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SPF 26 - The Anvil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ry Laf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ry Laf has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pancho Pantera's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pancho Pantera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ry Laf!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laf throws a head kick but Pantera moves out of range.
Pantera avoids the head kick by Laf.
Pantera swats away the attempt to clinch by Laf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laf.
Laf throws a sloppy head kick and Pantera moves out of range easily.
Laf scores with a head kick.
Pantera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laf to the mat! Laf manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pantera drops back looking for a leg! Laf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laf manages to kick Pantera off! Pantera jumps back into Laf's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pantera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantera is breathing heavily.
Pantera drops back looking for a leg! Laf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laf manages to kick Pantera off! Pantera jumps back into Laf's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pantera is controlling him.
Laf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pantera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pantera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laf wants to stand but Pantera is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Laf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laf is looking to clinch.
Laf lands a left and a right that send Pantera crashing to the mat, dazed. Laf thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laf doesn't manage to clinch there - Pantera circles away.
Laf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Laf wants to clinch up but Pantera keeps it at a distance.
Laf lands a with a good body shot.
Laf doesn't manage to clinch there - Pantera circles away.
Laf scores with a spinning back kick!
Laf lands a big head kick that sends Pantera tumbling to the mat! Laf takes a step backwards and waves Pantera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pantera is rocked!
Laf throws a right and a left that Pantera avoids nicely.
Laf throws a head kick but Pantera moves out of range.
Laf pushes Pantera away with a front kick.
Pantera blocks a head kick by Laf.
Ry Laf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laf wants to clinch up but Pantera keeps it at a distance.
Laf tries a head kick but it misses.
Pantera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laf is refusing to be controlled, as Pantera sits in half guard.
Pantera is pressing down on Laf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laf is holding on for now.
Laf is defending against the submission attempts here by Pantera.
Laf is trying to stand back up but Pantera is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pantera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pantera.
Pantera prevents Laf from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pantera scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ry Laf dominated that 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.
Laf throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pantera.
Laf lands a big head kick that sends Pantera tumbling to the mat! Laf takes a step backwards and waves Pantera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Pantera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Pancho Pantera has been cut.
Pantera 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pantera seems to have got his legs back now.
Laf keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Pantera tries to free his leg and advance position but Laf is retaining full guard.
Laf is looking to stand up but Pantera isn't so interested in that idea.
Pantera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laf 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantera won't allow Laf to get back to his feet.
Pantera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laf pushes Pantera away with a front kick.
Laf gets caught flat footed, as Pantera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Laf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pantera.
Pantera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laf is keeping the position for now.
Laf looking to control.
Pantera looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantera trying to control the position from guard on top but Laf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pantera looking to pass the guard.
Laf keeping moving, preventing Pantera from controlling successfully.
Pantera passes Laf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pantera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laf keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laf scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pancho Pantera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laf is looking to clinch but Pantera is avoiding it.
Laf tries to close the distance and clinch but Pantera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ry Laf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Laf lands but Pantera takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pantera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laf.
Laf tries to clinch but Pantera moves out of range.
Laf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Laf.
A big left from Laf misses.
Pantera moves into the clinch.
Pantera has Laf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantera takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laf lands a shot to the body.
Laf taking a breather.
Laf is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Pantera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pantera lands a takedown into guard.
Pantera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pantera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laf is keeping the position for now.
Pantera postures up in Laf's guard and throws a big left but Laf blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pantera is looking to work some ground and pound but Laf has wrist control.
Pantera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pantera has Laf in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ry Laf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pancho Pantera's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Laf fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Laf misses.
Laf throws a head kick but Pantera moves out of range.
Laf throws a head kick but Pantera moves out of range.
Pantera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Laf!
Laf defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pantera.
Pantera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Laf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laf is trying to stand.
Pantera trying to control but Laf is having none of it.
Pantera throwing strikes here but Laf is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Laf is looking to get to half guard.
Laf regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pantera prevents Laf from standing back up.
Pancho Pantera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pantera is looking for a kimura here.
Pantera is trying to control the action in half guard but Laf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laf is looking for a sweep. Pantera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pantera trying to mount his opponent but Laf defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pantera.
Pantera wants to take a breather but Laf is having none of it.
Pantera prevents Laf from standing back up.
Pantera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pantera.
