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UPF-LA6: Eiichi vs Calvancante PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Choppy Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauss Elimination (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choppy Jensen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choppy Jensen!
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, Gauss Elimination!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elimination lands a leg kick that knocks Jensen off balance momentarily.
Elimination throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Elimination slams his shin into Jensen's torso.
Jensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elimination.
Elimination shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jensen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elimination keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Elimination landing with the ground and pound.
Elimination distracts Jensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elimination passes Jensen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elimination on the ground.
Elimination thows a huge punch but Jensen dodges it nicely.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Elimination is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimination frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jensen is bucking up trying to escape but Elimination cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jensen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elimination is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jensen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jensen is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big strike lands for Elimination! That's really hurt Jensen and he's turned his back - Elimination keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Elimination jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauss Elimination!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piolo Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pascual's entrance music is In My Mind. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piolo Pascual!
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, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pascual takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nexus takes a swing at Pascual's ribcage but misses.
Pascual walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Piolo Pascual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascual wants to clinch but Nexus slips to the side
and Nexus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pascual moves out of range as Nexus throws a body kick.
Pascual clinches up with Nexus and pushes him back against the cage.
Nexus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nexus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pascual moves to clinch but Nexus breaks away
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pascual tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nexus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pascual tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nexus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascual tries for a takedown but Nexus circles away easily
and Nexus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pascual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nexus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nexus controlling the action here.
Pascual is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nexus seems content to control.
Nexus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nexus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pascual on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pascual tries to get out of the position.
Nexus trying to pass the guard but Pascual defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pascual blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nexus.
Well, if Nexus 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.
Pascual lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual trying to control but Nexus postures up.
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!
Nexus is trying to control the action in half guard but Pascual is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nexus not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Galaxy Nexus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pascual is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Piolo Pascual has been cut.
Nexus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pascual pinned against the cage. Pascual gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nexus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nexus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pascual tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nexus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascual closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nexus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pascual wants to clinch
and Nexus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nexus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nexus lands in his opponent's guard.
Nexus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nexus postures up.
Nexus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nexus passes Pascual's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nexus working over Pascual with some ground and pound. Pascual looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is looking to advance position but Pascual won't allow it.
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!
Nexus working the head and body with strikes.
Pascual missing with punches from the bottom.
Pascual keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pascual is trying to get back to full guard.
Nexus is looking to advance position but Pascual won't allow it.
Nexus lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nexus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pascual missing with punches from the bottom.
Nexus controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piolo Pascual's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pascual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Pascual is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pascual closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nexus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascual moves in looking to clinch but Nexus pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus misses with a low kick.
Nexus tries to land a front kick but Pascual steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Pascual fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nexus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pascual on the side of the head.
Nexus swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascual.
Pascual is looking to clinch.
Pascual takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pascual wants to clinch
and Nexus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nexus connects with a body shot that sends Pascual's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nexus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus takes a swing at Pascual's ribcage but misses.
Nexus scores with a body shot.
Pascual wants to clinch
and Nexus counters with a right hand to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nexus.
Nexus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Pascual takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nexus wants to control but Pascual is keeping him busy.
Nexus looks up at the clock and then as Pascual takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nexus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nexus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pascual is being controlled here.
Pascual struggling a bit here.
Pascual is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nexus wants to control but Pascual is keeping him busy.
Nexus just content to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nexus scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands an elbow.
Nexus wants to control but Pascual is keeping him busy.
Pascual on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nexus scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus controlling the position.
Nexus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pascual keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pascual throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pascual is letting Nexus control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piolo Pascual's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pascual moves to clinch but Nexus breaks away
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pascual tries to clinch
and Nexus counters with a left to the body.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Nexus counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pascual enables Nexus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pascual manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nexus connects with a couple of short punches.
Nexus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pascual swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pascual is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galaxy Nexus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus works over Pascual with some ground and pound from guard.
Pascual trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nexus tries to free his leg and advance position but Pascual is retaining full guard.
Pascual keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Pascual working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nexus.
Nexus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nexus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus trying to control but Pascual is working from the bottom.
Nexus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Galaxy Nexus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pascual looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piolo Pascual is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pascual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Pascual tries to clinch but Nexus moves away
and Nexus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pascual thinking.
Pascual tries to clinch but Nexus is having none of it.
Pascual closes the distance and clinches.
Pascual changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nexus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nexus misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pascual closes the distance but Nexus moves to the side
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nexus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pascual walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Nexus lands the left hand.
Nexus swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascual.
Nexus lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pascual tries to move into range but Nexus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nexus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nexus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pascual keeps working.
Pascual wants to control but Nexus is keeping busy.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus working Pascual over with strikes.
Nexus controlling the action here.
Galaxy Nexus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nexus connects with a body shot.
Pascual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piolo Pascual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus moves out of range of the body kick.
