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Bellum 61: Maddox Vs Zero PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinola comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood. Brett Shinola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Shinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bubba Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shinola tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Shinola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins fails with the takedown
and Shinola counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shinola working the ground and pound from side control.
Shinola decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Shinola tries to clinch but Jenkins moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shinola as he jumps to the side.
Shinola looking to score a takedown here. Jenkins is defending well but Shinola drives through and ends up in Jenkins's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinola scoring with some ground and pound.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Shinola is having none of it.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shinola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shinola throwing strikes from guard but Jenkins blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shinola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shinola stops Jenkins from standing up.
Shinola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shinola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shinola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shinola connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jenkins some visible discomfort.
Jenkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shinola.
Jenkins bucks up and tries to throw Shinola off but instead Shinola has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenkins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Shinola connects with a big shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shinola misses with an elbow to the head.
Jenkins takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Shinola punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jenkins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shinola. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Shinola has Jenkins flattened out and is raining down punches.
Shinola landing with strikes.
Shinola has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jenkins.
Shinola punches Jenkins on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinola misses with an elbow to the head.
Shinola has Jenkins flattened out and is raining down punches.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shinola. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Shinola lands a shot to the head.
Jenkins is rocked!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shinola. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jenkins is still in real trouble! Can Shinola finish him?
Jenkins looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jenkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Shinola lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jenkins is trapped and Shinola is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is trying to remain composed but Shinola is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Shinola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shinola lands punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Jenkins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Shinola!
Shinola lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jenkins takes a big shot to the side of the head.
It looks like Bubba Jenkins has been cut.
Shinola lands a series of strikes from the back and Jenkins goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Shinola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Supernatural Warning. Steven Nelson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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206 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Nelson!
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, Jack Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
Mcgillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcgillicutty is trying to stand.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Mcgillicutty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgillicutty.
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Mcgillicutty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcgillicutty has worked his arm free - good work by Mcgillicutty!
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgillicutty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcgillicutty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is pushing Nelson's head away, looking to escape. Nelson manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgillicutty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Mcgillicutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgillicutty defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgillicutty prevents it.
Mcgillicutty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcgillicutty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgillicutty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Mcgillicutty lands a two punch combo.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgillicutty throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcgillicutty misses with a low kick.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgillicutty defends it nicely.
Mcgillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgillicutty but Mcgillicutty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a double jab.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgillicutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgillicutty lands a jab.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Mcgillicutty is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Mcgillicutty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Mcgillicutty does no damage.
A punch combination from Mcgillicutty misses.
A good leg kick by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson tries to move into range but Mcgillicutty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgillicutty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgillicutty.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Mcgillicutty throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgillicutty as he avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty lands a high kick!
Mcgillicutty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgillicutty sprawls well. Mcgillicutty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mcgillicutty throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Mcgillicutty tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Mcgillicutty ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mcgillicutty. Beautiful body shot.
Steven Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgillicutty throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson dives in and grabs Mcgillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgillicutty as he jumps to the side.
Mcgillicutty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillicutty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is trying to control. Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgillicutty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Nelson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mcgillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgillicutty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Mcgillicutty persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgillicutty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Mcgillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nelson enables Mcgillicutty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nelson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcgillicutty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgillicutty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcgillicutty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson moves forwards but Mcgillicutty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcgillicutty tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgillicutty lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Mcgillicutty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgillicutty tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Nelson gets a clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Mcgillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcgillicutty is trying to keep an underhook but Nelson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgillicutty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcgillicutty clinches.
Mcgillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgillicutty is trying to pull guard but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgillicutty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcgillicutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcgillicutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgillicutty's guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson passes Mcgillicutty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Mcgillicutty.
I think Mcgillicutty 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mcgillicutty!
Jack Mcgillicutty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodley comes into the arena with Seek & Destroy - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Bird!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodley shoots in and gets a takedown into Bird's guard.
Woodley throws a strike but Bird rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bird wants to pass the guard but Woodley is keeping the position.
Bird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bird wants to stand and escape but instead Woodley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Woodley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woodley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woodley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woodley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bird on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woodley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Woodley landing some decent shots from guard.
Woodley controlling from the top position.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Woodley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Woodley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Woodley.
Bird avoids the head kick by Woodley.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woodley lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bird did well to prevent Woodley getting side control.
Bird is trying to stand back up but Woodley is controlling him
Woodley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Woodley working Bird over with strikes.
Woodley lands with a punch from half guard.
Bird wants to control but Woodley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woodley thows a huge punch but Bird dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woodley connects with a nice short shot to Bird's temple.
Bird is looking to control Woodley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?
Woodley is nestled in close to Bird, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Woodley.
Woodley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bird is rocked!
Woodley seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.
Bird is still in real trouble! Can Woodley finish him?
Woodley working over Bird with some ground and pound. Bird looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to get back to his feet.
Bird looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Woodley.
Woodley not doing much here.
Woodley lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bird! More strikes land and this one is all over! Woodley jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
An out of breath Tyron Woodley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hortonis looking to pass into half guard but Campbell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Campbell is in guard.
Horton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Campbell is defending well. Horton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Campbell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Horton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Horton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello shoots for a double leg takedown but Bomba sprawls well. He's pushed Mondello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mondello looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bomba!
Mondello working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mondello prevents Bomba from getting the reversal.
Mondello wants to finish this one by submission but Bomba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mondello.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondello get's back to his feet.
Mondello tries for a takedown but Bomba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomba pinned against the cage. Bomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bobby Bomba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Mondello.
Mondello fails with a takedown attempt.
