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CCF Midweek Mayhem 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Chao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed - Warrior. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chao's choice of entrance music: Metallica-The Unforgiven. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Chao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chao off to one side.
Connor misses with a leg kick
and Chao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chao wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chao is defended easily by Connor.
Connor misses with a double jab.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Chao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chao leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Chao.
Chao throws a right and a left that Connor avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chao defends it nicely.
Chao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connor's waist but Connor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chao off to one side.
Chao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chao shoots in but no luck this time.
Chao looks gassed!
Connor fails with a takedown attempt.
Chao darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chao up against the cage.
Connor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chao is defending well.
Chao tries to score a body lock takedown but Connor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chao tries to pull guard but Connor won't allow it.
Connor goes for a takedown attempt but Chao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connor pinned against the cage. Connor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chao closes the distance and clinches.
Chao is trying to break the clinch but Connor is controlling him.
Connor wants to break free but Chao has control.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Connor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Connor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao looks to land a combination but Connor avoids it well.
Chao tries to clinch up.
Chao fails with a takedown attempt.
Chao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chao, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Connor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Connor avoids the elbow strike from Chao, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Chao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Connor avoids the head kick by Chao.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chao shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chao punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Connor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chao is squirming around, avoiding Connor's attempts to control the action.
Chao is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Connor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chao looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chao is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chao looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Connor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Connor has the hooks in. Chao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Connor doesn't have the hooks in and Chao manages to turn into his guard.
Chao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chao wants to control from the top but Connor keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connor pushes Chao off and scrambles back to his feet.
Connor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chao counters with a nice leg kick.
Chao moves in looking to clinch but Connor pushes him off.
Connor avoids the head kick by Chao.
Chao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Chao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Chao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Connor checks the leg kick.
Connor rushes Chao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chao prevents it.
Connor pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Chao pushes him off.
Chao thumps Connor with a low kick.
Chao closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Connor as Chao tries to tie him up.
Connor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connor.
Chao fails to land the takedown.
Chao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connor looks for a takedown but Chao sprawls well.
Chao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Chao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chao scores with a head kick.
Connor 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.
Lee Chao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Chao pushes him off.
Chao fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chao pinned against the cage. Chao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chao tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range.
Connor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chao shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chao doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to clinch up but Chao circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chao checks a leg kick.
Connor moves in looking to clinch but Chao pushes him off.
Chao shoots in but Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chao swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Chao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Connor pinned against the cage. Connor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chao tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chao to the ground. Chao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chao clinches up against the cage.
Connor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Connor breaks the clinch.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chao circles away.
Chao thows a body kick. Connor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Connor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Connor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Connor misses.
Chao fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lee Chao just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Chao circles away.
Connor dives in and grabs Chao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chao pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
Connor looks for a takedown but Chao sprawls well.
Connor gets a clinch.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Connor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Connor. No joy for Chao on that attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chao avoids the head kick by Connor.
Connor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chao's waist but Chao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Connor off to one side.
Chao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chao.
Chao swats away the attempt to clinch by Connor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chao, right into the meat.
Chao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor clinches up against the cage.
Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown. Chao tries to sprawl out of it but Connor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chao stuffs the takedown.
Connor misses with the combination.
Chao shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chao tries to clinch but Connor is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Chao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Connor gets a clinch.
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Chao shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.
Connor 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao shoots in but Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor moves into the clinch successfully.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chao.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor had his way with Lee Chao in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Chao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chao shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense.
Connor clinches up with Chao and pushes him back against the cage.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Connor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Chao.
Chao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Connor to keep the fight standing.
Connor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Connor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chao 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 Connor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor struggling a bit here.
Chao stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chao wants it to stay on the feet.
Chao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Connor. That did some damage!
Chao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to clinch up.
Chao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chao.
John Connor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chao to keep the fight standing.
Chao tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Chao back against the cage.
Chao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor gets a clinch.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Chao.