Pascual moves to clinch but Nexus breaks away
and Nexus counters with a stiff right hand.
Pascual clinches.
Nexus breaks from the clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch up
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Nexus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pascual tries to clinch but Nexus moves out of range.
Nexus keeps the fight on the outside.
Nexus jabs at Pascual's body.
Pascual closes the distance but Nexus moves to the side
and Nexus counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nexus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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... Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DingDong Dantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dantes's entrance music is DDD Entrance Song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DingDong Dantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Dantes tenderised Grimes's leg. Grimes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dantes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dantes throws a leg kick that misses.
Dantes misses with a low kick as Grimes jumps back.
Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DingDong Dantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses
and Dantes counters with a low kick, right behind Grimes 's knee.
Grimes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grimes scores with a body shot.
Grimes cracks Dantes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dantes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimes counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dantes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantes delivers a nice body kick.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head.
Dantes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dantes under the eye.
Grimes scores with a decent looking hook.
Dantes throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes lands a nice hook to Dantes's body. Dantes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dantes is breathing heavily.
Grimes tries to land a leg kick but Dantes saw it coming and moves away.
Dantes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grimes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grimes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dantes throws out a leg kick but Grimes moves out of range and Dantes only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dantes throws a chopping leg kick but Grimes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Dantes misses.
Grimes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimes lands a really nice looking cross but Dantes seems unphased.
Grimes throws out a leg kick but Dantes moves out of range and Grimes only half commits.
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes tries a low kick but Dantes avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimes.
Grimes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimes throws a body kick that misses.
Grimes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dantes.
Grimes lands a big head kick that sends Dantes tumbling to the mat! Grimes takes a step backwards and waves Dantes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dantes is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
and Grimes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dantes! He's just covering up as Grimes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Grimes!
After winning the bout, Rick Grimes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makosi Karolczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defer Taite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Makosi Karolczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Defer Taite!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taite wants to clinch
and Karolczak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karolczak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Karolczak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Makosi Karolczak.
Taite has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taite manages to break the clinch.
Taite fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taite clinches with his opponent.
Taite pushes Karolczak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taite lands an uppercut.
Taite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karolczak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Karolczak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taite darts in trying to clinch
and Karolczak counters with a single leg into guard. Taite didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taite can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karolczak postures up.
Taite is looking to sweep but instead, Karolczak has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karolczak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taite for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Makosi Karolczak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Taite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karolczak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taite.
Karolczak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taite forces Karolczak back against the cage and clinches.
Taite scores with a shot to the side of Karolczak's head.
Karolczak swings wildly with an uppercut but Taite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karolczak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taite drives through and clinches with Karolczak against the cage.
Karolczak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taite doesn't manage to clinch there - Karolczak circles away.
Taite throws a right and a left that Karolczak avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taite closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karolczak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taite has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karolczak backwards.
Taite tries to circle away but Karolczak has him pinned against the cage.
Taite slowing the pace effectively.
Karolczak wants to get back to striking at distance but Taite won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karolczak backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taite digs a right hand into Karolczak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karolczak's gas tank.
Karolczak letting Taite take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defer Taite 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.
Taite clinches up against the cage.
Karolczak is looking to break free of the clinch but Taite has double underhooks.
Karolczak tries to break the clinch but Taite is controlling the position.
Karolczak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karolczak tries to keep at a distance but Taite has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karolczak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karolczak prevents Taite from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karolczak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taite's brow.
Karolczak takes a shot to the head.
Taite lands with a short shot to the head.
Taite stalling.
Taite is working Karolczak over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karolczak tries to land a knee to the head but Taite blocks with his arms.
Taite will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karolczak up against the cage.
Taite is working Karolczak over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Taite.
Taite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karolczak backwards.
Taite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karolczak backwards.
Taite pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taite breaks the clinch.
Taite moves to clinch but Karolczak breaks away
and Karolczak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karolczak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak is trying to maintain a safe position but Taite gets an underhook and turns Karolczak into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Taite.
Taite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taite blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taite can't break the clinch.
Taite lands with a light punch inside.
Taite lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taite taking a breather.
Taite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karolczak backwards.
Taite pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak can't break the clinch.
Taite is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Defer Taite.
Taite moves into the clinch successfully.
Karolczak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taite pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karolczak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taite lands an uppercut.
Taite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karolczak tries to break free but Taite pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karolczak tries to circle away but Taite has him pinned against the cage.
Defer Taite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taite.
Karolczak trying to land knees to the body.
Karolczak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taite lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karolczak circles away quickly and effectively.
Taite doesn't manage to clinch there - Karolczak circles away.
Taite closes the distance but Karolczak moves to the side
and Karolczak counters with a shoot takedown. Taite fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taite is trying to hold Karolczak in close to prevent damage but Karolczak has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defer Taite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taite darts in and clinches Karolczak up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taite blocks an elbow strike from Karolczak.
Taite lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taite lands with a right to the head.
Taite stalling.
