford slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ford tries to clinch but Sutherlin moves out of range.
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ford is looking for a takedown.
Sutherlin is trying to pull guard but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Ford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford tries to free his leg and advance position but Sutherlin is retaining full guard.
Ford won't allow Sutherlin to get back to his feet.
Ford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sutherlin managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ford seems to be looking for submissions.
Ford seems to be working for a kimura but Sutherlin defends the submission attempt.
Ford moves nicely into side control.
Ford is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherlin pushes Ford away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ford gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sutherlin, who protects the arm well.
Ford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherlin throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is staying tight to Sutherlin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sutherlin tries to bench press Ford off him but Ford keeps the position.
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eric Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sutherlin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ford works his way into full mount!
Ford content just to control the position here.
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!
David Sutherlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ford!
A very excited looking Eric Ford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Josten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josten comes into a darkened arena with his song building. This Is War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patrick Willis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Josten!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Willis.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Josten, right into the meat.
Willis misses the jab.
Josten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Willis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Josten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Willis wants to stall.
Josten breaks the clinch.
Willis thows a body shot but no joy.
Josten goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Erik Josten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Josten throws a body kick that misses.
Josten avoids the body shot from Willis.
Willis throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Josten misses
and Willis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Josten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Willis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willis avoids the head kick by Josten.
Josten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Josten misses with a body kick.
Willis avoids the head kick by Josten.
Willis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Josten.
Josten clinches up with Willis and pushes him back against the cage.
Josten landing knees to the body.
Willis is breathing heavily.
Willis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Josten walks away with a smile on his face. Willis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josten scores with a jab to the body.
Josten misses with the combination.
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josten lands a head kick that stumbles Willis and the fighters go to the mat.
Willis is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Josten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Willis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Willis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Josten rushes Willis and presses him up against the cage.
Willis being controlled against the cage.
Josten lands a good knee to the midsection. Willis won't want to take too many of those.
Josten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Josten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Josten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Josten lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josten with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Josten breaks the clinch.
Willis blocks a head kick by Josten.
Josten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Josten gets a clinch.
Willis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Josten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Josten taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Josten's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Josten lands with a light punch inside.
Willis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Josten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Josten breaks the clinch.
Josten throws a powerful right kick. Willis tried to block low but the kick was high! Willis was taken right off of his feet! Josten jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Erik Josten!
During a confident post fight interview, Erik Josten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios comes to the cage accompanied by Forever. Ivanov has chosen Mad World as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rios lands with a cross.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivanov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rios defend it? Ivanov steps over the head and cranks it - Rios is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ivanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Artem Ivanov! Artem Ivanov retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Artem Ivanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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