Ry Laf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pantera controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pantera feints and as Laf raises his hands in defense, Pantera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pantera trying to control the position from guard on top but Laf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pantera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pantera stops Laf from standing up.
Pancho Pantera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pantera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pantera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancho Pantera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ry Laf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Petruzalek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowell's entrance music is Doin Time. A fine choice. Justin Petruzalek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Petruzalek!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petruzalek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petruzalek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nowell is just riding it out for now. Petruzalek eventually gives up the hold.
Nowell is trying to stand back up but Petruzalek is controlling him
Nowell tries to roll over but Petruzalek keeps him under control.
Petruzalek stops Nowell from getting back to his feet.
Nowell is trying to control but can't.
Petruzalek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nowell pushes Petruzalek off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell takes the fight into the clinch.
Nowell scores a nice knee to the body.
Nowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petruzalek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Nowell.
Petruzalek looks gassed!
Nowell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petruzalek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nowell instigates a clinch.
Petruzalek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowell working Petruzalek over with knees to the body.
Nowell scores with a knee to the head.
Nowell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Nowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nowell leaning against his opponent.
Nowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nowell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bradley Nowell.
Petruzalek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nowell sprawls well initially but Petruzalek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petruzalek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petruzalek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petruzalek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowell defending well though.
Petruzalek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nowell sees it coming and defends easily.
Nowell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Petruzalek shoots in for a takedown but Nowell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nowell has Petruzalek up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but Petruzalek blocks with his arms.
Nowell landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowell obliges.
Nowell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nowell breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petruzalek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petruzalek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowell.
Nowell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petruzalek wants to get back to full guard.
Nowell trying to control the action but Petruzalek is working from the bottom.
Nowell wants to stand up but Petruzalek has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petruzalek looking for submissions off his back.
Nowell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petruzalek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nowell has managed to clinch.
Nowell blocking some punches.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nowell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Petruzalek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Justin Petruzalek has been cut.
Nowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nowell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petruzalek is breathing heavily.
Nowell landing knees to the body.
Petruzalek stops a takedown attempt from Nowell.
Nowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowell has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Nowell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petruzalek is pressed up against the cage. Nowell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petruzalek down to the mat. Petruzalek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Petruzalek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nowell circles away.
Nowell closes the distance and clinches.
Petruzalek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nowell stalling in the clinch.
Petruzalek misses with the head strike.
Nowell connects with a knee to the head.
Petruzalek is trying to drag Nowell to the mat but Nowell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nowell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Petruzalek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowell has him pressed against the cage.
Nowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell scores a nice knee to the body.
Petruzalek avoids the elbow strike from Nowell, against the cage.
Nowell crunches a lovely knee into Petruzalek's ribcage.
Nowell landing knees to the head.
Nowell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Nowell manages to break the clinch.
Nowell instigates a clinch.
Nowell scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nowell.
Nowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nowell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petruzalek can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell stalling in the clinch.
Nowell connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Nowell.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Petruzalek taking a breather.
Petruzalek tries to break free but Nowell pushes him back against the cage.
Nowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petruzalek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nowell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petruzalek fails with the takedown
and Nowell counters with a takedown into side control.
Bradley Nowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Petruzalek.
Petruzalek tries to bench press Nowell off him but Nowell keeps the position.
Nowell decides to stand back up. Nowell steps back and let's Petruzalek get back to his feet.
Nowell tries to clinch but Petruzalek is having none of it.
Petruzalek misses with a takedown attempt
and Nowell counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowell tries a body shot but Petruzalek blocks it.
Nowell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nowell scores with a knee to the head.
Petruzalek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petruzalek prevents it.
Nowell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petruzalek blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petruzalek as Nowell tries to tie him up.
Nowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Petruzalek is trying to break the clinch but Nowell is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nowell trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowell.
Nowell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petruzalek is trying to force a seperation but Nowell has the dominant position.
Nowell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petruzalek is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Nowell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Petruzalek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Petruzalek throws a head kick that misses
and Nowell moves into the clinch.
Petruzalek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nowell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petruzalek missing with a left hand there. Nowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petruzalek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowell manages to avoid it.
Petruzalek has a takedown stuffed.
Petruzalek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petruzalek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petruzalek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nowell counters with a low kick, right behind Petruzalek 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petruzalek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nowell tries to clinch but Petruzalek is having none of it.