Bomba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mondello manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mondello working for a triangle but Bomba defends it easily.
Bomba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondello on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomba wants to control from the top but Mondello keeps moving.
Mondello has his foot on Bomba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomba is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mondello looking for a guillotine here but Bomba defends easily.
Mondello is looking for a triangle but Bomba pushes his legs off easily.
Mondello pushes a forearm under Bomba's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bomba is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demian Mondello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aira Panganiban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aira Panganiban struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Chael Sonnen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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193 lbs
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198 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aira Panganiban!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panganiban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panganiban but Panganiban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sonnen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panganiban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Panganiban or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen which made him look bad.
Sonnen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panganiban counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sonnen!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sonnen tries to hold on but Panganiban postures up.
Panganiban wants to control the pace but Sonnen is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen regains half guard.
Sonnen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but Panganiban is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Panganiban from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Panganiban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing Panganiban from standing up.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Panganiban slips an elbow through the middle.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Panganiban stops Sonnen from standing up.
Sonnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sonnen tries to get out of the position.
Panganiban chips away with some ground and pound.
Panganiban throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Panganiban trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panganiban accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sonnen is really struggling to control Panganiban but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Panganiban scoring with punches to the head and body.
Panganiban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Panganiban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sonnen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Panganiban postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panganiban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panganiban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sonnen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panganiban.
Panganiban throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Panganiban stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen wants to stand but Panganiban is controlling the position.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panganiban is fighting to break Sonnen's control of his arms but Sonnen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Panganiban counters with a shoot takedown. Sonnen fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aira Panganiban dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sonnen throws a nice looking combination but Panganiban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panganiban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panganiban defends it nicely.
Panganiban dives in and scores a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
Panganiban throws a big elbow that misses.
Panganiban looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sonnen pushes Panganiban off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sonnen misses.
Panganiban dives in and scores a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
Panganiban trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Panganiban postures up.
Sonnen pulls Panganiban in close to his closed guard and prevents Panganiban from doing any damage or advancing position.
Panganiban looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen misses with the body kick
and Panganiban counters with a shoot takedown. Sonnen fights it but they end up in guard.
Panganiban is looking to work some ground and pound but Sonnen has wrist control.
Panganiban lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Panganiban wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Panganiban does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Panganiban kicks Sonnen off and gets back to his feet.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panganiban but Panganiban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Panganiban shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panganiban feints and as Sonnen raises his hands in defense, Panganiban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panganiban is breathing heavily.
Sonnen wants to sweep here but Panganiban controlling him for the moment.
Panganiban controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aira Panganiban has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panganiban off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sonnen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sonnen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that Panganiban avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aira Panganiban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen tries to clinch but Panganiban moves out of range.
Panganiban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Panganiban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Panganiban.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonnen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Panganiban is controlling him.
Panganiban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panganiban content to stall in guard here.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Panganiban postures up and lands a big shot to Sonnen's brow.
Sonnen controls Panganiban momentarily but Panganiban frees himself.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sonnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonnen, not yet.
Panganiban works over Sonnen with some ground and pound from guard.
Panganiban trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonnen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
An inside leg kick from Sonnen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Panganiban slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Panganiban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sonnen misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Sonnen is predictable there
and Panganiban counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban forces his way into half guard.
Sonnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen trying to hold on to Panganiban's head to control him but Panganiban postures up.
Panganiban throwing shots but Sonnen is blocking nicely.
Sonnen trying to control from the bottom.
Sonnen is pressing down on Panganiban's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Panganiban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sonnen controls Panganiban momentarily but Panganiban frees himself.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Panganiban working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panganiban postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Panganiban gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sonnen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panganiban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Panganiban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonnen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sonnen throws a nice looking combination but Panganiban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Panganiban lands a head kick. Sonnen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonnen takes a swing at Panganiban's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aira Panganiban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Panganiban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aira Panganiban!
Aira Panganiban made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you for the fans in attendance and the millions watching at home, do i deserve a title shot? hey champ! be ready cause "danger" is coming for you.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imperat Superieur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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27
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
22
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Imperat Superieur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Houle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Superieur quickly recovers to half guard.
Houle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Houle wants to take a breather but Superieur is having none of it.
Houle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Houle tries to control but Superieur wriggling away.
Houle has hold of Superieur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Superieur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Houle controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Superieur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Superieur shrugs it off.
Houle controlling the position easily from mount.
Superieur has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Houle's lack of action.
Superieur won't allow Houle to pass to mount.
Houle is looking to take a break and control but Superieur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Superieur kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Superieur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Superieur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houle on the ground.
Superieur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Houle is working away from the top position though.
Houle is trying for a kimura here. Superieur looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Houle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Houle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
273 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero shoots in but Maddox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maddox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zero won't allow Maddox to pass to mount.
Zero is trying to maintain the position but Maddox is very close to passing his half guard.
Maddox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maddox is thwarting Zero's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maddox is controlling the pace.
Zero wants to control but Maddox is keeping busy.
Zero is trying to control but Maddox passes into side control!
Zero struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maddox lands strikes from half guard.
Zero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maddox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero is not content to let Maddox control the position.
Maddox uses his free foot to push down on Zero's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zero.
Maddox landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maddox wants to control the pace but Zero is squirming around nicely.
Zero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maddox trying to control but Zero is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maddox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maddox looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zero tries to hold on but Maddox pushes him away.
Zero really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maddox trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maddox jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maddox has hold of Zero's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zero seems comfortable defending it but Maddox has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zero is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zero is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Maddox couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Maddox!
A very excited looking Brad Maddox 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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