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CWFC 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dalern Hardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Muller (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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166 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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184 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dalern Hardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller dives in and grabs Hardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardt pushes down on Muller's head and hops out.
Muller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Muller tries to bum rush Hardt with a series of wild strikes but Hardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muller, who protects the arm well.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
Hardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muller is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardt decides to stand back up. Hardt steps back and let's Muller get back to his feet.
Hardt has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardt controls his hands.
Hardt pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller is working Hardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardt has momentary wrist control but Muller slips an elbow through the middle.
Muller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardt has his foot on Muller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muller works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muller defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muller wants to control from the top but Hardt keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muller has managed to get both his arms back between Hardt's legs - danger averted.
Hardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardt is retaining full guard.
Hardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardt trying to keep a closed guard but Muller is proving a slippery customer.
Hardt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Muller manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardt prevents Muller from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller has his hands on Hardt's head, controlling the position.
Hardt looking to pass the guard.
Hardt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hardt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalern Hardt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muller blocks a head kick by Hardt.
Muller tries to keep at a distance but Hardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muller manages to break the clinch.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardt.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardt manages to avoid it.
Muller looks to land a combination but Hardt avoids it well.
Muller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Dalern Hardt has been cut.
Hardt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Muller lunges at Hardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardt's hand.
Muller tries to bum rush Hardt with a series of wild strikes but Hardt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardt fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardt gets a takedown into half guard.
Muller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muller sees it coming and defends easily.
Muller is looking to get back to full guard here but Hardt has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hardt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Muller is trying to control Hardt's posture but Hardt avoids it.
Hardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muller is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Muller working Hardt over with strikes.
Hardt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardt actively working from the bottom here.
Hardt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Hardt is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardt wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muller pulls his head out easily.
Muller is looking to pass Hardt's guard but actually Hardt recovers to full guard.
Hardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardt is keeping the position for now.
Dalern Hardt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muller cracks Hardt with a solid left hand.
Hardt wriggles free and stands up.
Hardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dalern Hardt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Hardt saw that one coming.
Hardt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Muller defends it nicely.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardt shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalern Hardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardt shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Muller missing with a left hand there. Hardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Muller misses.
Muller lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardt off the cage and back into range.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dalern Hardt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hardt shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Better Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Hardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Hardt on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalern Hardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Muller jabs at Hardt's body.
Muller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardt looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Muller leaves Hardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardt is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Hardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muller swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muller sprawls well. Muller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Muller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muller duly obliges.
Hardt tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller cracks Hardt with a hook to the temple - Hardt is on wobbly legs here! Muller swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hardt falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Muller wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Better Muller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Little's chin.
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23
134 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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22
142 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Machado circles away.
Little tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Little tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Little shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Little keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Little swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Little doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado scores with a hook.
Little is rocked!
Little clinches with his opponent.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Little.
Little fails to pull guard.
Little pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Little tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Little looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Little is one step ahead there.
Little being controlled here momentarily.
Little stops Machado from standing up.
Little wants to stand but Machado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little stands and steps away. Machado gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Machado defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Little.
Little really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Little shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Little looks to clinch
and Machado moves into the clinch.
Little lands a right hand.
Little tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Machado tries a knee to the head but Little blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Little's efforts to push away.
Machado wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to break the clinch but Little is controlling him.
Machado tries to circle away but Little has him pinned against the cage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Little drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Little uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Little shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Little tries to clinch but Machado moves away
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Little looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Little.
Machado throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Machado keeps the fight on the outside.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Little's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado lands the left hand.
Oh Little is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a body shot.
Craig Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little fails with the takedown
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado jabs Little right on the nose. Little blinks but takes it well.
Machado thows a body shot but no joy.
Little slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Machado throws a series of punches but Little avoids them all with ease.
Little seems to have got his legs back now.
Little is looking to clinch but Machado is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Little looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado moves into range and clinches up with Little.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Little shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Little's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Little fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Little fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machado sprawls well initially but Little persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Little stands up and beckons Machado to join him on the feet.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Little is looking to clinch.
Little takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh!!! Machado has knocked Little down with a huge combo! Machado steps away and waves a wobbly Little back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Little tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Little. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Little takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Craig Little is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado digs a good hook to Little's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little loses concentration momentarily and Machado pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Little crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Machado finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Machado!
A relieved looking Manny Machado 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Kelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Long.
Kelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Long controls his hands.
