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Bellum 74: Stanson Vs Almeida PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franciszek Kupno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kupno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franciszek Kupno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kupno misses with a low kick.
Zero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kupno.
Kupno misses with a low kick.
Kupno lands a leg kick that knocks Zero off balance momentarily.
Kupno stuffs the takedown.
Kupno defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kupno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kupno scores with a head kick. Zero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Nero Zero has been cut.
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!
Zero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kupno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zero dives in and grabs Kupno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kupno pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Kupno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Kupno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters circling a little - Kupno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupno lands a leg kick that knocks Zero off balance momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zero. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kupno throws a front kick that sends Zero stumbling back into the cage.
Kupno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kupno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kupno throws a head kick that Zero semi-blocks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kupno, right into the meat.
Kupno scoring well with a low kick there.
Kupno knocks Zero to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Zero is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kupno decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zero to his feet.
Oh Zero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kupno scores with a leg kick.
Zero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zero seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters circling a little - Kupno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kupno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kupno throws a leg kick which misses Zero's front leg but catches the back leg as Zero tries to avoid it.
Zero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kupno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kupno.
Kupno lands with a slapping head kick.
Kupno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kupno feints and then cracks Zero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zero down.
Kupno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kupno dips to his left and cracks Zero with an uppercut!
Kupno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kupno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kupno.
Kupno throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kupno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zero walks into a left hand.
Kupno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crunch! Kupno slams his shin into Zero's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kupno.
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!
Kupno scores with a leg kick.
Kupno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kupno.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kupno.
Nice body kick there by Kupno.
Kupno connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Zero to the floor! Kupno dives in looking for the finish!
Zero actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kupno wants to stand but Zero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kupno stalling.
Zero wants to control but Kupno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kupno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zero is looking for a sweep. Kupno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Franciszek Kupno.
Zero has his takedown stuffed
and Kupno counters with a low kick, right behind Zero 's knee.
Kupno lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Kupno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Zero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kupno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zero if he has to take too many more of those.
Nero Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kupno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zero's calf.
Kupno connects with an inside leg kick.
Kupno throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kupno.
Kupno feints and then cracks Zero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zero down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kupno.
Kupno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kupno connects with a high kick.
Kupno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kupno throws out a powerful jab.
Kupno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kupno is looking to slow Zero down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kupno knocks Zero to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Nero Zero's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero can't do much from the bottom here.
Kupno tries to stand but Zero is controlling his head.
Kupno stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kupno!
Kupno scores with a kick to the body.
Zero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kupno can pounce on him.
A head kick lands from Kupno that sends Zero to the canvas. Zero tries to scramble back to his feet but Kupno brings him back down into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here.
Kupno tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kupno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kupno working away.
Zero is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kupno tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zero is looking to regain half guard here but Kupno keeps moving and retains side control.
Zero wants to control but Kupno postures up.
Zero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kupno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zero keeps working.
Zero is trying to control Kupno's posture but Kupno avoids it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kupno is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kupno throws a head kick that Zero semi-blocks.
Kupno feints and then cracks Zero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zero down.
Zero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kupno avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zero is defended easily by Kupno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kupno connects with a leg kick. Zero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kupno cracks the inside of Zero's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kupno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zero's sensitive parts.
Kupno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zero. That did some damage!
Kupno throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kupno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kupno.
Kupno connects with a leg kick. Zero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kupno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Kupno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nero Zero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kupno explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
Kupno fakes the leg kick and cracks Zero in the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kupno.
Kupno lands a head kick. Zero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kupno lands a big head kick that sends Zero to the canvas! Kupno follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franciszek Kupno!
A relieved looking Franciszek Kupno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Brad Maddox has been cut.
Maddox slips a straight right by Paul.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Maddox's shoulder, as Maddox tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Maddox shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Maddox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maddox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maddox looks for a takedown but Paul sprawls well.
Jamal Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Maddox.
Maddox blocks a jab.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul throws a right and a left that Maddox avoids nicely.
Maddox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paul to the mat! Paul manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maddox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maddox is controlling him.
