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Bushido 7: Bisley vs Mela PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Godick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Momma said knock you out. Sterling Archer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Randy Godick's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Godick!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archer cracks Godick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Godick.
Archer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Godick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Godick looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Godick stumbling backwards into the cage! Godick bounces back off the cage towards Archer, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Archer lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Archer celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sterling Archer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Fraizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Fraizer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fraizer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fraizer misses the jab.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fraizer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Fraizer.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fraizer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Fraizer.
Harris tries to bum rush Fraizer with a series of wild strikes but Fraizer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fraizer throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fraizer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Harris looks to land a combination but Fraizer avoids it well.
Fraizer cracks Harris with a good jab.
Fraizer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Fraizer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Fraizer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a combination but Fraizer avoids it well.
Fraizer jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fraizer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fraizer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Fraizer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Fraizer.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fraizer on the side of the head.
Fraizer throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Fraizer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Fraizer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris throws a body punch but Fraizer moves out of range.
Fraizer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fraizer throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Fraizer misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crunch! Harris slams his shin into Fraizer's torso.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Fraizer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fraizer throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fraizer if he has to take too many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Fraizer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Fraizer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fraizer swinging wildly here.
Fraizer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fraizer blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fraizer misses with a series of wild punches.
Fraizer looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraizer.
Fraizer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fraizer scores with a nice strike.
Fraizer throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Fraizer backing up. Fraizer nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Fraizer's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris scores with a three punch combo!
Harris is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Fraizer. Those never looked like landing.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris is looking to wear down Fraizer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harris lands a head kick!
Fraizer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fraizer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fraizer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Fraizer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Harris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fraizer scores with a three punch combo!
Fraizer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Fraizer throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Fraizer throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Fraizer is just out of range.
Fraizer takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Fraizer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Ethan Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fraizer's head.
Fraizer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fraizer is breathing heavily.
Fraizer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Fraizer walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fraizer.
Harris stalks Fraizer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fraizer's face. Fraizer staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fraizer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris scores with a one two! Fraizer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harris looks to land a combination but Fraizer avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Fraizer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fraizer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fraizer dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Fraizer's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fraizer just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Fraizer throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Fraizer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fraizer moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris misses with the combination.
Fraizer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Fraizer misses.
Ethan Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Fraizer. Fraizer gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris scores with the left hand. Fraizer knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fraizer. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Fraizer misses.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fraizer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fraizer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris throws a one two combo.
Fraizer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Harris throws a head kick that Fraizer semi-blocks.
Marc Fraizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris cracks Fraizer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fraizer throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris lands a nice hook to Fraizer's body. Fraizer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris slips under a jab from Fraizer.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Fraizer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fraizer doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Fraizer. Beautiful body shot.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fraizer throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Fraizer throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fraizer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Harris misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fraizer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Fraizer tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Fraizer looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Ethan Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Fraizer.
Fraizer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Harris 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!
Fraizer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fraizer throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Fraizer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ethan Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fraizer misses with a two punch combination.
Fraizer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Fraizer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fraizer is nestled in close to Harris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Fraizer is controlling him well.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fraizer trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fraizer.
Harris tries to kick Fraizer off but Fraizer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraizer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Fraizer is controlling him
Harris taking some punishment here, with Fraizer in his half guard.
Fraizer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris pushes Fraizer off looking to stand but Fraizer dives back in and keeps control.
Fraizer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Harris blocks a head kick by Fraizer.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Fraizer backs away looking to recover.
Fraizer lands a lovely overhand right.
Fraizer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fraizer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Fraizer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraizer misses with a few strikes there.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fraizer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fraizer.
Fraizer swinging wildly here.
Fraizer swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris digs a good hook to Fraizer's body.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraizer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris sizes up Fraizer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Harris there.
Fraizer looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Fraizer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Fraizer misses with a hook.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fraizer misses with a double jab.
Fraizer wants to land a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Fraizer does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fraizer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fraizer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
Fraizer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harris as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fraizer can pounce on him.
Fraizer lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Fraizer tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris's corner calls for a 1-2. Harris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marc Fraizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fraizer misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Fraizer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Harris!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Figgus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Nickleson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Figgus!
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, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickleson misses with a straight left.
Figgus tries to clinch
enabling Nickleson to counter with a crisp jab.
Figgus tries to clinch up
and Nickleson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figgus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figgus moves in looking to clinch but Nickleson pushes him off.