Kelo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Long lands a body punch.
Long tries to stall but Kelo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Long scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long trying to control the position but instead, Kelo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Long into the cage.
Kelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Long taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long looking to stall.
Kelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Long's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long prevents the takedown attempt.
Long is looking to control Kelo's arms but Kelo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Long has his back to the cage.
Long dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Long.
Long slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kelo. That snapped Long's head back.
Kelo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Long dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelo dodges the punch combination from Long.
Long throws a series of punches but Kelo moves out of range.
Kelo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clarence Kelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelo takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Long tries to bum rush Kelo with a series of wild strikes but Kelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Long keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelo.
Kelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Long looks to land a combination but Kelo avoids it well.
Kelo swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Kelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Kelo feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Kelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Long is on top in guard.
Kelo working a defensive guard here.
Long throwing strikes from guard but Kelo blocks nicely.
Kelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Long defends well.
Kelo 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.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Long advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelo wants to control but Long postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelo tries to improve position but can't.
Kelo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Long has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kelo defending against the ground and pound.
Long in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Long throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Long trying to control the position but Kelo is working away.
Long wants to stand but Kelo is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Long dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelo misses with a takedown attempt - Long sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Long makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelo.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Long uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelo.
Kelo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Long doesn't seem bothered though.
Long tries to land a front kick but Kelo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Long.
Long tries to bum rush Kelo with a series of wild strikes but Kelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelo is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo connects with a jab.
Long misses with the combination.
Alex Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelo jabs Long right on the nose. Long blinks but takes it well.
Alex Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long takes a swing at Kelo's ribcage but misses.
Kelo wants to clinch up but Long keeps it at a distance.
Long throws a right and a left that Kelo avoids nicely.
Kelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelo misses with a left hand
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clarence Kelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kelo misses
and Long counters with a slapping leg kick.
Long swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Long quickly recovers to half guard.
Kelo is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Long as he works his way to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelo wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Long seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kelo won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Kelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long!
Long trying to control the position but Kelo is working away.
Alex Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Long's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Long is looking to take a break and control but Kelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelo won't allow Long to pass to mount.
Kelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Long trying to control but Kelo is working from the bottom.
Kelo is trying to keep Long in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long preventing the sweep.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Long frees his head nicely. Oh but Kelo has switched to an armbar! Long is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Clarence Kelo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Hershey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaster comes to the cage accompanied by The Number of The Beast - Iron Maiden. Hershey has chosen Aztechnical as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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34
178 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Blaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Hershey!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hershey throws a right hand that Blaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaster also avoids with ease.
Blaster with a poor takedown
and Hershey counters with a low kick, right behind Blaster 's knee.
Blaster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hershey tries to avoid it but Blaster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hershey to the ground. Hershey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hershey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hershey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hershey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hershey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaster shoots and misses
and Hershey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Blaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hershey throws a nice looking combination but Blaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hershey. Those never looked like landing.
Hershey stuffs the takedown.
Hershey throws a right hand that Blaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaster also avoids with ease.
Hershey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hershey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaster.
Hershey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaster as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hershey misses.
Hershey misses with a two punch combination.
Blaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hershey pinned against the cage. Hershey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steve Hershey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hershey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hershey misses with the combination.
Hershey throws a lazy uppercut
and Blaster counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blaster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaster with a nice head shot there.
Hershey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaster with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hershey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hershey has momentary wrist control but Blaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Blaster landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blaster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Hershey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaster controlling from the top position.
Blaster wants to control from the top but Hershey keeps moving.
Blaster throwing strikes from guard but Hershey blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hershey is trying to keep Blaster in close.
Hershey keeping moving, preventing Blaster from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hershey tries to bum rush Blaster with a series of wild strikes but Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hershey leaves Blaster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Hershey does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaster dives in and grabs Hershey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hershey pushes down on Blaster's head and hops out.
Hershey tries to bum rush Blaster with a series of wild strikes but Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Blaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hershey tries to bum rush Blaster with a series of wild strikes but Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hershey is looking to chop away at Blaster's legs.
Master Blaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hershey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Blaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hershey keeps working.
Blaster slips a nice elbow through Hershey's hands, connecting with Hershey's forehead.
Hershey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hershey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hershey is looking to improve his position.
Blaster is looking to take a break and control but Hershey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blaster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hershey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blaster lands a big elbow - Hershey is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Hershey is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Master Blaster!
During a confident post fight interview, Master Blaster thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rene Vesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clinton has chosen Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
198 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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22
196 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rene Vesque!