Maddox throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
Paul pushes Maddox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maddox misses with a wild body shot.
Jamal Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Paul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maddox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Paul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
Maddox swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul thuds a left hand into Maddox's body.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maddox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul thuds a left hand into Maddox's body.
Maddox looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maddox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paul lands with a right hand.
Paul tests Maddox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maddox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul scores with a nice strike.
Paul throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Maddox colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Paul as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Maddox is left battered and dazed whilst Paul and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamal Paul!
Jamal Paul was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Hardie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Hardie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Bubba Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Hardie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins shoots in and drives through. Hardie sprawls well.
Hardie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jenkins eats them both and turns towards Hardie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Bubba Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Hardie is defending well.
Jenkins stops Hardie from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardie is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardie on the ground.
Hardie trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardie wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jenkins is thwarting Hardie's attempts to control the position.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardie's head.
Hardie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardie wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Well, if Jenkins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Hardie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
You get the feeling that Jenkins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hardie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape.
Hardie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jenkins kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hardie looking for a guillotine from mount but Jenkins is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to buck Hardie off but he can't manage it.
Hardie misses with a head shot.
Hardie looking to secure an arm triangle but Jenkins defends it well.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardie trying to control but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins tries to buck Hardie off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hardie unloads with some shots from mount but Jenkins bucks and avoids them well.
Jenkins tries to buck Hardie off but he can't manage it.
Hardie looking to control but Jenkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenkins tries to buck Hardie off but he can't manage it.
Hardie tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
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!
Hardie dives in and grabs Jenkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes down on Hardie's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jenkins's cut.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardie throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardie sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in and bounces Hardie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardie is keeping the position for now.
Hardie being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardie is on top in guard.
Hardie wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Hardie won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet.
Jenkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jenkins tries to get out of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardie trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jenkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jenkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardie lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Hardie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Bubba Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Hardie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardie pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardie defends it nicely.
Jenkins gets a takedown into half guard.
Jenkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jenkins prevents Hardie from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jenkins is pressing down on Hardie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardie is holding on for now.
Jenkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jenkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bubba Jenkins.
Hardie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jenkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hardie trying to control here.
Hardie wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins content to control rather than advance.
Jenkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jenkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jenkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Hardie as Jenkins shoots in.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Hardie.
A nice combination there by Jenkins.
Hardie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bubba Jenkins just wasn't active enough.
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardie trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Jenkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubba Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hardie misses with a double jab
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardie defends it nicely.
Hardie leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins taking a breather here.
Bubba Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardie wants to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jenkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hardie for as long as he can get away with.
Hardie can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bubba Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hardie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardie is trying to improve his position.
Jenkins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hardie is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jenkins shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardie sprawls well. He's pushed Jenkins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardie shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardie throws a low kick but Jenkins avoids it.
Evan Hardie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jenkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jenkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Godick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godick comes to the cage accompanied by Momma said knock you out. Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Supernatural Warning. Steven Nelson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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24
206 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Self confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Godick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Godick 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.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Godick controlling his opponent.
Nelson wants to control but Godick is having none of it.
Godick controlling from the full mount.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Godick stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Godick tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Godick is avoiding it.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Godick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Godick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Godick is proving hard to escape from.
Godick keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Godick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Godick tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Godick feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Godick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godick wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Godick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Godick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godick wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Godick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Godick is fighting to break Nelson's control of his arms but Nelson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Godick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
We're going to have a standup here because Randy Godick wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Godick stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Godick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy Godick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Nelson.
Godick has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson effectively controlling the action here.
Godick misses with a punch on the inside.
Godick successfully pulls guard.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godick keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Godick working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Godick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Godick but Godick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Godick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Godick tries to pass.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Godick trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Godick is proving a slippery customer.
Godick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson wants to stand but Godick is controlling the position.
Randy Godick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Godick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Godick is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Godick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Godick stands up from Nelson's guard - Godick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Godick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson gets full guard.