Nowell tries to clinch up.
Petruzalek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bradley Nowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Petruzalek.
Petruzalek keeps the fight on the outside.
Petruzalek throws a hook but Nowell blocks it.
Nowell clinches up with Petruzalek and pushes him back against the cage.
Nowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nowell misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowell lands a knee to the head.
Nowell lands a nice knee to the body.
Petruzalek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Petruzalek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nowell.
Nowell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nowell working Petruzalek over with knees to the body.
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!
Nowell scores with a knee to the head.
Nowell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Petruzalek is trying to force a seperation but Nowell has the dominant position.
Nowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nowell obliges.
Nowell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Petruzalek's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowell slows down the pace here.
Nowell pushes off an throws an elbow but Petruzalek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Petruzalek is trying to break free.
Nowell misses with some punches.
Come on Nowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petruzalek is trying to break the clinch but Nowell has him pressed against the cage.
Nowell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nowell connects with a knee to the head.
Nowell working Petruzalek over with knees to the body.
Nowell tries a knee to the head but Petruzalek blocks it.
Petruzalek takes a knee to the side of the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nowell.
Nowell missing with knees to the body.
Petruzalek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nowell up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nowell just leaning against Petruzalek, taking a breather.
Nowell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nowell tries to stall but Petruzalek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nowell has Petruzalek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petruzalek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petruzalek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nowell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petruzalek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petruzalek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bradley Nowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Petruzalek or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowell which made him look bad.
Petruzalek throws a head kick that misses
and Nowell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nowell with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nowell.
Nowell has Petruzalek pressed against the cage, preventing Petruzalek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Justin Petruzalek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petruzalek is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Nowell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nowell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Nowell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slade has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Slade!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller slips under a jab from Slade.
Slade connects with a crisp jab.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Slade throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Slade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Slade, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Slade against the cage but Slade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slade closes the distance and clinches.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slade stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
Miller is trying to stall.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Slade just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slade.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
A short right from Slade.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Slade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slade prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Slade.
A short uppercut from Slade.
Slade has Miller pushed against the cage.
Slade is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Slade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slade leaning against his opponent.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Slade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Slade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Slade lands a right hand.
Slade gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Slade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
A short uppercut from Slade.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Slade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Slade works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
Slade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slade lands with an overhand left.
Miller clinches but Slade breaks the clinch
enabling Slade to counter with a crisp jab.
Slade clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slade.
Miller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slade lands with a left to the head.
Slade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Slade lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A short left from Slade.
Miller looking to stall.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Slade scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade stalls.
The crowd are getting on Slade's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Slade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John Slade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade clinches with his opponent.
Slade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Miller prevents a body shot from Slade.
Slade just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Slade won't want to take too many of those.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Slade taking a breather.
Good body shot from Slade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade stalling the fight.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Slade managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Slade pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Slade lands a left hand.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slade is leaning against Miller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slade lands a shot to the body.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Slade.
Slade stalling.
Slade continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slade prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slade.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slade.
Slade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slade avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Slade - that landed with a thud.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Slade.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Slade cracks Miller with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Slade as the two fighters clinch.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Miller wants to stall.
Slade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Slade controlling the action here for a moment.
Slade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slade just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Slade.
A shot in the inside from Slade.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Slade prevents the takedown attempt.
Slade slowing the pace effectively.
Slade receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slade's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slade digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Slade manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Slade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller tries to clinch
and Slade counters with a left to the body.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Slade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slade.
Slade takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Slade.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Slade looking to stall.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Slade taking a breather.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Slade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slade just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Slade.
Slade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Nice body punch from Slade.
John Slade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Slade lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slade stalling.
A body shot lands from Slade.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slade smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Slade misses.
Miller looks to clinch
and Slade moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller has Slade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
Slade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slade is defending well for now.
Slade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Slade tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Slade.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slade lands a body punch.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Slade.
John Slade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slade gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Slade blocks with his arms.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
Slade digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slade lands a shoulder strike.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Slade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slade avoids it.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Slade blocks it.
A short right from Slade on the inside.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Slade is blocking nicely.
Slade pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slade blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slade.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedro Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Slade.
