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HFC 94 Fatality PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Hopkins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Moneymaker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins walks into a straight right hand from Moneymaker.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Moneymaker keeps it at a distance.
Moneymaker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Hopkins has a closed guard, preventing Moneymaker from standing up.
Moneymaker stands up from Hopkins's guard - Moneymaker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moneymaker gets a clinch.
Hopkins connects with a knee to the head.
Moneymaker breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Moneymaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Moneymaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Moneymaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moneymaker looking to throw knees to the head but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins has Moneymaker pressed against the cage, preventing Moneymaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moneymaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Hopkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but Moneymaker blocks it.
Hopkins is looking to control Moneymaker's arms but Moneymaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hopkins has his back to the cage.
Moneymaker wants the takedown. Hopkins is fighting it off but Moneymaker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hopkins's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moneymaker trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Hopkins is working an open guard so Moneymaker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Moneymaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moneymaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins gets caught flat footed, as Moneymaker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hopkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moneymaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moneymaker stands up and waves to Hopkins to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches up with Moneymaker, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes Moneymaker against the cage but Moneymaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moneymaker avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Moneymaker closes the distance and clinches.
Moneymaker blocks the elbow strike.
Hopkins avoids the elbow strike from Moneymaker, against the cage.
Hopkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moneymaker blocks it with crossed arms.
Moneymaker managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Moneymaker avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Moneymaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moneymaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moneymaker blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Moneymaker lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins trying to stall but Moneymaker improves his position.
Moneymaker tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Moneymaker avoids the elbow strike from Hopkins, against the cage.
Moneymaker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hopkins after a bit of a struggle.
Hopkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Moneymaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moneymaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moneymaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moneymaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Moneymaker lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins looking to throw knees to the head but Moneymaker is blocking nicely.
Hopkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moneymaker successfully pulls guard.
Hopkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moneymaker is looking to stand up but Hopkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Moneymaker pushes Hopkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Moneymaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Moneymaker stands up from half guard.
Jab, jab by Moneymaker - just one landing.
A head kick by Moneymaker misses
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Moneymaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moneymaker trying to control the pace.
Moneymaker stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moneymaker.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moneymaker avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Moneymaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Moneymaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moneymaker darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the cage.
Hopkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moneymaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robbie Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Moneymaker.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moneymaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Moneymaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moneymaker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hopkins to stand up.
Moneymaker scores with a jab.
Hopkins gets tackled into the cage by Moneymaker. Moneymaker maintains the clinch.
Hopkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moneymaker is keeping busy.
Hopkins tries to circle away but Moneymaker has him pinned against the cage.
Johan Moneymaker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to push Moneymaker away but Moneymaker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moneymaker manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johan Moneymaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins scores with a head kick. Moneymaker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneymaker clinches.
Moneymaker jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins throwing strikes from guard but Moneymaker blocks nicely.
Moneymaker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt - Moneymaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Moneymaker 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. This is the final round!
Moneymaker forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches.
Hopkins wants to stall.
Moneymaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins takes a shot to the head.
Hopkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moneymaker moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.
Moneymaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Moneymaker.
Moneymaker gets the takedown into side control.
Hopkins trying to remain calm as Moneymaker controls from the top position.
Hopkins is trying to buck Moneymaker off.
Johan Moneymaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moneymaker's best efforts.
Moneymaker works his way into full mount!
Moneymaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moneymaker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moneymaker closes the distance and pushes Hopkins back into the cage.
Hopkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moneymaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moneymaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moneymaker scores with a nice right hand.
Johan Moneymaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moneymaker moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hopkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moneymaker jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moneymaker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hopkins throws an elbow that misses. Moneymaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hopkins's guard. Nice move by Moneymaker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker stands up and waves to Hopkins to follow him.
Moneymaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moneymaker breaks the clinch.
Hopkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moneymaker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hopkins's half guard.
Moneymaker content to control rather than advance.
Moneymaker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hopkins to stand up.
Moneymaker lands with an overhand left.
Moneymaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Moneymaker.
