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CCF Midweek Mayhem 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Randall Stevens has been cut.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stevens.
Stevens is rocked!
Johnson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Stevens head around and knocks him out cold! Johnson hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [IMMA] DTK Designs (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir has chosen M.A.S.H Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abed Nadir!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire moves out of range as Nadir strikes.
Nadir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheshire avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nadir.
Nadir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheshire was well out of range. Poor timing from Nadir.
Nadir wants to land a leg kick but Cheshire is out of range.
Nadir swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nadir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadir is looking to slow Cheshire down with leg kicks.
Cheshire darts in and clinches Nadir up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire has Nadir pushed against the cage.
Nadir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nadir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheshire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
Nadir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheshire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nadir looking for a takedown.
Nadir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cheshire gets through Nadir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cheshire digs a right hand underneath Nadir's ribcage. Nadir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nadir looks winded!
Cheshire looking to throw knees to the head but Nadir is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Cheshire avoids the damage to the body.
Cheshire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Nadir in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
Nadir tries to score a body lock takedown but Cheshire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheshire is defending well for now.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheshire avoids it.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheshire has Nadir pressed against the cage.
Nadir is looking for a takedown.
Cheshire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cheshire working Nadir over with knees to the body.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheshire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cheshire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cheshire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cheshire is taking a breather. Nadir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cheshire seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nadir for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to take a breather but Nadir is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benji Cheshire just wasn't active enough.
Nadir misses with a low kick.
Nadir fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Nadir.
Nadir swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nadir shoots in for a double leg but Cheshire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Nadir.
Abed Nadir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nadir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadir has his takedown stuffed
and Cheshire counters with a single leg into guard. Nadir didn't expect that.
Cheshire stopping the sweep attempt from Nadir.
Cheshire controlling from the top position.
Cheshire trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheshire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Cheshire's head but Cheshire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheshire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nadir.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Nadir circles away.
Cheshire has closed the distance and engaged Nadir in a clinch.
Nadir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nadir misses with a knee to the head.
Nadir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadir fails to pull guard.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheshire avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands a body shot.
Nadir is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheshire.
Nadir throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cheshire blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheshire lands a body punch.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
Cheshire lands a damaging elbow.
Nadir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nadir's defenses.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nadir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Cheshire to work.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Cheshire throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nadir takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire stalling against the cage.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cheshire.
Nadir takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cheshire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire wants the takedown. Nadir is fighting it off but Cheshire persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nadir's guard against the cage.
Cheshire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nadir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cheshire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Cheshire from controlling successfully.
Nadir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cheshire is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nadir looks to land a combination but Cheshire avoids it well.
Cheshire rushes Nadir and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cheshire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheshire working Nadir over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cheshire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nadir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cheshire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nadir blocks it with crossed arms.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch.
Cheshire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nadir is working for takedown but Cheshire is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cheshire pushes Nadir away with a front kick.
Cheshire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cheshire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cheshire working the ground and pound but Nadir is defending the strikes.
Cheshire controls the position.
Nadir is trying to work for a sweep but Cheshire has mounted him!
Nadir is looking to improve his position but Cheshire isn't that keen on the idea.
Cheshire content just to control the position here.
Nadir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to control the pace but Nadir is squirming around nicely.
Nadir takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cheshire controlling the position easily from mount.
Nadir is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire looking to control but Nadir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nadir regains half guard.
Nadir tries to roll over but Cheshire keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cheshire controlling from the top position.
Cheshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Benji Cheshire just wasn't active enough.
Nadir is looking to clinch.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Nadir throws a leg kick but Cheshire moved away.
Cheshire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire with a knee to the head.
Cheshire lands an elbow just above Nadir 's eye.
Cheshire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cheshire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nadir misses with a knee to the head.
Cheshire looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nadir pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cheshire avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadir takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Cheshire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadir can do to turn this around?
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Nadir shrugs off.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheshire avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheshire shoots in and drives through. Nadir sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Nadir.
Nadir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nadir tries to keep at a distance but Cheshire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheshire lands an elbow just above Nadir 's eye.
Nadir avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Nadir lands a good knee to the midsection. Cheshire won't want to take too many of those.
Cheshire looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheshire is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadir tightens his grip and picks Cheshire up, before dumping him to the ground. Cheshire manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nadir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nadir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheshire looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheshire, not yet.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cheshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nadir postures up in Cheshire's guard and throws a big left but Cheshire blocks it.
Cheshire is pulling down on Nadir's head to control his posture.
Cheshire controls Nadir momentarily but Nadir frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nadir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cheshire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cheshire has his hands on Nadir's head, controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cheshire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Nadir is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Nadir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nadir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cheshire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Cheshire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nadir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Nadir misses with a wild body shot.
Nadir moves out of range of the body kick.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away.
Cheshire clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheshire throws an elbow but misses.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheshire avoids it.
Cheshire looking to slow down the pace here.
Cheshire avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Cheshire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nadir avoids it.
Nice elbow from Cheshire.
A short uppercut from Cheshire.
Nadir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheshire after a bit of a struggle.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
Nadir has picked Cheshire up - he's going for a ride! Nadir dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nadir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire is trying to control but can't.
Nadir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cheshire trying to hold on to Nadir's head to control him but Nadir postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cheshire checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire throws a head kick that misses.
Nadir keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Nadir has a takedown stuffed.
Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nadir looks to clinch
and Cheshire counters with a low kick, right behind Nadir 's knee.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Nadir is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nadir is trying to defend but Cheshire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Cheshire seems content to control.
Cheshire'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.
Cheshire thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadir tries to roll over but Cheshire keeps him under control.
Nadir is staying active underneath Cheshire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benji Cheshire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadir gets full guard.