Godick trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Godick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Godick throws a big right hand that misses.
Steven Nelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Godick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy Godick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Godick on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Godick pushes him off.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Godick but Godick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Godick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Godick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Godick landing punches.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Godick's attempts to control the action.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Godick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Godick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson tries for a takedown but Godick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Godick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Godick persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Godick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson stuns Godick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steven Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nelson's half guard.
Godick is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Godick wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Godick is looking to advance position but Nelson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godick is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Godick's face.
Nelson landing strikes from the mount.
Nelson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Godick is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a big elbow.
Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Godick is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
Nelson working for a submission but Godick is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson wants to control the pace but Godick is squirming around nicely.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godick taking shots to the head.
Randy Godick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Godick is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson punching from mount but Godick doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Godick is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Godick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Godick!
Randy Godick seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almeida comes to the cage accompanied by Vale Tudo. Stanson has chosen Until The End as his entrance music. Alexandre Almeida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Stanson's chin.
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26
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
178 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandre Almeida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson misses with a straight left.
Stanson throws a jab when Almeida was well out of range.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
Almeida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanson misses the target.
Stanson lands with a kick to the temple. Almeida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Almeida. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Stanson.
Almeida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almeida slips under a jab from Stanson.
Almeida misses with a double jab
and Stanson counters with a good low kick that Almeida was not able to check.
Almeida falls off balance throwing a combination
so Stanson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stanson postures up and lands a big shot to Almeida's brow.
Stanson is in close to Almeida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanson looking to pass the guard.
Stanson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.
Stanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeida is retaining full guard.
Stanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stanson trying to control but Almeida is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson landing with the ground and pound.
Stanson distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanson distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Almeida keeping moving, preventing Stanson from controlling successfully.
Stanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stanson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stanson landing some decent shots from guard.
Stanson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson works over Almeida with some ground and pound from guard.
Stanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Stanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almeida's guard.
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.
Almeida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanson.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
Stanson slips a nice elbow through Almeida's hands, connecting with Almeida's forehead.
Stanson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stanson is looking to slow Almeida down with leg kicks.
Almeida throws a series of strikes that have Stanson backpedaling.
A combination from Stanson does no damage.
Almeida tries to bum rush Stanson with a series of wild strikes but Stanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexandre Almeida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almeida throws a right hand that Stanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanson also avoids with ease.
Almeida scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanson. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanson throws out the jab.
Almeida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanson throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Almeida misses.
Almeida throws a right hand that Stanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanson also avoids with ease.
Alexandre Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanson throws a push kick but Almeida slaps the foot to one side.
Stanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida throws a right hand that Stanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanson also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida moves away from the strike by Stanson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Almeida throws a right hand that Stanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanson also avoids with ease.
Almeida takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stanson lands an overhand right.
Stanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Almeida off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Almeida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stanson - the referee stops the clock and Almeida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stanson. Almeida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandre Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanson throws a right hand that Almeida ducks under and follows up with a left that Almeida also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Almeida throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanson connects with a crisp jab.
Stanson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stanson lands some shots froms side control.
Stanson working the head with strikes.
Stanson working the head with strikes.
Stanson cracks Almeida with a big elbow.
Stanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson working the ground and pound from side control.
Stanson is working Almeida over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stanson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Almeida is rocked!
Stanson lands an elbow.
Oh Almeida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almeida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stanson lands a nice forearm strike.
Almeida seems to have got his legs back now.
Brian Stanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stanson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stanson cracks Almeida with a big right hand but Almeida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stanson cracks Almeida with a big right hand but Almeida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Almeida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stanson working the ground and pound.
Stanson is trying to get an arm triangle but Almeida is defending well.
Almeida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stanson cracks Almeida with a big right hand but Almeida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
Stanson scoring with punches from side control.
Stanson working the ground and pound from side control.
Stanson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stanson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Almeida takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Stanson.
Stanson slips a jab and a cross from Almeida.
Almeida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanson.
Almeida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanson throws a head kick that misses.
Almeida misses with a wild combination.
Almeida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Almeida misses with a few strikes there.