Chao is trying to force a seperation but Connor has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor crunches a lovely knee into Chao's ribcage.
Connor jumps into guard, dragging Chao to the mat.
Chao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chao content to stall in guard here.
Chao trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Chao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lee Chao.
Chao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chao blocks a leg kick.
Chao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Connor throws a head kick that Chao semi-blocks.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chao as he jumps to the side.
Chao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chao closes the distance and clinches up with Connor, looking for a takedown. Chao pushes Connor against the cage but Connor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Chao.
I think Chao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for John Connor!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for John Connor!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for John Connor!
John Connor wins by unanimous decision!
John Connor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zack Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Washington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Washington!
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, Zack Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Washington thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tyson has picked Washington up and slammed him! Washington can't keep hold of the triangle and Tyson manages to pass to side control!
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tyson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
Washington stops Tyson from passing to mount.
Tyson working the ground and pound but Washington is defending the strikes.
Tyson tries to stand but Washington is controlling his head.
Tyson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Washington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tyson.
Tyson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Tyson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tyson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tyson in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
Tyson misses with the ground and pound.
What's Washington going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Washington struggling a bit here.
Tyson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Washington sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson decides to stand back up. Tyson steps back and let's Washington get back to his feet.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Washington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Washington somewhat.
Tyson leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zack Tyson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson gets a clinch.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Tyson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington.
Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Washington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson pulls Washington into guard.
Tyson pushes Washington off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Washington taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tyson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.
Tyson 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.
Tyson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Washington has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Washington circles away.
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson trying to control but Washington postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington is looking to land body kicks.
Tyson rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Tyson.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Washington with a poor takedown
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Washington shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Washington slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zack Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Washington stands up and beckons Tyson to join him on the feet.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Washington'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 Victor Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tyson in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington manages to get back to half guard.
Tyson trying to control the action but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Washington wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Washington wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Tyson works his way into full mount!
Tyson content just to control the position here.
Tyson 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.
Tyson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Washington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyson.
Washington is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thowing shots but they're missing.
Washington is working to get back to half guard.
Tyson wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Tyson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Washington because Tyson loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zack Tyson just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off.
Washington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Washington uses from the top position.
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Washington is controlling him.
Washington wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson pushes Washington off and scrambles back to his feet.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Washington misses with a double jab.
Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Washington can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tyson is trying to keep an underhook but Washington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Washington trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Washington is controlling him
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson wants to sweep but Washington has passed to side control!
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tyson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Washington yanks on the arm and Tyson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Washington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Washington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Angero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sultan Pratama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sultan Pratama is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Steven Angero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultan Pratama!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angero lands with a straight right. Pratama didn't see that one coming.
Angero throws a jab but it's blocked by Pratama.
Pratama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Angero.
Pratama forces Angero back against the cage and clinches.
Angero breaks the clinch.
Angero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pratama tries to get to full guard but Angero has control of the leg.
Pratama wants to control but Angero is keeping busy.
Angero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pratama!
Angero has hold of Pratama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pratama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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!
Angero is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angero working for a submission but Pratama is keeping him at bay.
Angero is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Angero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pratama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pratama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Angero tries for a takedown but Pratama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pratama lands a nice shot that snaps Angero's head back.
Angero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pratama avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Angero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pratama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Pratama leaning against his opponent.
Pratama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Angero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pratama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pratama manages to break the clinch.
Angero misses the shot to the body.
Pratama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pratama drives through and clinches with Angero against the cage.
Pratama wants to break free but Angero has control.
Pratama blocks an elbow strike from Angero.
Angero is working for takedown but Pratama is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pratama prevents the takedown attempt.
Angero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pratama has had enough of the clinch but Angero keeps him there for the moment.
Angero really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pratama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pratama moves in looking to clinch but Angero pushes him off.
Pratama throws a head kick but Angero moves out of range.
A slow jab from Angero misses its intended target.
