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LA Combat 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Malkowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Mac will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Malkowsky!
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, Nick Mac!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malkowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mac pinned against the cage. Mac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mac tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Malkowsky tries to bench press Mac off him but Mac keeps the position.
Mac throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mac lands a decent elbow from side control.
Malkowsky is trying to get back to half guard.
Mac is chipping away with strikes.
Malkowsky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mac.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malkowsky is trying to control Mac's posture but Mac avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkowsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Malkowsky is looking to reverse the position.
Mac cracks Malkowsky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mac misses with the ground and pound.
Mac working the ground and pound.
Mac is working Malkowsky over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mac working away.
Mac tries to score with some ground and pound. Malkowsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mac is putting a hurting on Malkowsky here, landing some big shots from side control.
Malkowsky prevents Mac from improving position.
Mac grinds an elbow into Malkowsky's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac looks up at the clock and then as Malkowsky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mac smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mac looks gassed!
Mac working the ground and pound.
Mac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mac lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mac working away.
Malkowsky is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mac is chipping away with strikes.
Malkowsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mac on the ground.
Mac trying to control the action but Malkowsky is working from the bottom.
Malkowsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mac is thwarting Malkowsky's attempts to control the position.
Mac takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkowsky controlling the position for now.
Mac throwing shots but Malkowsky is blocking nicely.
Mac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malkowsky has hold of Mac's hands but Mac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malkowsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malkowsky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mac pulls his head out easily.
Malkowsky trying to hold on to Mac's head to control him but Mac postures up.
Mac lands with a punch from half guard.
Malkowsky punching from the bottom.
Malkowsky is looking for a sweep. Mac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mac throwing shots but Malkowsky is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mac throwing shots but Malkowsky is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Mac there.
Malkowsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malkowsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mac scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malkowsky kicks Mac off and gets back to his feet.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malkowsky shoots in for a takedown but Mac shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mac avoids the body shot from Malkowsky.
Mac misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malkowsky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malkowsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mac working a defensive guard here.
Malkowsky won't allow Mac to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkowsky passes Mac's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malkowsky trying to control from half guard but Mac is working away.
Mac is breathing heavily.
Malkowsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac is trying to stand back up but Malkowsky is controlling him
Mac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malkowsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Mac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malkowsky off and has taken his back!
Malkowsky is covering up but some of the strikes from Mac are getting through and doing damage.
Mac lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mac throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Malkowsky has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mac.
Mac lands with a hammerfist to the side of Malkowsky's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkowsky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Malkowsky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mac.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac throws a sloppy strike and Malkowsky has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mac is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Malkowsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Malkowsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Putnel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putnel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This means War. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeAndre Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Putnel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis misses with a head kick.
Putnel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Louis moves into the clinch.
Louis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Putnel is trying to defend but Louis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Putnel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Louis.
Louis is trying to work for a kimura but Putnel is defending well.
Louis is nestled in close to Putnel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Louis content to control rather than advance.
Louis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeAndre Louis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Louis. That's going to slow Putnel down.
Louis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Putnel's guard.
Louis 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis forces his way into half guard.
Louis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Louis is taking a breather. Putnel 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.
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!
Louis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Putnel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Louis works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis is trying to get an arm triangle but Putnel is defending well.
Louis controlling from side mount.
Louis decides to stand back up. Louis steps back and let's Putnel get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Putnel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Louis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Louis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Louis dominated that round.
That's time! Louis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Louis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Louis pushes Putnel up against the cage in a clinch.
Louis breaks from the clinch.
Putnel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Louis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Putnel quickly recovers to half guard.
Louis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Louis passes to side control.
Putnel is breathing heavily.
Louis tries to advance to mount but Putnel denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis scores with punches from side control.
Louis controls the position from side control.
Louis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Putnel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putnel being controlled for a moment.
Louis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putnel is looking to regain half guard here but Louis keeps moving and retains side control.
DeAndre Louis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Louis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Putnel being controlled for a moment.
Putnel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Louis connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Louis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Louis dominated that second round.
That's time! Louis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Louis instigates a clinch.
Louis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Louis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Louis cracks Putnel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeAndre Louis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louis tries for a takedown but Putnel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Louis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Louis showed some decent athleticism there.
Louis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Louis misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Putnel did well to prevent Louis getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putnel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putnel is trying to stand.
Louis stalling.
Louis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Putnel can do to turn this around?
Louis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Putnel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Louis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Louis passes to full mount!
Louis is landing with some decent strikes but Putnel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Louis stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Louis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Louis is stalling in the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putnel wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Louis controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because DeAndre Louis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Louis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Putnel sprawls well initially but Louis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Louis uses his free foot to push down on Putnel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Putnel.
Louis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Louis'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putnel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Louis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Louis 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 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Louis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Encarnacao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Encarnacao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Encarnacao 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.
It looks like Encarnacao might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Encarnacao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Encarnacao's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Encarnacao keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Encarnacao to sweep him here.
Encarnacao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Encarnacao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Encarnacao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Encarnacao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Encarnacao lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Encarnacao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Encarnacao is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - Encarnacao has advanced to mount!