Stanson shoots in and gets a takedown into Almeida's guard.
Stanson is working Almeida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanson postures up and lands a big shot to Almeida's brow.
Stanson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida is not content to let Stanson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stanson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Almeida is trying to escape and Stanson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Almeida is forced to tap! Nice work there by Stanson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Stanson! Brian Stanson retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Brian Stanson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just want to thank everyone for coming out here and supporting me tonight. I also want to thank my coaches, my training partners, and my corner.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shinola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinola's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hollywood. This should be fireworks!
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29
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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28
214 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinola scores with a head kick. Stevens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jeremy Stevens has been cut.
Brett Shinola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinola lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Stevens can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Shinola and Stevens drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Shinola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 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 Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Mcgillicutty told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Decent 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Boyka!
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, Jack Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boyka swings for the body but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Boyka tries for a takedown but Mcgillicutty circles away easily
and Mcgillicutty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Mcgillicutty misses.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but Mcgillicutty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgillicutty slips a straight right by Boyka.
Boyka lands with a kick to the temple. Mcgillicutty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mcgillicutty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boyka back to the cage. Mcgillicutty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgillicutty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgillicutty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillicutty ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka lands a high kick!
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Boyka tenderised Mcgillicutty's leg. Mcgillicutty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boyka catches Mcgillicutty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boyka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boyka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgillicutty defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Boyka thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcgillicutty drops Boyka with a beautiful combination! Boyka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mcgillicutty is looking for the KO!
Boyka is rocked!
It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boyka enables Mcgillicutty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boyka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh Boyka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mcgillicutty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgillicutty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boyka seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Mcgillicutty. Those never looked like landing.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgillicutty.
A left and a right from Mcgillicutty both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty misses with a wild combination.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgillicutty lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to get up but he can't break Boyka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boyka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyka is keeping the position for now.
Boyka manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Mcgillicutty there.
Mcgillicutty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka throws a head kick that half lands.
Boyka misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgillicutty counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka wants to stand and escape but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mcgillicutty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyka at a distance.
Boyka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mcgillicutty lands with a hook. Boyka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mcgillicutty wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcgillicutty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boyka in his tracks.
Mcgillicutty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgillicutty connects with a combination that backs up Boyka into the cage. Mcgillicutty lands a flurry of punches that gets past Boyka's guard. Boyka is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Mcgillicutty bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mcgillicutty!
Jack Mcgillicutty gave a mention to Ultimate Fighting Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Komljenovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Pewterschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Pewterschmidt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Filip Komljenovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carter Pewterschmidt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komljenovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Carter Pewterschmidt has been cut.
A combination from Komljenovic does no damage.
Komljenovic throws a shot to the body.
Komljenovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pewterschmidt.
Filip Komljenovic 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.
Oooooh!!! Komljenovic has knocked Pewterschmidt down with a huge combo! Komljenovic steps away and waves a wobbly Pewterschmidt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pewterschmidt shoots in for a takedown but Komljenovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Komljenovic lands a left and a right that send Pewterschmidt crashing to the mat, dazed. Komljenovic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pewterschmidt is rocked!
Komljenovic closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pewterschmidt out cold! Pewterschmidt corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Filip Komljenovic!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Jackson (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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mccoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Owen Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Mccoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mccoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Mccoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Jackson.
Mccoy with a nice cross.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mccoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mccoy pinned against the cage. Mccoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Mccoy counter with a right hand.
Owen Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccoy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Mccoy is controlling the position.
Mccoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Owen Jackson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mccoy.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Mccoy.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mccoy.
Jackson tries to circle away but Mccoy has him pinned against the cage.
Mccoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mccoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mccoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mccoy misses with a knee strike.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mccoy has him pressed against the cage.
Mccoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mccoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mccoy.
Mccoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mccoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mccoy presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mccoy has Jackson pressed against the cage. He pushes Jackson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Mccoy throws a beautiful elbow that sends Jackson crashing to the floor! Mccoy piles on the pressure with more strikes! Jackson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Mccoy!
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