It looks like Robbie Hopkins has been cut.
Moneymaker takes the fight into the clinch.
Robbie Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneymaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johan Moneymaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins tried to score with a low kick but Moneymaker checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Moneymaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moneymaker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Moneymaker!
Post fight, Johan Moneymaker stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank LA Elite Clothing for getting my something for me towear and thank my fans and my coach at my corner and I want that 155 title so Wacth out.And Rich i have no respect for you and i ask for this fight to prove that i dont like you or respect you but i respect your fighting you little'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidovv's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz . Mamed Khalidovv has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
12 - 17 - 1 |
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34
189 lbs
13 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamed Khalidovv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabricio Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fabricio Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovv slaps away a takedown attempt from Thiago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thiago swings widly with a right hand
and Khalidovv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thiago scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thiago is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thiago is working for takedown but Khalidovv is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Thiago.
Khalidovv escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Khalidovv.
Thiago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Khalidovv sprawls well initially but Thiago persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khalidovv tries to kick Thiago off in order to stand up. Thiago Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Khalidovv throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovv misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khalidovv counters with a left and a right that stings Thiago.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
Thiago misses with a hook
and Khalidovv counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Khalidovv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalidovv as he jumps to the side.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khalidovv counters with a big head kick but Thiago shrugs it off.
Khalidovv lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thiago backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Thiago misses its intended target.
Thiago misses with a looping right.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago misses with a hook. Khalidovv ducked under it nicely.
Thiago tries to clinch but Khalidovv moves out of range.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidovv swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khalidovv lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovv with a poor takedown
and Thiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovv tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidovv scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Khalidovv. Those never looked like landing.
Thiago throws a lazy uppercut
and Khalidovv counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khalidovv has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khalidovv there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khalidovv lands a leg kick that knocks Thiago off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalidovv manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thiago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovv manages to avoid it.
Thiago misses with a jab to the body
and Khalidovv counters with an outside leg kick.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khalidovv counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khalidovv defends well.
Thiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khalidovv defends well.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Khalidovv from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalidovv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalidovv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovv wants to stand but Thiago has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidovv engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khalidovv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khalidovv wanted to stand there but Thiago had control of the position.
Thiago has an active guard here but Khalidovv has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabricio Thiago will probably get the nod.
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.
Thiago misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovv throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidovv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.
Khalidovv tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalidovv throws a head kick that Thiago semi-blocks.
Thiago throws a lazy uppercut
and Khalidovv counters with a thumping low kick.
Khalidovv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago misses with a hook
and Khalidovv counters with a big head kick but Thiago shrugs it off.
Thiago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khalidovv defends it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Khalidovv.
Mamed Khalidovv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Khalidovv.
Thiago lands an overhand right.
Khalidovv slips under a jab from Thiago.
Thiago shoots in and drives through. Khalidovv sprawls well.
Fabricio Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thiago takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thiago blocks a head kick by Khalidovv.
Khalidovv misses with a head kick.
Khalidovv shoots in but Thiago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovv throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Thiago.
Thiago lands with a cross.
Good exchange - Thiago coming out on top.
Thiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Thiago.
Khalidovv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khalidovv moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Khalidovv counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khalidovv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thiago. Khalidovv does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Khalidovv.
Thiago fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khalidovv to the ground. Thiago is now in Khalidovv's guard.
Thiago won't allow Khalidovv to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thiago distracts Khalidovv with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thiago working some strikes from top position.
Thiago scoring with some ground and pound.
Thiago is working Khalidovv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thiago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Khalidovv's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thiago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khalidovv has momentary wrist control but Thiago slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a couple of digs.
Thiago won't allow Khalidovv to get back to his feet.
Thiago cracks Khalidovv with a solid left hand.
Thiago postures up and lands a big shot to Khalidovv's brow.
Thiago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thiago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thiago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thiago stops Khalidovv from standing up.
Thiago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thiago missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fabricio Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thiago stands up over Khalidovv, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabricio Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thiago moves into range and clinches up with Khalidovv.