The crowd are getting on Taite's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Taite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karolczak backwards.
Karolczak is trying to break free.
Taite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Taite.
Karolczak is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Taite.
Oh Karolczak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taite scores with a shot to the side of Karolczak's head.
Taite dips a shoulder and cracks Karolczak with a mighty uppercut! Karolczak falls back against the cage and Taite unloads with a barrage of strikes! Karolczak is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Taite screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Defer Taite!
Defer Taite made sure to mention his sponsor, Ultimate Fighting Fuel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koni Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maximus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maui Boy. Tim Lewis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koni Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Maximus moves away and avoids it.
Lewis scores with a nice head shot.
Lewis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Maximus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Lewis is looking to control Maximus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
Maximus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maximus blocks the strikes from Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lewis manages to get to full guard.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus won't allow Lewis to sweep him here.
Lewis is trying to keep Maximus in close.
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maximus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lewis.
Maximus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maximus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Maximus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maximus advances nicely into full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lewis is holding on tight.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus has got his arm under Lewis's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lewis has spun round into Maximus's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Maximus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lewis doesn't defend quickly enough and Maximus has managed to lock this one up! Can Lewis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maximus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koni Maximus!
Koni Maximus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haya Bernie McAwesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jamie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haya Bernie McAwesome could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Jamie's chin.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haya Bernie McAwesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Jamie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAwesome closes the distance and clinches.
Jamie breaks from the clinch.
McAwesome clobbers Jamie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McAwesome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McAwesome paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McAwesome throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAwesome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jamie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jamie is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jamie is looking for a sweep.
McAwesome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jamie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McAwesome but great work by Jamie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Jamie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamie working the ground and pound from side control.
Jamie trying to control the action but McAwesome is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAwesome tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jamie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McAwesome takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jamie lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamie unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McAwesome wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jamie celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Jamie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Myers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones slips under a jab.
Myers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Randy Jones has been cut.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Myers's head.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones pushes Myers up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myers has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myers's efforts to push away.
Jones prevents Myers from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a hook.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Martin Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Myers sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Myers slips under a jab from Jones.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Myers has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Myers.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Myers looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Myers.
Myers misses with the combination.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Myers.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myers wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones drives through and clinches with Myers against the cage.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Myers misses with some punches.
Jones tries for a takedown but Myers manages to get underhooks.
Myers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myers keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myers down to the mat. Myers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Myers does no damage.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Myers as he avoids it easily.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Myers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Myers.
Myers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Myers tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Myers.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Myers.
Myers looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Myers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Myers misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a right and a left that Myers avoids nicely.
Jones slips a jab from Myers.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Myers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Myers sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
Jones takes one on the button.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myers thows a body shot but no joy.
Randy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Myers blocks an elbow strike.
Myers tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Myers moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Myers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Oooooh!!! Myers has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Myers steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones walks straight into a right hand from Myers - that's dropped him! Myers jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jones from any more punishment! Jones complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Myers!
An out of breath Martin Myers 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lew Alcindor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namba Babakla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcindor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is could you be loved by Bob Marley. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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27
170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lew Alcindor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Namba Babakla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Babakla. No joy for Alcindor on that attempt.
Alcindor dives in and grabs Babakla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babakla pushes down on Alcindor's head and hops out.
Babakla fails with the takedown.
Babakla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alcindor is fending him off so far but Babakla persists. Nope, Alcindor circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcindor shoots in for a takedown but Babakla shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Alcindor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Alcindor or perhaps it was just good defense by Babakla which made him look bad.
Lew Alcindor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Babakla.
Horrible takedown by Alcindor or perhaps it was just good defense by Babakla which made him look bad.
Alcindor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcindor fails with the takedown
and Babakla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Babakla.
Babakla won't allow Alcindor to sweep him here.
Babakla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Babakla showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Babakla trying to control the position from guard on top but Alcindor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Namba Babakla was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Alcindor closes the distance and clinches.
Babakla jumps guard but Alcindor stands there with Babakla around his waist. Babakla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babakla swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcindor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babakla trying to control the position but instead, Alcindor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babakla into the cage.
Alcindor goes for a takedown attempt but Babakla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alcindor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Babakla looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alcindor has hold of Babakla's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Babakla seems comfortable defending it but Alcindor has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Babakla is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Babakla is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alcindor couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lew Alcindor!
Lew Alcindor retains his welterweight title!
Lew Alcindor made sure to mention his sponsor, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Barnett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Haley'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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnett looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Haley scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Brock Barnett has been cut.
A jab from Haley does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnett gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Haley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Haley!
Our winner, Bobby Haley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ouji Eiichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ouji Eiichi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Eiichi.
Eiichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eiichi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calvancante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eiichi connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calvancante throws a wild hook but Eiichi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Calvancante gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Eiichi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ouji Eiichi!
Ouji Eiichi retains his middleweight title!
Ouji Eiichi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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