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CCF 41: Holmes vs. Saratuwari PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Zaharn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaharn has chosen 28 Days Later as his entrance music. Pete jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Zaharn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones moves in looking to clinch but Zaharn pushes him off.
Zaharn connects with a high kick.
jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zaharn counter with a right hand.
jones slips under a jab from Zaharn.
jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaharn manages to get to full guard.
Zaharn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaharn 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.
jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaharn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaharn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaharn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaharn is adopting a defensive guard.
Zaharn keeping full guard, as jones tries to pass.
jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaharn's guard.
Zaharn punching from the bottom.
Zaharn is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaharn looking for submissions off his back.
jones is looking for a kimura here.
jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaharn defends it well.
jones is trying to work for a kimura but Zaharn is defending well.
jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaharn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time jones .
jones wants to pass the guard but Zaharn is defending well.
Zaharn manages to get to full guard.
Zaharn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. jones defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn looking to hit a scissor sweep but jones is one step ahead there.
jones postures up.
jones has gone for a leg lock! Zaharn slips out almost immediately though and dives into jones 's guard.
Zaharn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaharn looking to pass the guard.
Zaharn trying to control but jones is working from the bottom.
jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zaharn uses it to pass to side control.
jones tries to bench press Zaharn off him but Zaharn keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaharn.
jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zaharn.
jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zaharn.
Zaharn decides to stand back up.
jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
jones throws a series of punches but Zaharn moves out of range.
No luck for jones with that takedown attempt.
jones throws a combination that misses
and Zaharn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
jones is breathing heavily.
jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaharn misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaharn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaharn tries to land a leg kick but jones saw it coming and moves away.
Zaharn slips a jab and a cross from jones .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Zaharn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Zaharn misses.
Zaharn wants to slow jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaharn with a hook.
Zaharn is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaharn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pete jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaharn counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaharn throws a low kick but it's checked well by jones .
jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
jones closes the distance and clinches.
jones fails to pull guard.
jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaharn walks away with a smile on his face. jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
jones checks a low kick from Zaharn.
Zaharn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaharn cracks jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaharn jabs jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
jones with a poor takedown
and Zaharn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps jones thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
jones dodges the punch combination from Zaharn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
jones misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones tries to clinch but Zaharn moves out of range.
jones checks a low kick from Zaharn.
jones misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for jones , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from jones does no damage.
jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaharn.
Zaharn lands with an overhand left.
Zaharn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ray Zaharn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaharn misses with a few strikes there.
jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaharn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pete jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaharn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaharn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaharn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
jones checks a leg kick.
jones slips a jab and a cross from Zaharn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn misses with a low kick.
jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaharn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten jones somewhat.
Nice uppercut there from Zaharn.
Ray Zaharn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Zaharn. No joy for jones on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaharn tries to land a leg kick but jones saw it coming and moves away.
jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaharn, as that shot connected.
jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaharn wants to land a leg kick but jones is out of range.
jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaharn.
Zaharn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaharn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaharn connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Zaharn.
Zaharn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn jabs jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
jones tries to clinch but Zaharn moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by jones .
Zaharn tries a low kick but jones avoids it.
Zaharn throws a right and a left that both miss.
jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
jones wants to clinch up but Zaharn keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Zaharn finds it's way through jones 's defenses.
Zaharn is looking to chop away at jones 's legs.
Zaharn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for jones , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaharn.
Zaharn lands with a cross.
Zaharn's jab looks to have found its range, popping jones under the eye.
jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones misses with a few strikes there.
Zaharn connects with a right hand. jones shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaharn connects with a body shot.
jones needs to keep his hands up - Zaharn had a free shot at his head there.
Zaharn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jones .
jones walks into a straight right hand from Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a head kick that half lands.
jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaharn to the ground. jones is now in Zaharn's guard.
Zaharn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaharn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. jones is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaharn is trying to keep jones in close.
Zaharn trying to strike off his back.