Angero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Angero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratama is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratama tries to control but Angero manages to take his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angero is looking for the choke from the back position but Pratama is controlling his hands well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pratama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Angero's arms.
Pratama tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Angero has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Pratama is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Angero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Feuer Frei. Rodriguez has chosen disturbed- pain redefined as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marc Schmidt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Marc Schmidt!
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, Carlos Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Rodriguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Schmidt is keeping the position.
Rodriguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schmidt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rodriguez passes into side control.
Schmidt is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rodriguez controlling the position.
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Rodriguez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Schmidt trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Rodriguez seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez passes to side control.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmidt has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt stops Rodriguez from passing to mount.
Schmidt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodriguez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez looking to finish Schmidt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schmidt!
Rodriguez raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez landing strikes from the mount and Schmidt is in trouble!
Rodriguez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rodriguez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez prevents Schmidt from getting the reversal.
Schmidt tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez controlling from mount.
Rodriguez looking to finish Schmidt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schmidt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriguez scores with a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez passes Schmidt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schmidt trying to control from the bottom.
Schmidt kicks off Rodriguez and gets to his feet.
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schmidt regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rodriguez cracks Schmidt with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez stands and steps away. Schmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodriguez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmidt. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmidt gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodriguez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Schmidt is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmidt thows a huge punch but Rodriguez dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Schmidt is trying to control. Rodriguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt.
Rodriguez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schmidt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schmidt's back!
Rodriguez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rodriguez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rodriguez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rodriguez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Schmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to circle away but Rodriguez has him pinned against the cage.
Rodriguez breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schmidt quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schmidt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schmidt rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Rodriguez takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schmidt is trying to keep an underhook but Rodriguez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Rodriguez is nestled in close to Schmidt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schmidt tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Schmidt is trying to escape back to his feet but Rodriguez uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt taking a bit of punishment here - Rodriguez scoring with strikes.
Rodriguez decides to stand back up. Rodriguez steps back and let's Schmidt get back to his feet.
Rodriguez avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schmidt is out of range.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmidt has his hands clasped together around Rodriguez's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is taking a breather. Schmidt 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.
Schmidt wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rodriguez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Rodriguez clinches up with Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez wants the takedown. Schmidt is fighting it off but Rodriguez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schmidt's guard against the cage.
Rodriguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rodriguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmidt is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rodriguez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rodriguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Rodriguez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schmidt has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schmidt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
Marc Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schmidt has closed the distance and engaged Rodriguez in a clinch.
Schmidt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schmidt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Schmidt to sweep him here.
Rodriguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt is working an open guard so Rodriguez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Schmidt gets caught flat footed, as Rodriguez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez working some strikes from top position.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schmidt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slips nicely into half guard.
Schmidt wants to sweep but Rodriguez has passed to side control!
Rodriguez happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schmidt to his feet.
Rodriguez dives in and scores a takedown into Schmidt's guard.
Rodriguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez distracts Schmidt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rodriguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schmidt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rodriguez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schmidt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodriguez has Schmidt in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmidt trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodriguez wants to control but Schmidt passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Rodriguez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schmidt is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
Rodriguez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Schmidt stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Schmidt keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Rodriguez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Schmidt takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Rodriguez pulls Schmidt in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick by Rodriguez misses
and Schmidt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rodriguez really felt that one!
Well,Schmidt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schmidt to the mat! Schmidt manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmidt is on top in guard.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Schmidt is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmidt defends it easily.
Schmidt lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Schmidt's head to control his posture.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Rodriguez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt wants to stand up but Rodriguez is controlling him.
Schmidt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmidt, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez gets to his feet - Schmidt follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodriguez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Carlos Rodriguez!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Carlos Rodriguez!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Carlos Rodriguez!
Carlos Rodriguez wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Rodriguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rahj Princeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Princeton's entrance music is Gods Gonna Cut yYou Down. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Rahj Princeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Benson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Princeton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Princeton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benson.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt - Princeton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princeton is looking to score with low kicks.