Khalidovv tries to break the clinch but Thiago is controlling the position.
Thiago is looking for a takedown.
Thiago drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khalidovv gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thiago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamed Khalidovv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Thiago.
Thiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khalidovv just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thiago tries to score a body lock takedown but Khalidovv shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khalidovv is trying to break free.
Thiago manages to pull guard.
Khalidovv wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago is looking for a triangle here but Khalidovv uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago wants to control but Khalidovv postures up.
Thiago is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khalidovv off and has taken his back!
Thiago has Khalidovv flattened out and is raining down punches.
Thiago doesn't have the hooks in and Khalidovv manages to turn into his guard.
Thiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalidovv wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.
Thiago has a closed guard, preventing Khalidovv from standing up.
Thiago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thiago is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Khalidovv frees his head nicely. Oh but Thiago has switched to an armbar! Khalidovv is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabricio Thiago!
A very excited looking Fabricio Thiago rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batshit Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Datsik comes into the arena with Lunatic Fringe blaring out of the sound system. Wade Anderson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Batshit Datsik's chin.
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batshit Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Datsik circles away.
Anderson shoots in but Datsik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batshit Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Anderson.
Datsik cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Wade Anderson has been cut.
Datsik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik drops Anderson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Anderson! Datsik dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batshit Datsik!
An out of breath Batshit Datsik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Courtney Upshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Frank The Tank. Upshaw has chosen Retaliation as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Courtney Upshaw was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
267 lbs
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261 lbs
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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
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Courtney Upshaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Upshaw drops Ricard with a left right combo! Upshaw follows him down to the ground into side control.
Ricard is rocked!
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Upshaw is controlling him well.
Oh Ricard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Upshaw crunches a massive hammerfist down on Ricard - he's out! Upshaw Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Courtney Upshaw!
A relieved looking Courtney Upshaw thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John MacMillen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Craig David - Rise and Fall. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 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
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig David!
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, John MacMillen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillen misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
David shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting MacMillen counter with a right hand.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
MacMillen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces David back to the cage. MacMillen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacMillen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig David. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacMillen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from MacMillen.
David shoots in for a double leg but MacMillen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacMillen misses the shot to the body.
MacMillen throws an off balance right hand
and David decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacMillen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacMillen can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
David is just content to waste time from the top position. MacMillen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
David wants to control from the top but MacMillen keeps moving.
MacMillen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
David throwing strikes from guard but MacMillen blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
David preventing the sweep.
David throws an elbow that misses. MacMillen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in David's guard. Nice move by MacMillen!
David keeping moving, preventing MacMillen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
David keeping moving, preventing MacMillen from controlling successfully.
MacMillen tries to free his leg and advance position but David is retaining full guard.
MacMillen wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
David looking for a guillotine here but MacMillen defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
David 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.
MacMillen trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
David is trying to control the position but MacMillen postures up.
David keeping moving, preventing MacMillen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John MacMillen.
MacMillen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
David avoids the body shot from MacMillen.
MacMillen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from David.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and MacMillen wants it to stay on the feet.
MacMillen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but David moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David throws a series of punches but MacMillen moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacMillen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacMillen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
John MacMillen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacMillen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John MacMillen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
David wants to stand but MacMillen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
MacMillen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
David throwing shots but MacMillen is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacMillen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
David might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacMillen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but David can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacMillen wants to control but David passes easily into half guard.
MacMillen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Craig David overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillen tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
MacMillen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but David scores with a couple of nice shots.
David tries to stand but his hand is stuck under MacMillen.
David working MacMillen over with strikes.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacMillen defending well though.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacMillen wants to control but David is keeping busy.
MacMillen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacMillen.
MacMillen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. David defends it easily.
MacMillen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
David throwing strikes from guard but MacMillen blocks nicely.
MacMillen wants to sweep but no luck.
David postures up and lands a big shot to MacMillen's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacMillen trying to control the position.
MacMillen being controlled here, momentarily.
MacMillen has a closed guard, preventing David from standing up.
MacMillen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
David advances to half guard.