Ray Zaharn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaharn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Zaharn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zaharn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaharn throws a looping overhand right but jones ducks down to avoid it.
jones scores with a one two! Zaharn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
jones tries to clinch there but Zaharn circles away.
jones fails to land with a series of punches.
jones closes the distance and clinches up with Zaharn, looking for a takedown. jones pushes Zaharn against the cage but Zaharn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaharn throws a nice looking combination but jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaharn scores with a hook to the body. jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaharn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaharn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaharn tries to score with a low kick but jones moves his leg out of the way.
Zaharn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaharn throws a leg kick but jones checks it.
Zaharn slaps away a takedown attempt from jones , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones tries to clinch up.
Zaharn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaharn lands a two punch combo.
Zaharn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Zaharn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaharn.
jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaharn as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaharn throws a one two combo.
Nice straight punches there by jones . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of jones .
Zaharn throws a leg kick but jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaharn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
jones checks a leg kick.
Zaharn tries to work over jones 's front leg with a kick but jones checks it.
jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaharn slips under a jab.
Pete jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Zaharn.
jones with a poor takedown
and Zaharn counters with a three punch combo that has jones backing up. jones nods at Zaharn to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Zaharn does no damage.
Zaharn's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaharn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaharn tests jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Zaharn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Zaharn.
jones checks a leg kick nicely.
jones misses with a few strikes there.
Zaharn connects with a single shot there.
Zaharn takes a swing at jones 's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zaharn. No joy for jones on that attempt.
Zaharn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaharn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Zaharn.
Zaharn throws a leg kick but jones moved away.
Zaharn throws a nice looking combination but jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaharn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaharn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaharn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaharn slaps away a takedown attempt from jones , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaharn throws a head kick but jones moves out of range.
jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaharn counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaharn lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaharn throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from jones misses.
Zaharn lands with a nice combination. jones backs away looking to recover.
Zaharn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from jones misses.
Zaharn lands a nice hook to jones 's body. jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaharn throws a right hand that jones ducks under and follows up with a left that jones also avoids with ease.
jones misses with a two punch combination.
Zaharn works over jones 's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaharn.
jones moves in looking to clinch but Zaharn pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
jones clinches up against the cage.
jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaharn smiles and moves away.
jones throws a series of punches but Zaharn moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Zaharn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaharn 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ray Zaharn!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ray Zaharn!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ray Zaharn!
Ray Zaharn wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ray Zaharn 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribeiro Gracie (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 Ribeiro Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fisher passes into half guard.
Fisher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fisher pulls his head out easily.
Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fisher passes into side control!
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fisher presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fisher looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fisher has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to roll but Fisher sticks to his back.
Gracie breaks Fisher's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie postures up.
Fisher looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisher, not yet.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisher dives on top into guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fisher passes into side control.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fisher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is staying active underneath Fisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Fisher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fisher wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fisher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fisher has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Fisher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Fisher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fisher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is letting Fisher control him for a moment.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fisher off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Fisher breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fisher defends it easily.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Fisher pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fisher is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Fisher escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Fisher!
Fisher throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fisher off and has taken his back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fisher here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Henry Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fisher trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fisher looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fisher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fisher turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Fisher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fisher stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Fisher postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gracie to stand up.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher counters by moving into the clinch.
Henry Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribeiro Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fisher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribeiro Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie stands and throws Fisher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Henry Fisher will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Fisher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Fisher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fisher stuffs the takedown.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Fisher circles away easily
and Fisher counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Henry Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribeiro Gracie.
Gracie has an active guard here but Fisher has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fisher trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Fisher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fisher is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fisher looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fisher manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with an elbow to the head.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fisher wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie regains half guard.
Fisher is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Fisher moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fisher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fisher is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fisher controlling the action here.
Fisher wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fisher wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Fisher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Fisher stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fisher enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fisher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.
Fisher is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Fisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fisher, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Henry Fisher!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Henry Fisher!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Henry Fisher!
Henry Fisher wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kido Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo The Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chief has chosen In Da CLub as his entrance music. Kido Moon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo The Chief !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tries to clinch up.
Moon is looking to clinch.
Moon ducks under a wild hook from The Chief .
The Chief misses the shot to the body.
Moon thuds his shin into the meat of The Chief 's side.