Princeton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benson is keen to just control but Princeton is a slippery customer.
Benson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princeton defending well though.
Benson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Princeton is defending against the submission attempts here by Benson.
Well, if Benson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson trying to mount his opponent but Princeton defends it.
Benson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benson prevents Princeton from standing back up.
Benson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princeton defending well though.
Princeton is trying to stand up here but Benson is controlling him well.
Princeton is in trouble now - Benson has advanced to mount!
Princeton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Benson.
Benson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princeton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Benson get's back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Benson or perhaps it was just good defense by Princeton which made him look bad.
Benson misses the shot to the body.
Princeton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benson counters with a single leg into guard. Princeton didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson postures up in Princeton's guard and throws a big left but Princeton blocks it.
Princeton is wriggling around but Benson manages to pass to half guard.
Benson not doing much here.
Benson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Princeton pushes Benson off and gets back to his feet.
Princeton tried to score with a low kick but Benson checks it.
Benson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Princeton tries to avoid it but Benson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Princeton to the ground. Princeton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahj Princeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Benson.
Princeton takes a swing at Benson's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benson.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Princeton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Princeton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Princeton!
Benson tries to control but Princeton wriggling away.
Benson controlling the pace for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princeton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Benson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Princeton is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Princeton flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Benson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Princeton and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Benson slips an arm under Princeton chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Benson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Benson is squeezing on Princeton like an anaconda would it's prey. Princeton fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Benson!
An out of breath James Benson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush comes to the cage accompanied by niggas in paris. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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18
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose throws a nice looking combination but Bush bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bush shoots for a takedown but Rose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bush letting Rose take a breather here.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose lands a knee to the body.
Bush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bush's face.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bush up against the cage.
Rose continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nate Bush has been cut.
Knees to the body from Rose.
Bush is breathing heavily.
Rose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Bush won't want to take too many of those.
Rose prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Bush won't want to take too many of those.
Rose cracks Bush with a nice body shot.
Rose landing knees to the body.
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Rose with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bush blocks an elbow strike.
Rose lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Bush takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Rose landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is stalling here.
Bush takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Rose.
Rose connects with a knee to the head.
Rose with a knee to the head.
Rose connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bush's face.
Bush is rocked!
A knee to the head by Rose.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rose lands a big knee to the head and Bush goes down! Rose pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Rose!
A very excited looking Derrick Rose 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 Jory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Syah Pernong (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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159 lbs
7 - 11 - 1 |
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161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jory Diaz!
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, Edward Syah Pernong!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syah Pernong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jory Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syah Pernong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Syah Pernong dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Syah Pernong's head and hops out.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jory Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Syah Pernong.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Syah Pernong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Syah Pernong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Syah Pernong getting side control.
Syah Pernong 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. Diaz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Syah Pernong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Edward Syah Pernong!
An intense looking Edward Syah Pernong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'He is nothing!!! .thx for my fans..i\'m ready for next fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zver Bortsuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Zver Bortsuha!
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, Major Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bortsuha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bortsuha fails with the takedown
and Lazer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bortsuha keeping moving, preventing Lazer from controlling successfully.
Lazer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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!
Bortsuha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lazer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bortsuha can't keep his opponent in guard - Lazer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lazer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bortsuha!
BOOM! Lazer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lazer with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bortsuha is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bortsuha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lazer lands a nice shot to the head.
Bortsuha is rocked!
Bortsuha slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh Bortsuha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lazer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bortsuha!
Bortsuha takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Lazer's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Major Lazer!
Major Lazer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ribeiro Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busy Signal (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
177 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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20
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ribeiro Gracie!
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, Busy Signal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Signal working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Signal 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.
Signal landing shots from mount.
Signal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Signal unloading with bombs!
Gracie is rocked!
Signal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Signal.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Signal is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gracie goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Signal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Busy Signal!
Busy Signal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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