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, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesque slips a jab and a cross from Clinton.
Vesque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clinton.
Clinton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vesque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clinton staying out of range there.
Clinton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vesque moves away from the strike by Clinton.
Vesque looks to land a right hand but Clinton moved out of range.
Clinton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vesque moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vesque misses with a lunging right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vesque's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vesque keeping full guard, as Clinton tries to pass.
Vesque tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton is stalling in the full guard.
Clinton passes Vesque's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vesque is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Clinton is taking a breather. Vesque says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vesque is not content to let Clinton control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bill Clinton.
Clinton is looking to land body kicks.
Vesque misses with an uppercut
letting Clinton counter with a right hand.
Clinton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesque.
Clinton thows a body shot but no joy.
Vesque scores with a punch to the head.
Vesque loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Vesque steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clinton.
Clinton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Vesque.
Vesque blocks the body kick.
Vesque misses the jab.
Vesque avoids the body shot from Clinton.
Clinton throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesque.
Clinton moves away from the strike by Vesque.
Vesque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clinton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clinton slips under a jab from Vesque.
Clinton shoots in looking for a takedown but Vesque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clinton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rene Vesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesque defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clinton.
Vesque lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clinton at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesque misses with a series of wild punches.
Clinton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rene Vesque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton scores with a nice right hand.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clinton.
Clinton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vesque stuns Clinton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vesque misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clinton lands a head shot.
Clinton lands a jab to Vesque's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clinton scores with a jab.
Clinton moves out of range as Vesque strikes.
Clinton misses with a body kick.
Vesque looks to land a left hand but Clinton moved out of range nicely.
Clinton lands a left and a right that send Vesque crashing to the mat, dazed. Clinton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vesque is rocked!
It looks like Rene Vesque has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clinton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clinton rushes Vesque and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton has had enough of the clinch but Vesque keeps him there for the moment.
Vesque prevents Clinton from breaking the clinch.
Vesque wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Vesque digs a right hand into Clinton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Clinton's gas tank.
Clinton stalling in the clinch but Vesque improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vesque throws a punch but it's blocked by Clinton.
A head punch on the inside from Vesque fails to land.
Vesque is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vesque works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vesque pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vesque creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clinton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vesque has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton is trying to break free.
Clinton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clinton manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Clinton.
Clinton misses with a double jab.
Clinton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesque misses with a body shot.
Clinton slips a straight right by Vesque.
Bill Clinton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vesque displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vesque connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vesque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clinton misses with a two punch combination.
Vesque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesque is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vesque takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vesque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Vesque blocks the low kick.
Vesque throws an overhand right that lands on Clinton's shoulder, as Clinton tries to avoid the shot.
Vesque misses with a wild combination.
Vesque misses with a two punch combination.
Clinton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vesque misses with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a straight right hand.
Vesque has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clinton finds it's way round the side to connect with Vesque's head.
Oh Vesque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vesque missing with a left hand there. Clinton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clinton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vesque swivels and escapes.
Vesque seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Clinton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clinton tries to control but Vesque wriggling away.
Clinton controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clinton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rene Vesque's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesque.
Clinton throws a hook but Vesque avoids it easily.
Clinton has Vesque up against the cage in a clinch.
Clinton throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesque.
Vesque misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clinton trying to stall but Vesque improves his position.
Vesque misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Clinton to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to break the clinch but Vesque has him pressed against the cage.
Clinton throws a punch but it's blocked by Vesque.
Vesque is trying to break the clinch but Clinton has him pressed against the cage.
Vesque fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vesque is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clinton breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Clinton blocks the leg kick.
Bill Clinton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clinton lands with a nice body punch.
Vesque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesque falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clinton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vesque's corner calls for a 1-2. Vesque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vesque throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Clinton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vesque.
Clinton thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vesque misses the target.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Clinton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vesque to the mat! Vesque manages to get full guard.
Clinton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vesque manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rene Vesque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesque controlling the pace for now.
Bill Clinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bill Clinton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vesque tries to control but Clinton wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesque prevents Clinton from getting the reversal.
Vesque throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Clinton wants to control but Vesque is having none of it.
Vesque thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clinton blocking the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Clinton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clinton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Clinton.
Well Clinton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Clinton!
A relieved looking Bill Clinton 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Kilipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falko Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kilipovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guns N' Roses: Paradise City. Mirko Kilipovic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
212 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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26
215 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Kilipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Falko Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilipovic misses with a body kick.
Kilipovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Estrada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estrada misses with a straight right.
Kilipovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Estrada. Estrada gets slowly back to his feet.
Estrada cracks Kilipovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Estrada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilipovic staying out of range there.
Kilipovic lands with a kick to the temple. Estrada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Estrada manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kilipovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Kilipovic's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Estrada postures up and lands a big shot to Kilipovic's brow.
Kilipovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Estrada has passed into side control.
Estrada is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Mirko Kilipovic has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Estrada working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada is trying to get an arm triangle but Kilipovic is defending well.
Estrada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Estrada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Estrada is trying to get an arm triangle but Kilipovic is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilipovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Kilipovic is trying to control Estrada's posture but Estrada avoids it.
Estrada tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Estrada lands a few punches from side control.
Kilipovic taking a bit of punishment here - Estrada scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Kilipovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Estrada scores with punches from side control.
Kilipovic sneaks back into half guard.
Estrada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilipovic's head.
Kilipovic is not content to let Estrada control the position.
Estrada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilipovic's head.
Kilipovic trying to control from the bottom.
Estrada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Estrada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Estrada lands a nice short elbow.
Estrada is nestled in close to Kilipovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mirko Kilipovic's cut is getting worse.
Kilipovic is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilipovic is staying active underneath Estrada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estrada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kilipovic taking some punishment here, with Estrada in his half guard.
Estrada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilipovic's head.
Estrada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kilipovic's head.
Estrada working the head and body with strikes.
Kilipovic is rocked!
Mirko Kilipovic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirko Kilipovic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Falko Estrada!
Falko Estrada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Mak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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23
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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27
145 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Soto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mak stuffs the takedown.
Mak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mak leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freddy Mak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Soto.
Mak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soto counters with a single leg into guard. Mak didn't expect that.
Mak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soto's guard.
Soto 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.
Soto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mak is looking to advance position but Soto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mak is working to get back to half guard.
Mak is working hard here to advance position.
Soto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mak is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Soto looking to control but Mak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mak is in a horrible position here. Soto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Soto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mak?
Mak prevents Soto from taking his back.
Mak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Soto.
Mak tries to reverse the position but Soto maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mak is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto tries to control but Mak wriggling away.
Soto working Mak over with strikes here.
Mak is desperately trying to improve his position but Soto has a good base and remains in mount.
Soto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mak?
Mak is squirming around, avoiding Soto's attempts to control the action.
Mak tries to control Soto's body but Soto pushes him off. Mak squirms to his side and now Soto has his back!
Soto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I really don't envy Mak right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to keep control of the position but Mak is staying busy.
Soto scores with punches to the body.
Mak manages to reverse the position and now he's in Soto's guard. Nice work there by Mak.
Mak landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mak lands a couple of elbows.
Soto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mak.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mak!
Mak is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soto with shots to the head and body - Mak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Soto prevents Mak from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Soto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mak closes the distance and clinches up with Soto, looking for a takedown. Mak pushes Soto against the cage but Soto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mak leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mak wants it to stay on the feet.
Soto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Soto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mak gets full guard.
Mak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soto trying to control but Mak is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto throwing strikes from guard but Mak blocks nicely.
Mak is looking for a triangle but Soto pushes his legs off easily.
Soto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soto wants to control from the top but Mak keeps moving.
Mak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto won't allow Mak to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto won't allow Mak to sweep him here.
Soto is looking to work some ground and pound but Mak has wrist control.
Soto wants to control from the top but Mak keeps moving.
Soto preventing the sweep.
Soto looking to sit in guard and control but Mak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soto looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soto working a defensive guard here.
Mak makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mak cracks Soto with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soto is looking for a triangle but Mak pushes his legs off easily.
Mak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mak is pushing down on Soto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soto is fighting to maintain full guard but Mak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Soto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soto working a defensive guard here.
Mak is looking to advance position but Soto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Mak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soto with shots to the head and body - Mak looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mak working to try and regain half guard.
Soto fails to advance to Mak's back.
Mak is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddy Mak will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mak moves out of range of the strikes.
Soto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mak counters with a single leg into guard. Soto didn't expect that.
Mak is looking to work some ground and pound but Soto has wrist control.
Mak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Freddy Mak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mak throwing strikes but missing.
Mak throwing strikes but missing.
Mak throwing strikes but missing.
Soto is trying to control the position but Mak postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto is keeping the position for now.
Mak throws a strike but Soto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Soto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Soto wants to control from the top but Mak keeps moving.