The Chief looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Moon.
Moon landing knees to the body.
The Chief takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ricardo The Chief has been cut.
A knee to the head by Moon.
Moon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moon working The Chief over with knees to the body.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Moon.
Moon with a knee to the head.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
Moon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moon unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Chief lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moon lands a nice knee to the body.
Moon with a knee to the head.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Chief 's face.
Moon scores with a knee to the head.
The Chief is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Moon.
The Chief is still on wobbly legs! Can Moon finish him?
Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moon lands a nice knee to the body.
The Chief seems to have recovered his senses.
Moon with a knee to the head.
The Chief wants a takedown but no success here.
Moon lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Moon.
Moon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Chief has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
The Chief throws a head punch that misses.
The Chief wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moon.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
The Chief has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moon scores with a knee to the head.
Moon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moon tries a knee to the head but The Chief blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon missing with knees to the body.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from The Chief .
The Chief misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon tries a knee to the head but The Chief blocks it.
The Chief misses with the head strike.
The Chief tries a body shot but Moon blocks it.
Moon lands a knee to the head.
Moon tries a knee to the head but The Chief blocks it.
The Chief wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Chief wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Moon.
Moon connects with a knee to the head.
The Chief struggles to land a body shot inside as Moon controls his hands.
Moon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Chief misses with a knee strike.
The Chief working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon landing knees to the head.
Moon keeps control of The Chief as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Chief is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moon lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Moon.
The Chief is trying to force a seperation but Moon has the dominant position.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Chief 's face.
Moon prevents The Chief from breaking the clinch.
The Chief takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Chief manages to break the clinch.
Moon darts in and clinches The Chief up against the cage.
Moon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Chief is defending well for now.
The Chief is trying to break the clinch but Moon has him pressed against the cage.
Moon with a knee to the head.
The Chief manages to break the clinch.
Moon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Chief finds it's way through Moon's defenses.
Moon clinches.
The Chief tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon scores with a knee to the head.
Moon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Chief .
The Chief breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Chief misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kido Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo The Chief .
Moon has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Chief is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Moon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon prevents The Chief from breaking the clinch.
Moon connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Chief 's face.
A knee to the head by Moon.
Moon looking to throw knees to the head but The Chief is blocking nicely.
The Chief is trying to force a seperation but Moon has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kido Moon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo The Chief 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Chief tries to keep at a distance but Moon has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Chief takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Chief drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Chief can do to turn this around?
Moon misses with a body kick.
Moon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moon slips under a jab.
The Chief throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moon lands a big head kick that sends The Chief tumbling to the mat! Moon takes a step backwards and waves The Chief back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon has closed the distance and engaged The Chief in a clinch.
The Chief tries to throw a body punch but Moon avoids it by throwing The Chief back against the cage.
Moon has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles The Chief - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Moon, and another! The Chief is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kido Moon!
Kido Moon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Jorge Quintero-300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. Jorge Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Green!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a straight left.
Green works Bracks's body with a nice hook.
Bracks doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Bracks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bracks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Green throws a combination. Bracks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bracks looks to clinch
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Bracks throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Bracks clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Green breaks from the clinch.
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bracks circles away quickly and effectively.
Bracks tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green takes a swing at Bracks's ribcage but misses.
Bracks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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!
Bracks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes.
Bracks avoids the body shot from Green.
Jorge Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green misses with a hook.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Green misses with a body shot
and Bracks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Bracks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bracks pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bracks is pressing down on Green's thigh, looking to free his foot. Green is holding on for now.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bracks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bracks is working hard here to advance position.
Green is looking to get back to is feet but Bracks passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bracks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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!
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bracks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bracks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bracks misses with a series of wild punches.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bracks rather than just go for the knockout.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bracks manages to avoid it.
Green takes a swing at Bracks's ribcage but misses.
Green cracks Bracks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bracks shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bracks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Green connects with a body shot.
Bracks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bracks moves away.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracks is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Bracks wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green misses with a body shot.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Bracks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Green's half guard.
Bracks trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Bracks is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Bracks stands up from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green punishes Bracks's body with a nice straight punch.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Bracks is just out of range.