A short right from Slade.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Slade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Slade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lawsoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Lawsoner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Kane's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Lawsoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Kane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawsoner wants to clinch up but Kane keeps it at a distance.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane forces Lawsoner back against the cage and clinches.
Lawsoner tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Lawsoner is trying to force a seperation but Kane has the dominant position.
Kane pulls guard.
Lawsoner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawsoner, into his guard.
Kane passes Lawsoner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane seems to be looking for submissions.
Kane postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lawsoner to stand up.
Lawsoner tries to clinch but Kane moves away
and Kane moves into the clinch.
Kane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kane has his foot on Lawsoner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawsoner works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lawsoner is breathing heavily.
Lawsoner is sitting in close to Kane's body. Kane has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lawsoner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lawsoner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Don Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
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, Dan Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Hill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Strong looks for a takedown but Hill sprawls well.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strong looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill drags the fight down to the ground.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Hill is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong distracts Hill with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong landing with the ground and pound.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Hill 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.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Strong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hill was covering up waiting for the punch and Strong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Hill trying to control the position.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill misses with a takedown
so Strong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
Strong preventing the sweep.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strong controls the pace.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Hill striking off his back but it's not causing Strong any problems.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is working an open guard so Strong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strong shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Strong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Hill tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hill's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong preventing the sweep.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hill tries for a takedown but Strong circles away easily
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Strong is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill tries to clinch there but Strong circles away.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Hill tries to clinch but Strong moves away
and Strong counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strong cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Hill trying to control the position.
Strong trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Strong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Strong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strong postures up.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Hill.
Hill scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strong keeps working.
Strong tries to improve position but can't.
Hill throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hill wants to control but Strong is keeping him busy.
Strong tries to improve position but can't.
Hill tries to stand but Strong is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Strong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill misses with a takedown
and Strong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Strong working Hill over with strikes.
Strong is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is looking to control Strong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hill avoid being mounted?
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Strong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Strong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Strong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hill looks for a takedown but Strong sprawls well.
Hill misses with a takedown
and Strong counters with a nice body shot.
Strong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hill did well to prevent Strong getting side control.
Strong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong working over Hill with some ground and pound. Hill looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strong is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill wants to stand and escape but Strong is having none of it.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hill clinches with his opponent.
Strong stops a takedown attempt from Hill.
Jack Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Hill.
Strong is stalling here.
Strong blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hill lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hill gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strong.
Strong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hill pulls his leg out and moves away.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strong counters with a single leg into guard. Hill didn't expect that.
Strong stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong cracks Hill with a solid left hand.
Strong trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strong with a poor takedown
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill fails with the takedown.
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strong showed some decent athleticism there.
Hill wants to control but Strong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hill's head.
Hill makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dan Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill stuffs the takedown.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strong as he avoids it easily.
Hill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strong backs up against the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strong takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill lands an elbow just above Strong 's eye.
Strong wants a takedown.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Jack Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strong, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Pawter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vance McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Pawter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vance McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Pawter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pawter circles away.
Pawter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
Pawter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pawter is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
McCarthy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pawter wants to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pawter moves into full guard.
Pawter pulls McCarthy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarthy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Pawter tries to pass.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pawter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pawter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pawter should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McCarthy has tightened it up now! Pawter should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vance McCarthy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Fife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Fife!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fife feints and as Volkov raises his hands in defense, Fife changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fife wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fife stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fife's head.
Fife is refusing to be controlled, as Volkov sits in half guard.
Fife wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Fife is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fife won't allow Volkov to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volkov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Volkov wants to control the pace but Fife is squirming around nicely.
Volkov dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Volkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fife is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Volkov lands a big elbow.
Volkov controlling his opponent.
Fife wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to finish this one by submission but Fife is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Volkov.
Volkov looking to control but Fife is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fife wants to try and get back to his feet.
Volkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov looking to control but Fife is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fife's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Volkov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fife wants to try and get back to his feet.
Volkov goes for an armbar but Fife turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fife.
Fife wanted to stand there but Volkov had control of the position.
Fife looks gassed!
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Volkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Volkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to control but Fife is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Fife that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fife is squirming around, avoiding Volkov's attempts to control the action.
Volkov lands with some strikes.
Fife is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fife?
Fife is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Volkov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fife counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fife.
