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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Sarney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Monroe Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceaser Sarney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarney thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Sarney ducks down to avoid it.
Sarney sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson is rocked!
Ceaser Sarney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarney gets a clinch.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarney finish him?
Sarney landing knees to the head.
Sarney has Jackson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jackson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Sarney - that's hurt Jackson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jackson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ceaser Sarney!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terell Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Freeman Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freeman Knuckles has chosen Gonna fly now as his entrance music. Terell Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Freeman Knuckles's chin.
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terell Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Freeman Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright tries for a takedown but Freeman Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Freeman Knuckles is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright landing strikes from the mount and Freeman Knuckles is in trouble!
Freeman Knuckles is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Freeman Knuckles is working to get back to half guard.
Wright softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Freeman Knuckles is out cold! Wright jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terell Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorik Vartanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dawson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
16 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorik Vartanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vartanov tries to sprawl out of it but Dawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vartanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vartanov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Vartanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Vartanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dawson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vartanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vartanov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vartanov working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dawson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dawson taking a bit of punishment here - Vartanov scoring with strikes.
Vartanov cracks Dawson with a big right hand but Dawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vartanov off and has taken his back!
Vartanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dawson.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I really don't envy Vartanov right now.
Vartanov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Vartanov looks gassed!
Dawson tightening his grip on Vartanov, looking for the choke.
Vartanov can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vartanov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dawson's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov tries to break free.
Dawson doesn't have the hooks in and Vartanov manages to turn into his guard.
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vartanov is aware though and is defending well.
Vartanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vartanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vartanov cracks Dawson with a solid left hand.
Vartanov gets to his feet. Dawson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Vartanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vartanov to keep the fight standing.
Vartanov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dawson can't fight it off and eventually Vartanov manages to take the fight to the floor. Dawson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vartanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vartanov lands a couple of digs.
Vartanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vartanov gets to his feet. Dawson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vartanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vartanov to the mat! Vartanov manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov has an active guard here but Dawson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vartanov is looking to improve his position.
Vartanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vartanov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorik Vartanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vartanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
Dawson has his foot on Vartanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vartanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Vartanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vartanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Vartanov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vartanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vartanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dawson is in Vartanov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartanov has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Vartanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov looking for subs off his back but Dawson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vartanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vartanov wants to improve his position but Dawson is controlling well.
Vartanov is refusing to be controlled, as Dawson sits in half guard.
Dawson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dawson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vartanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson cracks Vartanov with a solid left hand.
Vartanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vartanov's head.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vartanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson distracts Vartanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vartanov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vartanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up in Vartanov's guard and throws a big left but Vartanov blocks it.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vartanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vartanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dawson defends it easily.
Vartanov looking for a guillotine here but Dawson defends easily.
Dawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawson landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson advances to half guard.
Dawson lands strikes from half guard.
Vartanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vartanov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dawson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dawson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the head.
Vartanov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartanov with the active half guard here but Dawson passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dudley Dawson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dawson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dawson lands in his opponent's guard.
Vartanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dawson has picked Vartanov up and slammed him! Vartanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Dawson manages to pass to side control!
Dawson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vartanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Vartanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vartanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jorik Vartanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vartanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vartanov closes the distance and clinches up with Dawson, looking for a takedown. Vartanov pushes Dawson against the cage but Dawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vartanov eats them both and turns towards Dawson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vartanov enables Dawson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vartanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawson stops Vartanov from standing up.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Vartanov keeps moving.
Vartanov working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
Jorik Vartanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vartanov keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Vartanov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vartanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson forces his way into half guard.
Vartanov is staying active underneath Dawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vartanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vartanov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson 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.
Vartanov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vartanov misses with a head kick.
Vartanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vartanov!
Dawson with the ground and pound from mount.
Vartanov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vartanov tries to improve his position but Dawson has taken his back! Dawson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Vartanov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dawson pushes Vartanov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dudley Dawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Nickleson. Those never looked like landing.
McFly dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
McFly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickleson.
A combination from McFly does no damage.
Nickleson throws a right and a left that McFly avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Nickleson.
McFly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nickleson wants to control but McFly is keeping busy.
McFly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickleson is trying to maintain the position but McFly is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickleson is staying active underneath McFly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickleson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickleson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFly.
McFly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickleson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickleson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFly.
Nickleson trying to hold on to McFly's head to control him but McFly postures up.
McFly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickleson is trying to get back to full guard.
McFly throwing shots but Nickleson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is concentrating on defense, preventing McFly from advancing position.
McFly is thwarting Nickleson's attempts to control the position.
McFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickleson defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McFly lands a nice short elbow.
McFly prevents Nickleson from improving his position.
McFly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFly throwing shots but Nickleson is blocking nicely.
Nickleson regains full guard. Nicely done.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickleson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickleson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickleson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nickleson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFly defends it easily.
McFly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nickleson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nickleson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nickleson!
McFly gets back to half guard.
Nickleson decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickleson scores with a hook to the body. McFly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McFly misses with the combination.
Nickleson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nickleson lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Marty McFly has been cut.
Damon Nickleson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of McFly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickleson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickleson scores with a hook to the body. McFly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Nickleson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McFly swings for the body but Nickleson moves out of range.