MacMillen blocking the ground and pound attempt from David.
MacMillen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David winds up and cracks MacMillen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
David not landing any meaningful shots this time.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacMillen defending well though.
MacMillen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacMillen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacMillen has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMillen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacMillen wants to control from the top but David keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacMillen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. David is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig David dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
David is looking to clinch.
David shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacMillen's guard.
MacMillen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacMillen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
David stopping the sweep attempt from MacMillen.
David lands a couple of decent looking shots.
David is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David cracks MacMillen with a solid left hand.
MacMillen trying to strike off his back.
David wants to control from the top but MacMillen keeps moving.
MacMillen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard.
MacMillen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
David looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacMillen is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacMillen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacMillen trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David working for submissions but it's allowed MacMillen to get to half guard.
David missing with punches from the bottom.
MacMillen wants to take a breather but David is having none of it.
MacMillen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
David tries to roll over but MacMillen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacMillen is working for a submission of some sort.
David looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacMillen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing David to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think David 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig David!
Craig David took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Das Labor for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haka Maka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maka has chosen Island Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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28
184 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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34
201 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephan Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haka Maka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Axe throws a series of strikes that have Maka backpedaling.
Axe slaps away a takedown attempt from Maka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Axe throws a shot from downtown. Maka moves away and avoids it.
Axe wants to clinch.
Maka slips a jab and a cross from Axe.
Axe tries to bum rush Maka with a series of wild strikes but Maka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maka keeps the fight on the outside.
Maka has a takedown stuffed.
Axe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Axe swings widly with a right hand
and Maka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Axe does no damage.
Axe closes the distance and pushes Maka back into the cage.
Axe throws a head punch that misses.
Maka jumps guard but Axe stands there with Maka around his waist. Maka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephan Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haka Maka.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.
Maka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axe wants to clinch.
Maka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maka moves into range and clinches up with Axe.
Axe manages to break the clinch.
Axe throws a nice looking combination but Maka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Axe closes the distance and clinches.
Maka wants to stall.
Axe scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe digs a right hand into Maka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maka's gas tank.
Axe scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Axe.
Axe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maka.
Maka looks winded!
Good body shot from Axe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Axe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Axe can't find room to land a body shot as Maka controls the action.
Axe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Axe lands with a right to the head.
Axe breaks from the clinch.
Maka shoots in but Axe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Axe lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Maka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Axe dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Axe!
After the big win, Stephan Axe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Jihad Fight Gear-Outkast Infidels Version and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Hyena -by- Rancid. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mohammed's theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Clifford Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ja Masterson's chin.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Masterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clifford Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Masterson was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Masterson is trying to keep Smith in close.
Masterson keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
Smith preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Masterson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith passes Masterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge punch but Masterson dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masterson defending well though.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Masterson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Masterson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working Masterson over with strikes.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Masterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.
Masterson pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith postures up in Masterson's guard and throws a big left but Masterson blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Masterson's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masterson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith wants to hold on but Masterson pushes him away.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Masterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Masterson scores with a hook.
It looks like Clifford Smith has been cut.
Masterson gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masterson is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masterson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Masterson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Masterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Masterson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Masterson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masterson's head.
Smith passes Masterson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith throwing shots but Masterson is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Masterson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control from the top but Masterson keeps moving.
Masterson has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Masterson blocks nicely.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Masterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Masterson!
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masterson preventing the sweep.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith has control of Masterson's left arm, preventing Masterson from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clifford Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Masterson is defending the position.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Masterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Masterson.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a big elbow - Masterson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Masterson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clifford Smith!
An intense looking Clifford Smith took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You know, If I created an Empire by force and married a 6 year old (banged her by 9), I doubt I would be remembered as a leader and hero.... Sound familiar???'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halo comes to the cage accompanied by Champ.. Wentworth has chosen Spitfire by The Prodigy as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
144 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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157 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Halo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wentworth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Halo counters with a head kick.
Wentworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Wentworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wentworth. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Josh Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wentworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wentworth is rocked!
Wentworth lands with a right hand.