Figgus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickleson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Figgus thinking.
Figgus wants to clinch.
Figgus moves away from the strike by Nickleson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nickleson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figgus dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
Nickleson throws a body punch but Figgus moves out of range.
Figgus drives through and clinches with Nickleson against the cage.
Figgus missing with knees to the body.
Nickleson blocks the elbow strike.
Nickleson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgus thows a body shot but no joy.
Nickleson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickleson. Figgus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nickleson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figgus doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickleson circles away.
Cyril Figgus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickleson misses with a straight left.
Figgus tries to clinch up
and Nickleson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but Figgus avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgus misses with an uppercut.
Figgus swings for the body but Nickleson moves out of range.
Figgus digs a good hook to Nickleson's body.
Figgus moves to clinch but Nickleson breaks away
and Nickleson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Figgus slips under a jab.
Nickleson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Figgus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Figgus misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgus wants to clinch but Nickleson slips to the side
and Nickleson counters with a left to the body.
Figgus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickleson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickleson is pawing at Figgus, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Figgus's nose. Figgus is badly hurt! Nickleson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Figgus tries desperately to hold on but Nickleson is relentless in his assault! As Figgus receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Nickleson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Nickleson!
Damon Nickleson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toki Mazuke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Davis's chin.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazuke walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Mazuke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis scores with a hook to the body. Mazuke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazuke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Mazuke.
Mazuke slips a jab from Davis.
Mazuke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazuke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Davis's guard now.
Mazuke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazuke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis looking for a sweep. Not yet Davis, not yet.
Mazuke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Davis pulls Mazuke in close to his closed guard and prevents Mazuke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mazuke trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Davis just wasn't active enough.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Mazuke shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Michael Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toki Mazuke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
Mazuke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis dives in and grabs Mazuke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mazuke pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazuke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazuke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mazuke, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazuke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis stands up over Mazuke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mazuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Mazuke looks winded!
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Mazuke's legs - danger averted.
Davis distracts Mazuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davis is pushing down on Mazuke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazuke is fighting to maintain full guard but Davis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mazuke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazuke on the ground.
Davis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Davis drops an elbow to the side of Mazuke's head.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mazuke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mazuke is rocked!
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mazuke is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mazuke is out cold - huge knockout for Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Davis!
After winning the bout, Michael Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamahawe Ole's entrance music is E ala E by Israel . A fine choice. JJ Kamahawe Ole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kamahawe Ole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamahawe Ole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamahawe Ole is keeping the position for now.
Kamahawe Ole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.
Kamahawe Ole is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carter rolls with it to try and escape but Kamahawe Ole cranks on the arm and Carter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Kamahawe Ole!
A pretty intense looking JJ Kamahawe Ole took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel N Willan (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel N Willan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Willan did well to prevent Horton getting side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Horton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Willan is looking to control Horton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willan avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horton pulls his head out easily.
Willan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Horton slips a nice elbow through Willan's hands, connecting with Willan's forehead.
Horton is looking for a kimura here.
Willan trying to control from the bottom.
Willan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horton pulls his head out easily.
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.
Willan is staying active underneath Horton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willan sees it coming and defends easily.
Horton drops an elbow to the side of Willan's head.
Horton is looking for a kimura here.
Willan is trying to maintain the position but Horton is very close to passing his half guard.
Horton stalling.
Horton 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.
Willan trying to hold on to Horton's head to control him but Horton postures up.
Horton is trying to work for a kimura but Willan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willan looking for submissions off his back.
Horton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Willan tries to kick Horton off but Horton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Horton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willan defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to take a breather but Willan is having none of it.
Willan wants to improve his position but Horton is controlling well.
Horton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Willan is desperately trying to improve his position but Horton has a good base and remains in mount.
Willan is bucking up trying to escape but Horton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Horton landing strikes from the mount and Willan is in trouble!
Horton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Willan is surviving well by controlling Horton's body position as best he can.
Horton has control of Willan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Willan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Horton with shots to the head and body - Willan looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton controlling from the full mount.
Horton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Horton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Willan?
Horton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Willan is rocked!
Horton lands a big shot to the head and Willan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tim Horton!
After the big win, Tim Horton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov's entrance music is Ruskej rapec je klasa. A fine choice. Ichiro Kosugi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Kosugi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosugi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makarov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kosugi.
Kosugi connects with a body shot.
Kosugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarov walks into a stiff left hand from Kosugi.