Encarnacao fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao controlling from the full mount.
Encarnacao lands a nice shot to the head.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Encarnacao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Encarnacao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Encarnacao has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Encarnacao didn't expect that.
Encarnacao looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Encarnacao is adopting a defensive guard.
Encarnacao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Encarnacao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Encarnacao landing punches.
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.
Encarnacao controlling from the full mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Encarnacao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Encarnacao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Encarnacao is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Encarnacao controlling the position easily from mount.
Encarnacao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Encarnacao smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Encarnacao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Encarnacao lands a heavy elbow.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jack Encarnacao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Encarnacao cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Encarnacao looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Encarnacao controlling his opponent.
Encarnacao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Encarnacao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Encarnacao fails with a takedown attempt.
Encarnacao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Encarnacao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Encarnacao drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Encarnacao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Encarnacao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Encarnacao is taking a breather. Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Encarnacao.
Encarnacao uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Encarnacao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao unloading with bombs!
Encarnacao controlling from mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Encarnacao scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Encarnacao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Encarnacao lands a heavy elbow.
Encarnacao is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Encarnacao extends the arm and Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Encarnacao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher has chosen Stillborn by Black Label Society as his entrance music. Otis Butcher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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256 lbs
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255 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otis Butcher!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Barnett stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Josh Barnett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Otis Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Barnett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butcher quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnett gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Barnett misses with a head kick.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett walks into a stiff left hand from Butcher.
Barnett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butcher, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Josh Barnett 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!
Barnett jumps guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Butcher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett drags the fight down to the ground.
Butcher is fighting to break Barnett's control of his arms but Barnett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnett is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Butcher rolls with it to try and escape but Barnett cranks on the arm and Butcher is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Barnett!
Josh Barnett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Criminal Minded. On his way into the cage it seems that Dwayne Wade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dwayne Wade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Wade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith catches Wade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wade thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Wade.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wade on his heels. He'll look to pass Wade's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith stops Wade from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Wade is working away.
Wade is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Smith thows a huge punch but Wade dodges it nicely.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Well, if Smith 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.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wade wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is keen to just control but Wade is a slippery customer.
Julio Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Wade moved away.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Wade lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Wade throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Wade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade misses with the combination.
Wade throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Wade misses.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Wade.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Wade moves out of range.
Dwayne Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade lands with a slapping head kick.
Wade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Wade jabs at Smith's body.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Dwayne Wade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Dwayne Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wade but Wade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Wade there.
Dwayne Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Wade lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith looks for the body kick but Wade saw that one coming.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
Wade lands the left hand.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wade won't be happy with that.
Smith working the ground and pound but Wade is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Wade defends.
Smith with the ground and pound but Wade regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Wade regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Wade is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade working a defensive guard here.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith cracks Wade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith checks a low kick from Wade.
Wade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working away.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Wade, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Wade against the cage but Wade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Wade lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith moves forwards but Wade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wade throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith feints a jab promting Wade to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Wade throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Wade which made him look bad.
Dwayne Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wade throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Wade misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice combination there by Wade.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Wade throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Wade scores with a three punch combo!
Wade cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wade dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Wade throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Wade swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wade blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wade misses with the combination.
Smith is looking to chop away at Wade's legs.
A low kick from Wade is predictable there
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Wade looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Wade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Wade regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Wade has wrist control.
Julio Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dwayne Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dwayne Wade.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Smith!
Post fight, Julio Smith took to the microphone: 'Fear is the mind killer... Galactic alignment all day, train all night.. all day! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liquid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Matthews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liquid Snake's chin.
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liquid Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snake with a nice cross.
BOOM! Snake lands a beautiful left hook that drops Matthews. Matthews tries to recover but Snake is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Matthews lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liquid Snake!
Liquid Snake made sure to mention his sponsor, Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, i am #1. Leon Souza has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Krauss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krauss stuffs the takedown attempt from Souza. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Krauss throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souza.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Krauss is defending well.
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krauss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Krauss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Krauss looks calm but he's in trouble here. Souza gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Krauss is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Souza lets go of the hold and Krauss can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Souza!
Leon Souza looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank everyone including my sponsors friends, family, trainers, and most of all this great company for the opportunity. thanks and GOODNIGHT'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcomn Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babitu comes into the arena with Na Bogi Koya blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcomn Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown blocks a head kick by Babitu.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Babitu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Babitu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babitu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babitu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Babitu. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Babitu moved out of range.
Babitu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babitu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown is looking to chop away at Babitu's legs.
Brown avoids the head kick by Babitu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Babitu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Babitu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Babitu lands with a slapping head kick.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babitu scores with a head kick.
Babitu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Babitu. That one must have hurt.
Babitu lands a high kick!
Babitu connects with a high kick.
Babitu cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Brown throws a hook but Babitu blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu scores with a nice body kick.
Babitu scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Babitu is out of range.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Brown misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Babitu lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Babitu's head but Babitu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babitu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brown.
Babitu scores with a leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Babitu! Brown is out on his feet! Babitu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brown is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brown is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Joeli Babitu 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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