Bracks drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Jorge Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a body punch but Bracks moves out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Bracks staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge Green will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bracks was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bracks manages to avoid it.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bracks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Green throws the left hand but Bracks avoids the punch easily.
Bracks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bracks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green has given up his back here.
Bracks has the hooks in. Green is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Green showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to escape but Bracks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks is not going to allow Green to sit and survive in this position.
Bracks is working for a rear naked choke. Green is not defending it well and Bracks has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Green refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Green's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Bracks!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oli Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gully God (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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28
183 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oli Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gully God!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson darts in trying to clinch
and God counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - God coming out on top.
Andersson tries for a takedown but God circles away easily
and God counters with a left and a right that stings Andersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from God.
God connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
God misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson throws a leg kick but God sees it coming and checks it nicely.
God scores with a jab.
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
God throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson misses with the combination.
God lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersson circles away quickly and effectively.
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and God counters with a series of strikes. Andersson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and God cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andersson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Andersson misses with a double jab
and God counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
God cracks Andersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by God.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
God feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Andersson sprawling to the canvas! Andersson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can God finish him?!
Andersson is rocked!
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and God counters with a straight that turns Andersson's legs to rubber! God pushes forward with more strikes and Andersson goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gully God!
Our winner, Gully God, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zat comes into the arena with Open your eyes by Alter Bridge blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Zat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elias Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zat digs a good hook to Nielsen's body.
Zat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nielsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gabriel Zat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Zat connects with a leg kick. Nielsen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Danga de danga de dang - Zat scores with a four punch combination!
Zat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zat misses with a few strikes there.
Zat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nielsen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zat is in Nielsen's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nielsen controlling Zat's posture.
Let's hope that Nielsen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nielsen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zat's guard.
Nielsen is pushing down on Zat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zat is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zat is looking to escape.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Zat's head.
Zat controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nielsen is controlling the pace.
Nielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nielsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zat is trying to stand.
Nielsen content to control rather than advance.
Zat is refusing to be controlled, as Nielsen sits in half guard.
Zat wants to control the action here but instead Nielsen manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen avoids the attempt from Zat to control.
Nielsen wants to take his opponent's back but Zat doesn't allow it.
Zat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nielsen on the ground.
Zat can't escape the position.
Nielsen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zat turns into him and now he's in Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen advances position into side control!
The referee asks Nielsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nielsen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nielsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen wants to control but Zat is keeping him busy.
Zat can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nielsen scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elias Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zat. That's going to slow Nielsen down.
Zat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nielsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zat dives in and scores a takedown into Nielsen's guard.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zat manages to get himself to full guard.
Zat trying to control the position.
Nielsen trying to control but Zat is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zat wants to stand and escape but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen slips nicely into half guard.
Zat trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zat tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
Nielsen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zat tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elias Nielsen!
A victorious Elias Nielsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Boose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Erik Boose enters the cage!
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280 lbs
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
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, Erik Boose!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erik Boose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deans moves forwards but Boose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deans tries for a takedown but Boose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deans lands with a right hand.
Deans walks into a jab.
Boose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deans.
Deans fails to land the takedown.
Boose scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deans doesn't manage to clinch there - Boose circles away.
Deans shoots for a double leg takedown but Boose sprawls well. He's pushed Deans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boose jabs at Deans's body.
Deans throws an overhand right that lands on Boose's shoulder, as Boose tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deans. Boose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deans tries to move into range but Boose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Silco Deans has been cut.
Deans is breathing heavily.
Boose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deans was well out of range. Poor timing from Boose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose works the jab nicely.
Deans avoids the body shot from Boose.
Boose jabs Deans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boose.
Boose misses with a two punch combination.
Deans tries to bum rush Boose with a series of wild strikes but Boose uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boose sizes up Deans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deans wants to clinch up but Boose keeps it at a distance.
Boose throws a series of strikes that have Deans backpedaling.
Boose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boose scores with a shot to the body.
Boose shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Deans eats them both and turns towards Boose to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boose punishes Deans's body with a nice straight punch.
Boose stuns Deans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Boose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deans checks a low kick from Boose.