Igor Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kosugi as Makarov shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarov throws a shot to the body.
Kosugi lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Makarov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kosugi and Makarov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kosugi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichiro Kosugi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovca Namjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Rosenberg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ovca Namjera's chin.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
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, Ovca Namjera!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Namjera.
Namjera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenberg misses with a leg kick.
Namjera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosenberg misses with a body shot.
Rosenberg lands a big head kick that sends Namjera tumbling to the mat! Rosenberg takes a step backwards and waves Namjera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Namjera is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Namjera is still on wobbly legs! Can Rosenberg finish him?
Rosenberg with a nice cross.
Rosenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rosenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
Namjera seems to have recovered his senses.
Niko Rosenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovca Namjera.
A telegraphed right hand from Rosenberg misses the target.
Rosenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rosenberg. No joy for Namjera on that attempt.
Rosenberg has closed the distance and engaged Namjera in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosenberg.
Namjera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenberg prevents it.
Rosenberg stalling against the cage.
Rosenberg lands a damaging elbow.
Namjera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Namjera manages to end up in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rosenberg is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Namjera is controlling him well.
Rosenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Namjera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rosenberg is working hard here to advance position.
An elbow from Namjera crashes against the mat.
Namjera lands an elbow.
You can see the frustration on Rosenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Namjera cracks Rosenberg with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rosenberg taking a bit of punishment here - Namjera scoring with strikes.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namjera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Namjera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rosenberg is avoiding damage well.
Rosenberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
Rosenberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Namjera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Namjera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Namjera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg is trying to improve his position.
Namjera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rosenberg is looking to regain half guard here but Namjera keeps moving and retains side control.
Rosenberg is not content to let Namjera control the position.
Rosenberg struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg is looking for a sweep.
Namjera scores with a couple of short elbows.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
Rosenberg tries to improve position but can't.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
Namjera scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Namjera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rosenberg down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namjera looks up at the clock and then as Rosenberg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Namjera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Namjera cracks Rosenberg with a big right hand but Rosenberg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rosenberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ovca Namjera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Namjera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rosenberg did well to prevent Namjera getting side control.
Namjera moves nicely into side control.
Rosenberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Namjera working the ground and pound.
Namjera wants to control but Rosenberg is keeping him busy.
Namjera tries to move to mount but Rosenberg blocks the move with his legs.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
Namjera throws an elbow but Rosenberg slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera scores with punches from side control.
Namjera advances to full mount.
Rosenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Rosenberg tries to lock up and control but Namjera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rosenberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rosenberg tries to lock up and control but Namjera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rosenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Namjera lands a big shot there that rocks Rosenberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberg can't escape the position.
Namjera wants to control the pace but Rosenberg is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namjera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Namjera in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rosenberg working to try and regain half guard.
Namjera landing shots from mount.
Ovca Namjera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Namjera looking to control but Rosenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Namjera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rosenberg is looking to improve his position but Namjera isn't that keen on the idea.
Rosenberg wants to hold on but Namjera pushes him away.
Rosenberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Namjera has control of Rosenberg's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rosenberg regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg is bucking up trying to escape but Namjera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Namjera trying to control but Rosenberg is having none of it.
Namjera is working for a guillotine from mount but Rosenberg frees his head quite easily.
Rosenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rosenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Namjera controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namjera wants to take a breather but Rosenberg is having none of it.
Rosenberg tries to roll over but Namjera keeps him under control.
Rosenberg trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Namjera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Namjera is looking to advance position but Rosenberg won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenberg is not content to let Namjera control the position.
Namjera lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ovca Namjera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rosenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namjera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Namjera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rosenberg as he jumps to the side.
Rosenberg throws a head kick that Namjera semi-blocks.
Rosenberg throws a low kick but Namjera moves out of range easily.
Rosenberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niko Rosenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenberg lands a big head kick that sends Namjera tumbling to the mat! Rosenberg takes a step backwards and waves Namjera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namjera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rosenberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namjera cracks Rosenberg with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Rosenberg misses
and Namjera counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosenberg lands a big head kick that sends Namjera tumbling to the mat! Rosenberg takes a step backwards and waves Namjera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rosenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namjera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Namjera counters with a takedown into side control.
Rosenberg tries to escape but Namjera is in control.
Rosenberg is looking for a sweep.
Namjera controlling from side mount.
Namjera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rosenberg tries to improve position but can't.
Rosenberg prevents Namjera from improving position.
