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TIP 13 - Mahama Vs Souza PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otis Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher comes to the cage accompanied by Stillborn by Black Label Society. Alexander has chosen Best Around By Joe Esposito as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Otis Butcher has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otis Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexander at a distance.
Alexander takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alexander looks gassed!
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Butcher lands a good knee to the midsection. Alexander won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sean Alexander has been cut.
Butcher drops Alexander with a big knee straight up the middle! Alexander is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butcher ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Alexander out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otis Butcher!
An out of breath Otis Butcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Stallion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Korczynski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stallion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Korczynski trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lukasz Korczynski just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Korczynski misses.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt
and Korczynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion wants to get back to his feet.
Stallion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stallion is staying active underneath Korczynski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Korczynski stands up from half guard.
Korczynski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stallion eats them both and turns towards Korczynski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Korczynski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stallion has a closed guard, preventing Korczynski from standing up.
Korczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion pushes Korczynski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Korczynski!
Korczynski tries to lock up and control but Stallion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stallion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stallion landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
Stallion's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stallion is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Korczynski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Korczynski is looking to get to half guard.
Stallion controlling from the full mount.
Stallion with a couple of short strikes.
Stallion controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stallion controlling his opponent.
Stallion landing shots from mount.
Stallion controlling his opponent.
Korczynski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korczynski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
Korczynski is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stallion dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stallion with a poor takedown
and Korczynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stallion won't be happy with that.
Stallion is trying to improve his position.
Stallion wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Korczynski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stallion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korczynski off and has taken his back!
Stallion lands punches and elbows.
Korczynski just trying to survive but Stallion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Stallion controlling the position well here. Korczynski rolled but Stallion kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Korczynski trying to control the position but Stallion manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Korczynski trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Korczynski right now.
Stallion keeps control of the position easily here as Korczynski tries to buck him off.
Korczynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Korczynski turns into Stallion and is now in his guard.
Stallion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stallion can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Stallion.
Stallion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Korczynski was covering up waiting for the punch and Stallion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is in close to Korczynski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Korczynski controls Stallion momentarily but Stallion frees himself.
Stallion postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Korczynski is keeping the position.
Korczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Korczynski wants to stand but Stallion is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stallion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Korczynski trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion stays in close to Korczynski's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stallion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Stallion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Korczynski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Korczynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Stallion has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion unloading with bombs!
Stallion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Korczynski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stallion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Let's hope that Stallion 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stallion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stallion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stallion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stallion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korczynski sprawls well initially but Stallion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korczynski trying to control from the bottom.
Stallion controlling the action here.
Mike Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korczynski landing rabbit punches to the side of Stallion's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Korczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Stallion trying to control the pace.
Korczynski pushes Stallion off and gets back to his feet.
Korczynski tries to clinch up.
Stallion shoots for a takedown but Korczynski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stallion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion lands a nice forearm strike.
Korczynski is trying to escape the position but Stallion is controlling the position.
Korczynski tries to improve position but can't.
Korczynski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stallion presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stallion sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stallion with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Korczynski tries to reverse the position but Stallion maintains control.
Stallion content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korczynski tries to hold on but Stallion postures up.
Stallion looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stallion raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczynski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Korczynski is desperately trying to improve his position but Stallion has a good base and remains in mount.
Korczynski wants to hold on but Stallion pushes him away.
Stallion controlling from the full mount.
Korczynski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion lands a big elbow.
Stallion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Korczynski working to try and regain half guard.
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!
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
Stallion is landing with some decent strikes but Korczynski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stallion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lukasz Korczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Stallion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Crow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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282 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Crow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields fails to land the takedown.
Shields shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crow is trying to get back to full guard.
Crow trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields is trying to control. Crow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crow wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow wants to control but Shields is keeping busy.
Crow is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shields throws a sloppy head kick and Crow moves out of range easily.
Shields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shields somewhat.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow connects with a body shot that sends Shields's belly button to the back.
Shields is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crow gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Crow.
Crow doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
Crow shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crow shoots in for a double leg but Shields sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Crow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shields looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow gets a clinch.
Crow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shields is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crow has clasped his hands together around Shields's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Crow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying to control Crow's posture but Crow avoids it.
Crow slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Shields.
Crow tries to control but Shields wriggling away.
Crow controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Crow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shields throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
Crow stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crow.
Crow tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Crow gets caught napping as Shields dives in and scores a takedown. Crow manages to retain guard.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Crow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Crow is retaining full guard.
Crow working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow trying to control the position.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Crow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy Crow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crow throws a head kick that misses
and Shields counters with a left and a right that stings Crow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow scores with a head kick.
Shields feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Crow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crow controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Crow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shields defends well.
Shields stands up from Crow's guard - Shields perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to clinch but Crow is avoiding it.
Crow stuffs the takedown.
Crow throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Shields or perhaps it was just good defense by Crow which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crow scores with a head kick. Shields tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shields under the eye.
Crow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shields looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crow is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields 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.
Crow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Crow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crow throws a front kick that sends Shields stumbling back into the cage.
Crow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shields sprawls well initially but Crow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crow content to control rather than advance.
Shields is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shields won't allow Crow to pass to mount.
Shields trying to control but Crow postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow trying to control from half guard but Shields is working away.
Crow is working for a kimura but Shields is defending it quite comfortably.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Crow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shields doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crow controlling from mount.
Crow is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shields's waist but Shields gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crow off to one side.
Crow has a takedown stuffed.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Crow.
