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CBC 22 - Osami vs Diaz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tits McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier comes to the cage accompanied by Grafh - Knock'em Down. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tits McGee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cormier sprawls well initially but McGee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cormier is looking to control McGee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cormier avoid being mounted?
Cormier is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
Cormier trying to control here.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee working the head and body with strikes.
Cormier has hold of McGee's hands but McGee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cormier tries to get to full guard but McGee has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cormier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cormier wants to stand but McGee is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier is looking for a triangle but McGee pushes his legs off easily.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cormier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cormier tries to control but McGee wriggling away.
McGee is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocking the ground and pound.
McGee suckers Cormier into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! McGee is now in Cormier's guard!
Cormier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGee.
McGee wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.
Cormier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cormier looking to control.
McGee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGee 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.
Cormier pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
Cormier working for submissions but it's allowed McGee to get to half guard.
McGee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier looking for submissions off his back.
Cormier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee postures up in Cormier's guard and throws a big left but Cormier blocks it.
McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tits McGee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Cormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cormier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cormier prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cormier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cormier wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McGee has eaten all the pies!
McGee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Cormier just wasn't active enough.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGee checks a low kick from Cormier.
Cormier gets a clinch.
Cormier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the cage.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Cormier won't allow it.
Cormier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGee has Cormier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cormier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tits McGee.
Cormier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cormier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cormier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cormier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGee tries to avoid it but Cormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGee to the ground. McGee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cormier but Cormier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGee.
McGee cracks a nice hook into Cormier's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
McGee dives in and grabs Cormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cormier pushes down on McGee's head and hops out.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee throws out a powerful jab.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cormier sprawls well. Cormier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGee gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Cormier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cormier manages to pull guard.
McGee is posturing up here but Cormier has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McGee tries to roll out but it's too tight and McGee has to tap! Slick submission there by Cormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Cormier!
Daniel Cormier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hernan Molinari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brock Barnett enters the cage!
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266 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hernan Molinari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Barnett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Molinari to the mat! Molinari manages to get full guard.
Barnett passes into half guard.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Molinari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Molinari defends the submission attempt.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molinari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molinari is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molinari actively working from the bottom here.
Molinari is breathing heavily.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molinari sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molinari looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Molinari is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Molinari defends the submission attempt.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molinari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molinari.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molinari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Molinari has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Molinari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molinari working for a triangle but Barnett defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Molinari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Molinari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molinari manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Molinari's guard.
Molinari keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Molinari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Molinari with a poor takedown
and Barnett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Molinari is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Molinari gets caught napping as Barnett dives in and scores a takedown. Molinari manages to retain guard.
Molinari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molinari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Molinari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molinari manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Molinari's guard.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Molinari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Molinari can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Molinari actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molinari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Molinari defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Molinari is defending well.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Molinari is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Molinari looking for submissions off his back.
Molinari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Molinari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molinari's guard.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Molinari defends the submission attempt.
Molinari looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Molinari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molinari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnett pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Barnett clinches up with Molinari and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnett has hold of one of Molinari's legs. Molinari is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Molinari is looking for a sweep.
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Molinari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molinari tries to buck Barnett off but Barnett is having none of it.
Brock Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molinari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Molinari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molinari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Molinari defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Molinari is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Molinari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molinari sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molinari is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Molinari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molinari manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Molinari's guard.
Hernan Molinari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molinari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Molinari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Molinari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molinari manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Molinari's guard.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Molinari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Molinari manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Molinari's guard.
Molinari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molinari working for a triangle but Barnett defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Molinari actively working from the bottom here.
Brock Barnett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnett not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Barnett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kofi Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kofi Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kingston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barrow pushes Kingston away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kingston gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barrow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrow tries to get out of the position.
Barrow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.
Kingston throws a head kick but Barrow moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kingston has managed to clinch.
Kingston fails to pull guard.
Barry Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Kingston.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Barrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Kingston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barrow walks away with a smile on his face. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barrow clinches.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barrow tries to break free but Kingston pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrow throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
Kingston looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrow controls the position.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
Barrow decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrow is trying to force a seperation but Kingston has the dominant position.
Barrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kingston tries to break free but Barrow pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrow has him pressed against the cage.
Barrow takes an elbow to the temple.
Barrow manages to break the clinch.
Kingston tries to clinch up
and Barrow counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Barrow manages to get underhooks.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Barrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrow is trying to push Kingston away but Kingston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Barrow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kingston tries to clinch but Barrow moves away
and Barrow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kingston's guard now.
Barrow wants to pass the guard but Kingston is keeping the position.
Barrow gets to his feet - Kingston follows without any prompting.
Kingston closes the distance but Barrow moves to the side
and Barrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kingston's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrow stands and steps away. Kingston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Kofi Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston misses with a takedown
and Barrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Barry Barrow has been cut.
Barrow wants to break free but Kingston has control.
Barrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrow is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kingston can't fight it off and eventually Barrow manages to take the fight to the floor. Kingston looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barrow gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barrow tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kingston.
Barry Barrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Barrow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kingston manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barry Barrow just wasn't active enough.
Kingston tries to clinch but Barrow moves away
and Barrow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Barrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kingston counters with a head kick. That will keep Barrow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kingston has his takedown stuffed
and Barrow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barrow.
Barry Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Kingston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrow gets to his feet. Kingston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Barrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Barrow's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kingston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kingston trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrow prevents it.
Barrow wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingston won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingston has double underhooks.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrow gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston throws a head kick but Barrow moves out of range.
Barrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston fails with a takedown attempt.
Barry Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kofi Kingston.
Some wild striking there from Barrow.
Barrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barrow counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that.
Barrow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barrow decides to stand back up. Barrow steps back and let's Kingston get back to his feet.
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!
Barrow misses with a body shot.
Kingston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrow's waist but Barrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingston off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barrow looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Barrow tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston with a poor takedown
and Barrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
Barrow stands up.
Barrow tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barry Barrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Barrow keeps it at a distance.
Kingston shoots and misses
and Barrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Barrow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrow stands up.
Barrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Barrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Barrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chevelle-Jars. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Te Huna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lightning looks for a takedown but Te Huna sprawls well.
Lightning shoots and misses
and Te Huna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lightning thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Lightning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lightning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Te Huna as he avoids it easily.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
Lightning slips a jab and a cross from Te Huna.
Te Huna sizes up Lightning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lightning misses with a takedown attempt - Te Huna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Te Huna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Te Huna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Te Huna scores with a hook to the body. Lightning takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning misses with a body kick.
Lightning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Te Huna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lightning scrambles back to his feet.
Te Huna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Te Huna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Te Huna.
Lightning has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Te Huna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Te Huna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Huna throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te Huna cracks Lightning with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning falls off balance throwing a combination
and Te Huna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lightning tries for a takedown but Te Huna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Te Huna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lightning's hands.
Te Huna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Te Huna tests Lightning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightning is rocked!
Nice shot by Te Huna.
Oh Lightning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Huna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Te Huna throws a series of punches but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning seems to have got his legs back now.
Lightning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lightning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Te Huna is fending him off so far but Lightning persists. Nope, Te Huna circles away and we're back to standing.
Lightning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Te Huna avoids it really well and circles away.
Lightning walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooh a lovely combination from Te Huna sends Lightning down but not out. Te Huna dives into side control looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lightning takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Te Huna cracks Lightning with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Te Huna immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lightning is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Te Huna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Te Huna!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Te Huna thanked Xtreme Merchandise for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greggory McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Preston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory McManus!
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, Matt Preston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Preston showed some decent athleticism there.
Preston 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.
Preston is nestled in close to McManus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Preston 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Preston scores with a couple of nice shots.
McManus is trying to stand back up but Preston is controlling him
Preston controlling the action here.
Preston uses his free foot to push down on McManus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McManus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McManus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Preston taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus wants to get back to his feet but Preston is dominant here and he's now got McManus's back!
McManus is trapped and Preston is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McManus is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Preston.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Preston. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McManus has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
McManus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus is covering up but some of the strikes from Preston are getting through and doing damage.
Preston is riding his opponent, not letting McManus buck him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Preston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McManus controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Preston scores with punches from the back.
Preston is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus trying to get back to his feet but Preston is in full control for now.
Preston is landing with strikes from the back.
Preston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McManus doesn't escape.
McManus has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Preston tightening his grip on McManus, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston controlling from the back.
McManus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Preston on the ground.
Preston is punishing McManus with strikes - can he finish him?!
McManus is trying to remain composed but Preston is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston has good solid back control here.
Preston is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McManus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McManus for a finish.
Preston controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Let's hope that Preston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Preston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McManus slaps away a takedown attempt from Preston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McManus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McManus works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from McManus.
Preston throws a big shot that misses.
McManus wants to slow Preston down by chopping away at his legs.
Preston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Preston showed some decent athleticism there.
Preston works his way into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McManus wants to get back to his feet but Preston drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on McManus's face as Preston controls the position.
Preston decides to stand up, so the ref orders McManus to his feet.
McManus fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McManus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McManus wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Preston advances to mount.
Preston content just to control the position here.
Preston has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McManus's face.
Preston lands a nice shot to the head.
Preston controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McManus wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston with the ground and pound from mount.
Preston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McManus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Matt Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
McManus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McManus is bucking up trying to escape but Preston cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McManus is rocked!
Preston raining down shots from the mount!
Oh McManus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McManus taking shots to the head.
Preston controlling his opponent.
Preston lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Preston! That's really hurt McManus and he's turned his back - Preston keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Preston jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Preston!
Matt Preston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ouji Eiichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ouji Eiichi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francis Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eiichi moves out of range of the leg kick from Stark.
Stark lands a nice shot to the body.
Eiichi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Francis Stark has been cut.
Stark lands an overhand right.
Eiichi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark moves away from the strike by Eiichi.
Eiichi looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Eiichi misses.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark lands a nice shot that snaps Eiichi's head back.
Eiichi is looking to clinch.
Eiichi misses with a looping right.
Stark slips under a jab from Eiichi.
A telegraphed right hand from Eiichi misses the target.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Eiichi misses its intended target.
Eiichi throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Eiichi connects with a body shot that sends Stark's belly button to the back.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eiichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eiichi.
Eiichi lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Eiichi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eiichi connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark is rocked!
That has opened up Francis Stark's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark misses with a combination
and Eiichi counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Stark! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Eiichi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ouji Eiichi!
Ouji Eiichi is the new middleweight champion!
Ouji Eiichi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshio Osami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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26
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshio Osami!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Osami with a jab.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osami. That did some damage!
Diaz slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Osami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osami lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Diaz falls backwards - clearly groggy! Osami dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshio Osami!
Yoshio Osami is the new lightweight champion!
Yoshio Osami bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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