McFly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickleson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickleson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickleson leaves McFly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFly tries to land a front kick but Nickleson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickleson lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFly.
Nickleson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nickleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Nickleson.
Damon Nickleson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickleson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marty McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickleson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFly dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
Nickleson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickleson duly obliges.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickleson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Nickleson looks to land a combination but McFly avoids it well.
Damon Nickleson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickleson works McFly's body with a nice hook.
McFly misses with a series of wild punches.
McFly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickleson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson connects with a jab.
McFly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickleson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McFly eats them both and turns towards Nickleson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickleson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Nickleson catches McFly right on the button with a cross.
Nickleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickleson avoids the body shot from McFly.
McFly closes the distance and clinches up with Nickleson, looking for a takedown. McFly pushes Nickleson against the cage but Nickleson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson throws a combination. McFly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nickleson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McFly avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFly takes one on the button.
McFly with a poor takedown
and Nickleson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickleson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFly.
Nickleson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McFly throws a right and a left that Nickleson avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Nickleson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
That's time! McFly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nickleson throws a right hand that McFly ducks under and follows up with a left that McFly also avoids with ease.
Nickleson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickleson duly obliges.
Nickleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickleson avoids a kick to the body.
Nickleson misses with a few strikes there.
McFly swings for the body but Nickleson moves out of range.
Nickleson scores with a jab. McFly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McFly looks to land a right hand but Nickleson moved out of range.
Nickleson throws out a powerful jab.
Nickleson digs a good hook to McFly's body.
A nice combination there by Nickleson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Nickleson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nickleson throws a right and a left that McFly avoids nicely.
Nickleson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFly at a distance.
Nickleson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickleson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFly.
Nickleson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McFly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson stuffs the takedown.
McFly loads up on a big right hand but Nickleson slips the punch.
Nickleson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but McFly moves out of range.
McFly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickleson has time to react.
Nickleson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickleson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nickleson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McFly tried to score with a low kick but Nickleson checks it.
Nickleson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McFly back to the cage. Nickleson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McFly tries to bum rush Nickleson with a series of wild strikes but Nickleson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickleson misses with a double jab.
Nickleson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFly throws out the jab.
Nickleson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFly circles away quickly and effectively.
Marty McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickleson circles away.
Nickleson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFly backs up against the cage.
Nickleson connects with a right hand. McFly shakes it off.
Nickleson throws a combination. McFly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Nickleson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFly throws a hook but Nickleson avoids it easily.
McFly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickleson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickleson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickleson manages to avoid it.
McFly slips a jab and a cross from Nickleson.
Nickleson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nickleson does no damage.
McFly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickleson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Nickleson digs a good body shot into McFly's ribs.
Damon Nickleson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFly misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Nickleson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickleson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Nickleson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pistachio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
180 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 17 - 0 |
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Big right hand |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Pistachio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistachio misses with an uppercut.
Pistachio tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Pistachio throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin digs a good hook to Pistachio's body.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistachio connects with a right hand. Martin shakes it off.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Pistachio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pistachio.
Pistachio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martin doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pistachio, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pistachio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Martin to work.
Pistachio gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martin working aggressively here.
Pistachio working hard to break the clinch.
Martin stalling in the clinch.
Martin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pistachio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pistachio turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
Martin wants to sweep here but Pistachio controlling him for the moment.
Martin kicks Pistachio off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistachio with a hook.
Pistachio jabs Martin right on the nose. Martin blinks but takes it well.
Pistachio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pistachio scores with a body shot.
Martin looks gassed!
Pistachio lands a jab to the head.
Martin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pistachio's head.
Martin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pistachio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pistachio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pistachio tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Pistachio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pistachio lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistachio waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Martin. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Martin to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Pistachio finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pistachio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pistachio cracks Martin with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pistachio immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Martin is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pistachio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pistachio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lancing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shaquille Oneal has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shaquille Oneal seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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18
300 lbs
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290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille Oneal!
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, Aaron Lancing!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oneal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancing tries to move into range but Oneal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oneal sends Lancing crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Oneal is motioning to the referee to let Lancing up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lancing is rocked!
It looks like Aaron Lancing has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oneal misses with a kick to the body.
Lancing is still on wobbly legs! Can Oneal finish him?
Oneal throws the kick towards the body but Lancing avoids it.
Oneal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
BAM! Oneal delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lancing like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Shaquille Oneal!
Shaquille Oneal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Licha has chosen In Bloom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 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
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licha scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Licha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Licha is in Rutten's guard.
Licha drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Licha as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rutten screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Licha! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lisandro Licha!
A very excited looking Lisandro Licha rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champ.. Leopold Scotch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cristiano Halo's chin.
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144 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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157 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Halo!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Scotch landing strikes from the mount and Halo is in trouble!
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scotch lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halo hang on?
Halo is looking to improve his position but Scotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard 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!
Halo is in a horrible position here. Scotch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scotch postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Halo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Halo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Scotch!
Leopold Scotch is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Leopold Scotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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