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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chucky Ryukenchan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrtni Patuljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrtni Patuljak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chucky Ryukenchan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrtni Patuljak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryukenchan avoids the head kick by Patuljak.
Ryukenchan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Patuljak will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Patuljak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryukenchan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patuljak's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryukenchan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patuljak looking to control but Ryukenchan passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryukenchan connects with a nice short shot to Patuljak's temple.
Patuljak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ryukenchan is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patuljak strikes from the bottom but Ryukenchan uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Patuljak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ryukenchan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryukenchan scoring with punches from side control.
Patuljak is rocked!
Ryukenchan has hold of Patuljak's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Patuljak seems comfortable defending it but Ryukenchan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Patuljak is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Patuljak is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryukenchan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chucky Ryukenchan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul VanSchool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul VanSchool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanSchool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
VanSchool checks a low kick from Hernandez.
VanSchool misses with a jab, cross combination.
VanSchool jabs Hernandez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
VanSchool throws a leg kick but Hernandez moved away.
VanSchool takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
VanSchool works Hernandez's body with a nice hook.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VanSchool.
Nice defenses there by VanSchool.
VanSchool fails to land the takedown.
Hernandez takes a swing at VanSchool's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - VanSchool scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSchool shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hernandez's guard.
VanSchool throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez pulls VanSchool in to control the position.
VanSchool wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez 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.
VanSchool trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. VanSchool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. VanSchool defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
VanSchool is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
VanSchool trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but VanSchool can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing VanSchool from controlling successfully.
VanSchool knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from VanSchool.
VanSchool trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
VanSchool is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hernandez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hernandez has escaped and now he's on top!
VanSchool wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez slips nicely into half guard.
Hernandez wants to take a breather but VanSchool is having none of it.
Hernandez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is trying to control the action in half guard but VanSchool is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Hernandez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul VanSchool dominated that round.
That's time! VanSchool's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VanSchool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Hernandez misses
and VanSchool counters with an outside leg kick.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on VanSchool's shoulder, as VanSchool tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. VanSchool manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
VanSchool wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanSchool scores with the left hand. Hernandez knows he should have avoided that one.
VanSchool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul VanSchool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanSchool throws a leg kick but Hernandez checks it.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but VanSchool swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanSchool moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSchool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VanSchool falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hernandez counters by clinching up.
Hernandez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
VanSchool wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
VanSchool is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag VanSchool down to the mat. VanSchool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paul VanSchool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez.
VanSchool slaps away a takedown attempt from Hernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
VanSchool fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
VanSchool goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
VanSchool lands a jab-cross combination.
VanSchool shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hernandez eats them both and turns towards VanSchool to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left lands for VanSchool.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VanSchool scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
VanSchool closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VanSchool throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul VanSchool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from VanSchool.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - VanSchool circles away.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. VanSchool defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernandez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
VanSchool slips under a jab from Hernandez.
A shot to the liver by VanSchool. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down VanSchool rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but VanSchool shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hernandez fails with an attempt to clinch.
VanSchool fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Hernandez with that takedown attempt.
VanSchool lands with a nice combination. Hernandez backs away looking to recover.
VanSchool uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VanSchool paws at him with a jab and circles away.
VanSchool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VanSchool misses with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a right hand
and VanSchool counters with a nice body shot.
Hernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and VanSchool counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez.
VanSchool scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by VanSchool which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanSchool is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by VanSchool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul VanSchool dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
VanSchool misses with the combination.
Hernandez is trying desperately to land a takedown but VanSchool is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hernandez.
VanSchool finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paul VanSchool is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez moves into the clinch.
VanSchool wants to break free but Hernandez has control.
VanSchool wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
VanSchool is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as VanSchool takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
VanSchool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VanSchool tries to circle away but Hernandez has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSchool wants to break the clinch but can't.
VanSchool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VanSchool has had enough of the clinch but Hernandez keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
VanSchool trying to control the position but instead, Hernandez has worked for underhooks and has pushed VanSchool into the cage.
VanSchool misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
VanSchool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
VanSchool wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
VanSchool digs a good hook to Hernandez's body.
VanSchool misses with a series of wild punches.