Mak trying to keep a closed guard but Soto is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soto is one step ahead there.
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soto cracks Mak with a solid left hand.
Mak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soto!
Mak lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soto is trying to escape the mount.
Soto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Soto's face.
Mak working Soto over with strikes here.
Soto is rocked!
Mak lands a nice shot to the head.
Soto is still in real trouble! Can Mak finish him?
Mak postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Soto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Soto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Mak!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Strykzilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gryphon Andersoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strykzilla's entrance music is A Certain Death - Misery Signals. A fine choice. Rampage Strykzilla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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260 lbs
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235 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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Strykzilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gryphon Andersoon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersoon misses with a hook.
Strykzilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersoon swivels and escapes.
Andersoon is looking to land body kicks.
Strykzilla on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strykzilla.
Andersoon throws a big shot that misses.
Andersoon thuds his shin into the meat of Strykzilla's side.
Andersoon throws a hook but Strykzilla avoids it easily.
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!
A head kick misses from Andersoon.
Strykzilla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andersoon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Strykzilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersoon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strykzilla's sensitive parts.
Andersoon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andersoon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andersoon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strykzilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Andersoon as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersoon. Strykzilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersoon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strykzilla is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strykzilla. Strykzilla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersoon. Strykzilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strykzilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Strykzilla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gryphon Andersoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersoon misses with a head kick.
Andersoon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strykzilla.
Andersoon throws a sloppy head kick
and Strykzilla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersoon's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla postures up in Andersoon's guard and throws a big left but Andersoon blocks it.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersoon has wrist control.
Strykzilla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersoon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strykzilla trying to control but Andersoon is working from the bottom.
Strykzilla is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersoon has wrist control.
Strykzilla controlling from the top position.
Strykzilla trying to control but Andersoon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage Strykzilla has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andersoon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andersoon misses with an uppercut. Strykzilla saw that one coming.
Andersoon misses with a kick to the body.
Andersoon wants to clinch up but Strykzilla keeps it at a distance.
Strykzilla ducks under a wild hook from Andersoon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersoon misses with a right hand
and Strykzilla counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andersoon being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gryphon Andersoon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andersoon loads up on a big right hand but Strykzilla slips the punch.
Strykzilla dives in and grabs Andersoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andersoon pushes down on Strykzilla's head and hops out.
Andersoon tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersoon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gryphon Andersoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strykzilla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Andersoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strykzilla somewhat.
Andersoon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Strykzilla takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Andersoon. Strykzilla shrugs it off though.
Andersoon throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Strykzilla stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Andersoon follows into mount!
It looks like Rampage Strykzilla has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strykzilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andersoon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Strykzilla is rocked!
Andersoon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andersoon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Andersoon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Strykzilla wants to hold on but Andersoon pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strykzilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersoon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Andersoon tries to control but Strykzilla wriggling away.
Strykzilla can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rampage Strykzilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersoon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andersoon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andersoon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersoon prevents Strykzilla from getting the reversal.
Andersoon landing strikes from the mount and Strykzilla is in trouble!
Oh Strykzilla is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strykzilla tries to hold on but Andersoon pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersoon controlling his opponent.
Andersoon softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Strykzilla is out cold! Andersoon jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gryphon Andersoon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gryphon Andersoon made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Sandoval has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian King's chin.
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval throws a hook but King blocks it.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King connects with a body shot that sends Sandoval's belly button to the back.
King slips under a jab.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval scores with a leg kick.
Brian King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Sandoval chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sandoval slips under a jab from King.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from King.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from King.
Sandoval swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King is looking to slow Sandoval down with leg kicks.
Sandoval swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King motions for Sandoval to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King stalks Sandoval and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sandoval's face. Sandoval staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by King misses
and Sandoval counters with an outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a jab.
It looks like Brian King has been cut.
A head kick misses from King.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King forces Sandoval back against the cage and clinches.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
King misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandoval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
King tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
King blocks a jab.
King misses with a straight left.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sandoval connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
King throws the kick towards the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval checks the leg kick.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Sandoval's head back.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian King's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King connects with a leg kick. Sandoval looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandoval connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King wants to clinch.
King moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King tries to land a leg kick but Sandoval saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
King throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King misses with a body punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
King is rocked!
Brian King's cut is getting worse.
King with a jab.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King thows a leg kick but Sandoval checks it
and Sandoval counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Sandoval follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Sandoval!
Barry Sandoval is the new heavyweight champion!
Barry Sandoval 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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