Namjera wants to control but Rosenberg is keeping him busy.
Rosenberg sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberg tries to roll over but Namjera keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namjera is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Namjera lands a nice short elbow.
Rosenberg is trying to stand.
Rosenberg wants to control but Namjera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rosenberg has one foot on Namjera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rosenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namjera cracks Rosenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Namjera shoots in and drives through. Rosenberg sprawls well.
A big right from Namjera misses.
Rosenberg wants to clinch up but Namjera keeps it at a distance.
Namjera shoots in for a double leg but Rosenberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niko Rosenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovca Namjera.
Rosenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenberg misses with an uppercut. Namjera saw that one coming.
Rosenberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Rosenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Namjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rosenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Namjera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rosenberg pinned against the cage. Rosenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rosenberg swivels and escapes.
Namjera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosenberg defends it nicely.
Namjera misses with an uppercut. Rosenberg saw that one coming.
Ovca Namjera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rosenberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rosenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namjera.
Rosenberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenberg tries to land a front kick but Namjera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niko Rosenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Namjera takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Rosenberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Namjera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela comes to the cage accompanied by Da Rockwilder . Bisley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jokke Mela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Bisley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisley throws the kick towards the body but Mela avoids it.
Mela avoids the body shot from Bisley.
Jokke Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Bisley misses.
Mela misses with a takedown attempt - Bisley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Bisley does it's job there.
Bisley misses with a straight right.
Bisley misses with a low kick.
Mela takes a swing at Bisley's ribcage but misses.
Mela checks a leg kick nicely.
Mela thows a body shot but no joy.
Mela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bisley throws out the jab.
Mela walks into a jab.
Mela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela misses with a body shot.
Mela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bisley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mela throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bisley was covering up waiting for the punch and Mela finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mela forces his way into half guard.
Mela is keen to just control but Bisley is a slippery customer.
Bisley is trying to control but Mela passes into side control!
Mela is trying to get an arm triangle but Bisley is defending well.
Mela goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bisley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mela but great work by Bisley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisley is staying tight to Mela's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bisley trying to control the position but Mela is working away.
Mela manages to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mela trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bisley landing strikes from the mount.
Mela is looking to get to half guard.
Bisley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bisley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bisley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bisley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mela?
Bisley tries to control but Mela wriggling away.
Bisley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mela hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Bisley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Mela that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mela wants to hold on but Bisley pushes him away.
Bisley landing punches.
Bisley looking to control but Mela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bisley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bisley wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bisley lands a big elbow.
Bisley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bisley controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Bisley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mela misses with a hook. Bisley ducked under it nicely.
Bisley misses with a low kick.
Bisley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mela misses the shot to the body.
Bisley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mela moves out of range of the leg kick from Bisley.
Bisley throws a body punch but Mela moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bisley. Mela shrugs it off though.
Mela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bisley counters with a body kick that stops Mela in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bisley manages to avoid it.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bisley.
Mela tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mela avoids a kick to the body.
Mela jabs Bisley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mela misses with a takedown attempt - Bisley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bisley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mela shoots for a double leg takedown but Bisley sprawls well. He's pushed Mela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bisley doesn't seem bothered though.
Bisley's corner calls for a 1-2. Bisley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garrett Bisley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bisley moves away.
Bisley misses with a wild body shot.
Mela misses with an uppercut
and Bisley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mela misses the shot to the body.
Mela misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bisley avoids the body shot from Mela.
Bisley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mela with a poor takedown
and Bisley counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mela.
Mela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bisley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mela scrambles back to his feet.
Bisley throws a lazy body kick
and Mela counters with a right hand to the body.
Bisley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mela shoots in for a double leg but Bisley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bisley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bisley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mela is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bisley. Mela shrugs it off though.
Oh Mela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garrett Bisley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bisley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mela to the canvas! Mela doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bisley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Bisley! Garrett Bisley retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Garrett Bisley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Rogers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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290 lbs
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286 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Rickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rickson looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Rickson.
Rickson avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Rickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rickson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carl Rickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Rogers lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rickson.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rickson motions for Rogers to come forward. Rickson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rickson has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rickson tries for a takedown but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rickson lands a head kick!
Rickson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rickson blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch but Rickson moves out of range.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rickson's head.
Rickson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers lands with a right and another and another! Rickson is in big trouble! Rogers lands again and this time it's lights out for Rickson! A quality knockout there for Rogers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy Rogers!
Jimmy Rogers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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