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt
and VanSchool counters with a one-two to the body.
VanSchool keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
VanSchool misses with the combination.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VanSchool paws at him with a jab and circles away.
VanSchool clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
VanSchool trying to control the position but instead, Hernandez has worked for underhooks and has pushed VanSchool into the cage.
Hernandez leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanSchool tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
VanSchool wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Paul VanSchool is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
VanSchool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hernandez lands with a short shot to the head.
VanSchool working hard to break the clinch.
VanSchool is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
VanSchool lands on the inside with an uppercut.
VanSchool is trying to force a seperation but Hernandez has the dominant position.
Miguel Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VanSchool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul VanSchool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VanSchool, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul VanSchool!
Our winner, Paul VanSchool, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zane Pinwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Thordendal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thordendal has chosen Meshuggah - Shed as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Pinwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredrik Thordendal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinwan tries to clinch up.
Pinwan tries to clinch up.
Thordendal misses with a body shot.
Pinwan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thordendal counters with a right hand to the body.
Thordendal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thordendal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinwan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinwan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinwan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thordendal throws a leg kick that misses.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thordendal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thordendal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thordendal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinwan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thordendal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pinwan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thordendal keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinwan tries to clinch
and Thordendal counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pinwan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thordendal throws some wild stikes that Pinwan manages to avoid easily.
Pinwan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thordendal on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thordendal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinwan turns into him and now he's in Thordendal's guard.
Thordendal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pinwan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pinwan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thordendal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinwan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thordendal looking for a guillotine here but Pinwan defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thordendal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinwan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thordendal is trying to hold Pinwan in close to prevent damage but Pinwan has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinwan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thordendal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thordendal is trying to control but can't.
Thordendal actively working from the bottom here.
Pinwan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Thordendal.
Thordendal is looking for a sweep. Pinwan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thordendal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thordendal trying to control from the bottom.
Thordendal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pinwan pulls his head out easily.
Thordendal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thordendal is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Thordendal dominated that round.
That's time! Pinwan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Thordendal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinwan moves to clinch but Thordendal breaks away
and Thordendal counters with a straight right hand.
Thordendal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pinwan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thordendal is trying to get an arm triangle but Pinwan is defending well.
Thordendal with the ground and pound but Pinwan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thordendal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thordendal wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinwan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thordendal seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Thordendal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thordendal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thordendal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pinwan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Thordendal has cracked it and Pinwan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Thordendal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fredrik Thordendal!
Fredrik Thordendal really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howard Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glover Teixeira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Johnson!
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, Glover Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teixeira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
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!
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Teixeira has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Teixeira has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Teixeira on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Glover Teixeira!
During a confident post fight interview, Glover Teixeira 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Draven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, War Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Lucas lands.
Machine misses with a leg kick
and Lucas counters with a good, hard body kick but Machine shrugs it off.
Lucas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucas is one step ahead there.
Lucas trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Machine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucas has passed into side control.
Lucas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Machine will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is trying to work for a sweep but Lucas has mounted him!
Machine is bucking up trying to escape but Lucas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Machine can't escape the position.
Lucas trying to control but Machine is having none of it.
Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Lucas has a good base and remains in mount.
Lucas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machine kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machine tries to reverse the position but Lucas maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas punching from mount but Machine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Machine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lucas.
Lucas throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas tries to control but Machine wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lucas punching from mount but Machine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Machine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lucas.
Machine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machine stops Lucas from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lucas unloads with some shots from mount but Machine bucks and avoids them well.
Machine can't escape the position.
Lucas working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Machine looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lucas! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Draven Lucas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Skenja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Lemay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skenja comes to the cage accompanied by i against i. Lemay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gorguts - Obscura kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Skenja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc Lemay!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skenja is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lemay's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Skenja working Lemay over with strikes.
Lemay trying to control here.
Lemay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemay looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Skenja is defending well. Lemay quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Skenja has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lemay celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Lemay!
Luc Lemay really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Proudstar has chosen Pale Horse as his entrance music. James Proudstar 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proudstar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidov circles away quickly and effectively.
Proudstar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalidov as he avoids it easily.
Proudstar throws a low kick, looking for Khalidov's leg but Khalidov calmly moves out of range.