Deans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Boose.
Deans checks the leg kick.
Deans 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.
Deans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boose.
Boose will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boose misses with a few strikes there.
Boose lands the left hand.
Boose thows a body shot but no joy.
Boose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deans manages to avoid it.
Boose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boose is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boose lands with a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Boose scores with a four punch combination!
Erik Boose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boose with a jab.
Boose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deans moves away.
Deans looks to land a combination but Boose avoids it well.
Boose misses the shot to the body.
Boose lands a head shot.
Boose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deans rather than just go for the knockout.
Deans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Deans. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Deans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Boose as he connects with a hook.
Deans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deans dodges the punch combination from Boose.
Boose dips to his left and cracks Deans with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans misses with a looping left.
Boose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deans moves away.
Boose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deans clinches with his opponent.
Deans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boose is trying to push Deans away but Deans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boose has had enough of the clinch but Deans keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans tries to score a body lock takedown but Boose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boose's efforts to push away.
Boose misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Boose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silco Deans'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.
Boose throws out a loose jab but Deans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deans manages to avoid it.
Deans scores with a hook to the body. Boose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boose jabs Deans to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boose thows a body shot but no joy.
Deans lands a nice shot to the body.
Deans gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boose throws a body punch but Deans moves out of range.
Deans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boose misses with a few strikes there.
Boose keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Boose. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boose.
Silco Deans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Boose does it's job there.
Boose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boose swings for the body but Deans moves out of range.
Boose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boose connects with a body shot.
Boose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Deans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Boose finds it's way through Deans's defenses.
Boose thuds his right hand into Deans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Erik Boose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boose stalks Deans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deans's face. Deans staggers backwards, shaken.
Deans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boose lands with a nice combination. Deans backs away looking to recover.
Boose connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deans momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Boose. No joy for Deans on that attempt.
Deans gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boose cracks Deans with a good jab.
Boose connects with a crisp jab.
Boose lands a right hook to the body.
Nice cross by Boose.
Boose tries to bum rush Deans with a series of wild strikes but Deans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Boose. Beautiful body shot.
Deans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Deans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boose swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deans ducks right into an uppercut from Boose.
Deans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boose lands a nice looking body shot.
Boose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Deans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boose finds it's way round the side to connect with Deans's head.
Deans shoots in but Boose avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deans on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Boose.
Deans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Boose misses the target.
Boose connects with a body shot that sends Deans's belly button to the back.
Boose looks to score with a jab to the body but Deans is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Boose. Those never looked like landing.
Deans closes the distance and clinches up with Boose, looking for a takedown. Deans pushes Boose against the cage but Boose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boose lands a two punch combo.
Deans dodges the punch combination from Boose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Boose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silco Deans's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Boose.
Nice body punch from Boose.
Boose fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boose working hard to break the clinch.
Boose manages to break the clinch.
Boose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deans manages to avoid it.
Boose throws a jab but it's blocked by Deans.
Deans looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boose wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boose can't break the clinch.
Deans breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deans avoids the body shot from Boose.
Boose misses with a hook. Deans ducked under it nicely.
Boose gets tackled into the cage by Deans. Deans maintains the clinch.
Boose looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Deans as he checks the leg kick.
Boose misses with a few strikes there.
Boose looks to score with a jab to the body but Deans is just out of range.
Boose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boose scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boose lands a nice looking body shot.
Boose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deans manages to avoid it.
Deans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deans shoots in but no luck this time.
Boose stuns Deans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boose cracks a nice hook into Deans's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boose sizes up Deans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deans avoids the body shot from Boose.
A big left from Deans misses.
Deans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boose as he avoids it easily.
Boose tried to score with a low kick but Deans checks it.
Deans moves out of range as Boose strikes.
Nice defenses there by Deans.
Boose tries to bum rush Deans with a series of wild strikes but Deans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deans fails with the takedown.
Boose stuffs the takedown.
Boose misses with the combination.
Boose gets tackled into the cage by Deans. Deans maintains the clinch.
Boose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boose tries to break free but Deans pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans has Boose pressed against the cage, preventing Boose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boose wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deans has him pressed against the cage.