Fife is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Volkov fails to pull guard.
Fife goes for a takedown attempt but Volkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fife tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Volkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fife is bucking up trying to escape but Volkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fife is breathing heavily.
Volkov landing strikes from the mount and Fife is in trouble!
Volkov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fife manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Fife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Volkov scores with punches from side control.
Volkov taking a break here but Fife is having none of it and regains half guard.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Fife is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fife is trying to stand.
Volkov trying to control from half guard but Fife is working away.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Fife is defending well.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Fife is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stops Fife from getting back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fife tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sydney Fife.
Fife fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Volkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Volkov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Volkov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fife takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fife is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fife, who protects the arm well.
Fife wants to get back to his feet but Volkov drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov taking a breather here.
Fife is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fife is working to avoid the ground and pound but Volkov connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fife can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Volkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Volkov misses with a takedown
and Fife decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Volkov's guard.
Fife decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fife is defended easily by Volkov.
Fife will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fife avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fife to the mat! Fife manages to get full guard.
Volkov throwing strikes from guard but Fife blocks nicely.
Volkov stands and throws Fife's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fife tries to escape but Volkov is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Volkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Volkov trying to control the action but Fife is working from the bottom.
Volkov controlling the position.
Fife is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Volkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fife sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two 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.
Volkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Volkov decides to stand back up. Volkov steps back and let's Fife get back to his feet.
Volkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Volkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sydney Fife.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Fife throws a nice head kick!
Fife shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fife was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fife stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Fife counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkov won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fife tries to stand but Volkov is controlling his head.
Volkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fife's best efforts.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fife tries to stand but Volkov is controlling from the bottom.
Volkov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Fife frees his head nicely. Oh but Volkov has switched to an armbar! Fife is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alexander Volkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sehanine Moonbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sehanine Moonbow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sehanine Moonbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moonbow.
Moonbow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Moonbow is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moonbow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moonbow loads up on a big right hand but Maxwell slips the punch.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moonbow pinned against the cage. Moonbow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moonbow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Sehanine Moonbow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moonbow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maxwell's half guard.
Maxwell is pressing down on Moonbow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maxwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moonbow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moonbow wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonbow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maxwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maxwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moonbow is one step ahead there.
Maxwell trying to strike off his back.
Maxwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moonbow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moonbow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moonbow defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonbow wants to get back to full guard.
Maxwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moonbow is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moonbow is working hard here to advance position.
Maxwell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moonbow punching from the bottom.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Moonbow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maxwell is defended easily by Moonbow.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moonbow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maxwell has hold of Moonbow's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Moonbow seems comfortable defending it but Maxwell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Moonbow is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Moonbow is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Maxwell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaiah Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castle throws a nice looking combination but Dela Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Castle is trying to stand.
Dela Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castle's head.
Dela Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castle is trying to stand back up but Dela Cruz is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dela Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Castle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dela Cruz thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
Dela Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dela Cruz thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Dela Cruz looks to land a strike but Castle avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Castle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Castle postures up.
Dela Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Castle wants to hold on but Dela Cruz pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dela Cruz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
BOOM! Dela Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Cruz misses with a head shot.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dela Cruz thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Cruz looking to secure an arm triangle but Castle defends it well.
Castle is trying to stand.
Dela Cruz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Castle hang on?
Castle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dela Cruz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castle tries to get out of the position.
Dela Cruz working for a submission but Castle is keeping him at bay.
Dela Cruz landing strikes from the mount and Castle is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz lands a big shot there that rocks Castle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Dela Cruz misses with a head shot.
Castle blocking the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Castle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dela Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Dela Cruz with the ground and pound from mount.
Castle is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle really wants to buck Dela Cruz off and get back to his feet.
Castle is breathing heavily.
Castle has left one of his arms exposed and Dela Cruz doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Castle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Dela Cruz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Final Countdown. Twist has chosen Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon McCall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Twist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
McCall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Twist wants to clinch.
Good exchange - McCall coming out on top.
Twist wants to clinch up but McCall keeps it at a distance.
McCall looks to land a combination. Twist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Anthony Twist has been cut.
Twist looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing.
McCall scores with a shot to the body.
McCall walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Twist drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! McCall swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Twist's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon McCall!
Brandon McCall retains his heavyweight title!
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