Khalidov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khalidov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Proudstar tries a low kick but Khalidov avoids it.
Proudstar has his takedown stuffed
and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Proudstar wants to sweep here but Khalidov controlling him for the moment.
Proudstar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Proudstar keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khalidov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Proudstar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khalidov shoots in for a double leg but Proudstar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khalidov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Proudstar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Proudstar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khalidov counters with a takedown into side control.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Proudstar.
Proudstar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khalidov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khalidov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khalidov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proudstar tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proudstar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khalidov working the head with strikes.
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.
Khalidov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Proudstar gets back to half guard.
Khalidov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proudstar wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
Khalidov working Proudstar over with strikes.
Khalidov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalidov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proudstar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Proudstar trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Proudstar works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov stopping the sweep attempt from Proudstar.
Khalidov scoring with some ground and pound.
Proudstar looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Proudstar holds on and takes a little breather.
Khalidov throwing strikes but missing.
Khalidov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Proudstar wants to sweep but no luck.
Khalidov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Proudstar's head.
Proudstar 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.
Khalidov postures up and lands a big shot to Proudstar's brow.
Proudstar is trying to keep Khalidov in close.
Proudstar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khalidov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalidov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khalidov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Proudstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khalidov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Proudstar's head.
Proudstar looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
Khalidov postures up and lands a big shot to Proudstar's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mamed Khalidov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Proudstar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khalidov counters with a two punch combo.
Proudstar tries for a takedown but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Proudstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Proudstar stuffs the takedown.
Khalidov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Proudstar.
Khalidov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Proudstar is trying to improve his position.
Proudstar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Khalidov connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Proudstar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proudstar is trying to get back to half guard.
Proudstar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Khalidov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalidov is chipping away with strikes.
Proudstar is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Proudstar struggling a bit here.
Proudstar is not content to let Khalidov control the position.
Proudstar gets back to half guard.
Proudstar is pressing down on Khalidov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khalidov looking to sit in guard and control but Proudstar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Proudstar is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidov has wrist control.
Proudstar trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proudstar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proudstar is looking to work some ground and pound but Khalidov has wrist control.
Khalidov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudstar looking to pass the guard.
Proudstar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khalidov's guard.
Khalidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Proudstar lands a jab to Khalidov's midsection.
Khalidov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Proudstar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khalidov sprawls well. Khalidov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Proudstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamed Khalidov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Proudstar.
Khalidov fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Proudstar as he connects with a hook.
Proudstar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalidov tries to avoid it but Proudstar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalidov to the ground. Khalidov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Proudstar tries for a takedown but Khalidov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khalidov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Proudstar avoids it really well and circles away.
Mamed Khalidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proudstar tries to land a front kick but Khalidov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James Proudstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Khalidov tries to sprawl out of it but Proudstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khalidov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khalidov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proudstar rushes Khalidov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Proudstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Proudstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Proudstar fails with the takedown.
Proudstar clinches.
Proudstar scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Proudstar - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Proudstar.
Proudstar lands a knee to the head.
Proudstar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudstar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Khalidov regains guard immediately.
Proudstar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khalidov trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khalidov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Proudstar is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalidov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidov is trying to keep Proudstar in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Proudstar wants to pass the guard but Khalidov is keeping the position.
Proudstar preventing the sweep.
Proudstar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khalidov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Proudstar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Proudstar preventing the sweep.
Proudstar postures up in Khalidov's guard and throws a big left but Khalidov blocks it.
Proudstar passes Khalidov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Proudstar.
Proudstar wants to work for an arm triangle but Khalidov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Proudstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khalidov is just riding it out for now. Proudstar eventually gives up the hold.
Proudstar tries to pass to full mount but Khalidov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to control here.
Proudstar is trying to work for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
Khalidov is trying to get back to full guard.
Khalidov is pressing down on Proudstar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Proudstar throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Proudstar is proving a slippery customer.
Proudstar forces his way into half guard.
Proudstar seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidov defends the submission attempt.
Khalidov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Proudstar is working away from the top position though.
Khalidov tries to roll over but Proudstar keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proudstar moves nicely into side control.
Khalidov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Proudstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Proudstar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Proudstar!
A very excited looking James Proudstar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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