Deans manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Deans lands.
Boose lands a body shot.
Boose thuds a left hand into Deans's body.
Deans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boose tests Deans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boose lands with a good body shot.
Silco Deans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Boose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Deans checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Boose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boose 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Erik Boose!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Erik Boose!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Erik Boose!
Erik Boose wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Erik Boose 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randolf Vicious has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
253 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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20
255 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randolf Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicious. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicious drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vicious controlling from the top position.
Vicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicious is stalling in the full guard.
Randolf Vicious has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vicious takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vicious.
Vicious clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Vicious.
Vicious lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vicious lands a slapping body shot.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Vicious finds Edwards's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Edwards flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Vicious lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Edwards will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randolf Vicious!
Randolf Vicious decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saratuwari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Houki Boushi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes throws a chopping leg kick but Saratuwari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saratuwari.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Saratuwari moves out of range easily.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saratuwari.
Holmes keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Saratuwari moves out of range of the body kick.
Saratuwari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Saratuwari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saratuwari scores with a decent looking hook.
Saratuwari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holmes to the ground. Saratuwari is now in Holmes's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saratuwari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Saratuwari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holmes, up you get!
Holmes tries to bum rush Saratuwari with a series of wild strikes but Saratuwari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Saratuwari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes lands with an overhand left.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari lands a head shot.
Saratuwari's corner calls for a 1-2. Saratuwari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saratuwari moves into the clinch.
Saratuwari gets through Holmes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Saratuwari won't allow it.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saratuwari smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saratuwari. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Saratuwari moves out of range easily.
Holmes takes a swing at Saratuwari's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holmes is looking to land body kicks.
Saratuwari walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holmes.
Saratuwari clinches up against the cage.
Saratuwari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Saratuwari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saratuwari misses with some punches.
Holmes jumps guard but Saratuwari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Holmes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saratuwari advances to half guard.
Saratuwari is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saratuwari is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
Saratuwari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saratuwari.
Holmes tries to roll over but Saratuwari keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saratuwari seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Saratuwari seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes manages to get to full guard.
Saratuwari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saratuwari escapes and throws Holmes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holmes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Saratuwari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saratuwari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saratuwari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saratuwari moves in looking to clinch but Holmes pushes him off.
Saratuwari tries to land a leg kick but Holmes saw it coming and moves away.
Saratuwari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Saratuwari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Saratuwari avoids the head kick by Holmes.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmes lands with a kick to the temple. Saratuwari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Kegon Saratuwari has been cut.
No joy there for Holmes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saratuwari tries to clinch up.
Holmes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Saratuwari avoids them all with ease.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Saratuwari tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holmes!
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Saratuwari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saratuwari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocky Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saratuwari tries to clinch up but Holmes circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Holmes does no damage.
Holmes takes one on the button.
Holmes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saratuwari tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes fakes the leg kick and cracks Saratuwari in the body.
Saratuwari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saratuwari smiles and moves away.
Holmes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saratuwari gets a clinch.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saratuwari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saratuwari misses with some punches.
Saratuwari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saratuwari lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saratuwari lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Saratuwari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saratuwari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holmes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saratuwari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Saratuwari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saratuwari throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Saratuwari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saratuwari has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Saratuwari throws a head punch that misses.
Saratuwari is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saratuwari tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Saratuwari just leaning against Holmes, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Holmes jumps guard but Saratuwari stands there with Holmes around his waist. Holmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saratuwari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saratuwari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Saratuwari pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saratuwari to keep the fight standing.
Saratuwari swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saratuwari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saratuwari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saratuwari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saratuwari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Saratuwari lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saratuwari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saratuwari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes is rocked!
Holmes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saratuwari smiles and moves away.
Saratuwari darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
A short right from Saratuwari.
A left hand lands to the body for Saratuwari.
Kegon Saratuwari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Saratuwari.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Saratuwari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saratuwari lands a big right hand that drops Holmes! The killer instinct kicks in and Saratuwari finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Saratuwari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kegon Saratuwari!
Kegon Saratuwari very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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