Wentworth throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wentworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halo did well to prevent Wentworth getting side control.
Wentworth gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wentworth misses with a low kick.
Halo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wentworth circles away.
Wentworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halo's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Wentworth is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wentworth has gone for a leg lock! Halo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wentworth's guard.
Wentworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wentworth trying to control the position.
Halo wants to stand but Wentworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Wentworth as Halo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wentworth as he avoids it easily.
Wentworth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wentworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wentworth is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Wentworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wentworth.
Halo is not content to let Wentworth control the position.
Wentworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wentworth.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Halo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wentworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halo defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wentworth lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Wentworth has control of the leg.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth slips a nice elbow through Halo's hands, connecting with Halo's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wentworth connects with a nice short shot to Halo's temple.
Halo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wentworth.
Wentworth stands up and waves to Halo to follow him.
Halo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth 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.
Wentworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wentworth trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Wentworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
Wentworth throws an elbow that misses. Halo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wentworth's guard. Nice move by Halo!
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo passes Wentworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wentworth makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wentworth throws a solid leg kick but Halo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth connects with an inside leg kick.
Wentworth scores with a hook.
Wentworth falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Halo to counter with a crisp jab.
Halo gets caught napping as Wentworth dives in and scores a takedown. Halo manages to retain guard.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wentworth landing with the ground and pound.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Halo blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo is trying to hold Wentworth in close to prevent damage but Wentworth has managed to pass into half guard.
Wentworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wentworth decides to return to a standing position.
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!
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wentworth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth thows a huge punch but Halo dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wentworth lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth slips a nice elbow through Halo's hands, connecting with Halo's forehead.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wentworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wentworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wentworth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Wentworth finds it's way through Halo's defenses.
Wentworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wentworth jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wentworth 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wentworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wentworth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halo enables Wentworth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wentworth postures up in Halo's guard and throws a big left but Halo blocks it.
Wentworth throws a strike but Halo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Halo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wentworth is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth 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.
A left and a right from Wentworth both land. Nice combination.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wentworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wentworth.
Wentworth landing a few strikes.
Halo defending against the ground and pound.
Wentworth is chipping away with strikes.
Halo dodges the ground and pound from Wentworth.
Wentworth decides to stand back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wentworth tests Halo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wentworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Josh Wentworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth misses with a double jab.
Wentworth scores with a takedown into Halo's guard.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Josh Wentworth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wentworth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Halo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Halo has escaped and now he's on top!
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stops Wentworth from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wentworth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wentworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Wentworth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wentworth decides to pull guard.
Wentworth is trying to keep Halo in close.
Wentworth looking for a sweep. Not yet Wentworth, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo stops Wentworth from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Halo trying to control but Wentworth is working from the bottom.
Halo gets to his feet - Wentworth follows without any prompting.
Halo shoots in but Wentworth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wentworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Halo finds it's way round the side to connect with Wentworth's head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wentworth.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Wentworth keeps moving and retains side control.
Wentworth lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Wentworth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wentworth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Halo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wentworth's guard! Nice work there by Halo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wentworth dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wentworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wentworth looking to pass the guard.
Wentworth stands up and waves to Halo to follow him.
Wentworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Wentworth.
Wentworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cristiano Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wentworth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wentworth landing a few strikes.
Wentworth working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes.
Wentworth lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Wentworth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wentworth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wentworth is working Halo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Halo is rocked!
Wentworth is putting a hurting on Halo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oh Halo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wentworth landing a few strikes.
Wentworth in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Halo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wentworth turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Wentworth!
Josh Wentworth is the new featherweight champion!
Josh Wentworth gave a mention to Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai has chosen Deadly Muay Thai Skills as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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34
300 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kable. That one must have hurt.
Kable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kable misses the target.
Thai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kable counters with a nice leg kick.
Kable scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thai looks winded!
Kable wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kable fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thai on the side of the head.
Kable misses with a wild body shot.
Kable circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Thai to the canvas! Thai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kable keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neo Kable!
Neo Kable retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Neo Kable thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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