Shields throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crow is looking to clinch.
Shields closes the distance and pushes Crow back into the cage.
Shields gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crow wants to get back to his feet.
Shields throwing shots but Crow is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields drops an elbow to the side of Crow's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crow is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shields is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shields is taking a breather. Crow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mike Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andy Crow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Crow.
Well Crow 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andy Crow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Grisham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walet Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Grisham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walet Franks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grisham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franks.
A big right from Franks misses.
Franks tries to clinch there but Grisham circles away.
Grisham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franks.
Grisham dodges the punch combination from Franks.
Grisham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grisham scores a nice knee to the body.
Grisham breaks from the clinch.
Grisham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grisham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grisham thows a huge punch but Franks dodges it nicely.
Franks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grisham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Grisham is looking to advance position but Franks won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grisham wants to get back to his feet.
Grisham trying to control the action but Franks is working from the bottom.
Franks is defending against the submission attempts here by Grisham.
Grisham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grisham is looking to advance position but Franks won't allow it.
Franks wants to control but Grisham is keeping busy.
Franks taking some punishment here, with Grisham in his half guard.
Grisham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grisham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grisham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Franks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grisham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grisham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Franks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grisham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grisham prevents Franks from improving his position.
Franks is controlling Grisham's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grisham wants to stand up but Franks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Grisham 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.
Franks is not content to let Grisham control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grisham wants to free his trapped foot but Franks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grisham uses his free foot to push down on Franks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franks.
Grisham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grisham throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Franks because Grisham loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franks wants to hold on but Grisham pushes him away.
Grisham tries to control but Franks wriggling away.
Franks blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Grisham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grisham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Franks misses with a series of wild punches.
Grisham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grisham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franks shoots in for a takedown but Grisham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franks clinches with his opponent.
Grisham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grisham shoots in for a double leg but Franks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grisham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grisham lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grisham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grisham closes the distance and clinches up with Franks, looking for a takedown. Grisham pushes Franks against the cage but Franks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grisham blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Franks both land. Nice combination.
It looks like John Grisham has been cut.
Grisham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Franks counters with a right hand to the body.
Grisham slips a jab and a cross from Franks.
Franks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grisham.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Franks!
Grisham is rocked!
Franks connects with a superb combination that knocks Grisham out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Franks before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Grisham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Walet Franks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Schautz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan Schautz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Schautz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Parker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schautz tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Parker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schautz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schautz some visible discomfort.
Parker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Parker is trying to get an arm triangle but Schautz is defending well.
Parker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Schautz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schautz pushes Parker off looking to stand but Parker dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schautz defending well though.
Schautz is breathing heavily.
Parker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schautz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Parker manages to move to mount!
Parker unloading with bombs!
Parker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Schautz badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Parker around the waist but Parker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Parker is the winner by TKO! Parker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Parker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddel!
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, Francisco Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddel scores with a sloppy right hand. Pedro should have avoided that one.
Pedro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Liddel drives through with a takedown into Pedro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Liddel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Liddel throws a wild body kick that Pedro sees coming a mile off.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pedro's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel is pawing at Pedro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Pedro's nose. Pedro is badly hurt! Liddel pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Pedro tries desperately to hold on but Liddel is relentless in his assault! As Pedro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Liddel away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Liddel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Robinson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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148 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robinson can pounce on him.
Robinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Robinson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Robinson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Johnson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Robinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March. Rodriguez has chosen Outlandish - Guantanamo 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Wolf jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez walks into a jab.
Wolf scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Wolf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf lands a nice hook to Rodriguez's body. Rodriguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BOOM! Wolf lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rodriguez. Rodriguez tries to recover but Wolf is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rodriguez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Wolf!
Red Wolf is the new featherweight champion!
Red Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Mahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza has chosen i am #1 as his entrance music. Djimon Mahama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Djimon Mahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Souza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leon Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahama misses the target.
Mahama misses with a head kick.
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mahama wants to sweep but no luck.
Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souza drops back looking for a leg! Mahama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahama manages to kick Souza off! Souza jumps back into Mahama's guard.
Souza pushing down on Mahama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahama is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mahama!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama is trying to escape the mount.
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mahama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mahama shrugs it off.
Mahama tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza has control of Mahama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mahama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mahama tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Mahama frees his head quite easily.
Souza working for a submission but Mahama is keeping him at bay.
Mahama regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahama defends it well.
Mahama looking for submissions from an awkward 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!
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Mahama defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahama looking for submissions off his back.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Mahama is working away.
Mahama actively working from the bottom here.
Mahama is defending against the submission attempts here by Souza.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahama pushes Souza off looking to stand but Souza dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahama actively working from the bottom here.
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mahama sees it coming and defends easily.
Mahama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Mahama is defending well.
Mahama has one foot on Souza's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Mahama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Souza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mahama wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leon Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Leon Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza tries for a takedown but Mahama circles away easily
and Mahama counters with a shoot takedown. Souza fights it but they end up in guard.
Mahama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mahama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahama is in close to Souza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing Mahama from standing up.
Mahama stands and steps away. Souza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Souza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama works the jab nicely.
Souza is rocked!
Mahama clinches up against the cage.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahama finish him?
Mahama has hold of one of Souza's legs. Souza is fighting the takedown attempt but Mahama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mahama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahama has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Mahama cracks Souza with a solid left hand.
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahama gets to his feet. Souza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahama cracks Souza with a left hook right on the temple and Souza goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Mahama lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Souza is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Djimon Mahama!
A relieved looking Djimon Mahama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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