Cheshire is stalling in the full guard.
Nadir wants to sweep here but Cheshire controlling him for the moment.
Cheshire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nadir is looking to clinch.
Nadir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheshire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nadir has Cheshire up against the cage in a clinch.
Nadir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nadir is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nadir tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cheshire avoids it.
Nadir wants to take the fight to the mat but Cheshire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abed Nadir.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheshire is defending well for now.
Cheshire scores with a knee to the head.
Nadir misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Cheshire avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nadir's defenses.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheshire is defending well for now.
Cheshire avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Nadir shrugs off.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Abed Nadir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheshire prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Abed Nadir's cut even more.
Cheshire managing to block the knees to the body from Nadir.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benji Cheshire.
I think Cheshire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Benji Cheshire wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Benji Cheshire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Van Nijhuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith has chosen Dos Equis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jonathan Goldsmith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Van Nijhuis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Nijhuis shoots in for a takedown but Goldsmith shows good takedown defense.
Van Nijhuis shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldsmith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Nijhuis lands the left hand.
Van Nijhuis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goldsmith counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Van Nijhuis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Nijhuis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goldsmith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goldsmith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Nijhuis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldsmith has managed to get both his arms back between Van Nijhuis's legs - danger averted.
Van Nijhuis keeping moving, preventing Goldsmith from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis is working an open guard so Goldsmith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Nijhuis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldsmith as he avoids it easily.
Van Nijhuis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Goldsmith looking for a guillotine here but Van Nijhuis defends easily.
Van Nijhuis throws a strike but Goldsmith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Nijhuis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldsmith has managed to get both his arms back between Van Nijhuis's legs - danger averted.
Goldsmith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldsmith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldsmith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Nijhuis's guard.
Van Nijhuis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Van Nijhuis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Nijhuis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Nijhuis throws a right hand that Goldsmith ducks under and follows up with a left that Goldsmith also avoids with ease.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up.
Van Nijhuis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldsmith. That did some damage!
Van Nijhuis forces Goldsmith back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Nijhuis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldsmith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Nijhuis tries to pull guard but Goldsmith holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Nijhuis drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldsmith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldsmith lands a takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Nijhuis working for submissions but it's allowed Goldsmith to get to half guard.
Goldsmith is working for a kimura but Van Nijhuis is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Goldsmith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Nijhuis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goldsmith avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Goldsmith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldsmith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Nijhuis moves away.
Goldsmith moves in looking to clinch but Van Nijhuis pushes him off.
Van Nijhuis slips under a jab from Goldsmith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis misses with a body shot.
Elijah Van Nijhuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldsmith forces Van Nijhuis back against the cage and clinches.
Van Nijhuis pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Nijhuis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldsmith is one step ahead there.
Van Nijhuis wants to improve his position but instead Goldsmith has moved into half guard.
Goldsmith prevents Van Nijhuis from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis trying to get back to full guard but Goldsmith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Van Nijhuis tries to lock up and control but Goldsmith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldsmith tries to control but Van Nijhuis wriggling away.
Goldsmith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A combination from Goldsmith does no damage.
Van Nijhuis clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Van Nijhuis.
Goldsmith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Nijhuis prevents it.
Van Nijhuis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Nijhuis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldsmith. That did some damage!
Van Nijhuis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Nijhuis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Goldsmith looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Nijhuis is just out of range.
Goldsmith ducks under a wild hook from Van Nijhuis.
Goldsmith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Nijhuis.
Van Nijhuis throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Nijhuis dodges the punch combination from Goldsmith.
Elijah Van Nijhuis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldsmith looks to throw a body kick
and Van Nijhuis counters with a nice leg kick.
Elijah Van Nijhuis is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Nijhuis scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldsmith tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Nijhuis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Nijhuis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldsmith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Nijhuis cracks Goldsmith with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Van Nijhuis dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Nijhuis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Nijhuis scores with a takedown into Goldsmith's guard.
Goldsmith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Nijhuis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Nijhuis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Nijhuis trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
Goldsmith kicks Van Nijhuis off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith staying out of range there.
Goldsmith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Nijhuis is trying to defend but Goldsmith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jonathan Goldsmith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Nijhuis won't allow Goldsmith to pass to mount.
Van Nijhuis pushes Goldsmith off looking to stand but Goldsmith dives back in and keeps control.
Van Nijhuis is trying to control but Goldsmith passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Goldsmith seems content to control.
Goldsmith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Nijhuis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goldsmith.
Goldsmith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Nijhuis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldsmith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Goldsmith avoids the body shot from Van Nijhuis.
Goldsmith gets tackled into the cage by Van Nijhuis. Van Nijhuis maintains the clinch.
Goldsmith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Nijhuis backwards.
Goldsmith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Nijhuis after a bit of a struggle.
Goldsmith wants to break free but Van Nijhuis has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldsmith gets control of Van Nijhuis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goldsmith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Nijhuis postures up in Goldsmith's guard and throws a big left but Goldsmith blocks it.
Van Nijhuis looking to sit in guard and control but Goldsmith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van Nijhuis has his foot on Goldsmith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldsmith works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Nijhuis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goldsmith defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldsmith trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Nijhuis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jonathan Goldsmith just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Nijhuis misses with a body kick.
Van Nijhuis connects with an inside leg kick.
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldsmith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldsmith looks to land a combination but Van Nijhuis avoids it well.
Van Nijhuis moves out of range of the body kick from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith slips a straight right by Van Nijhuis.
Van Nijhuis throws a head kick that Goldsmith semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Nijhuis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Nijhuis lands a leg kick that knocks Goldsmith off balance momentarily.
Van Nijhuis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goldsmith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goldsmith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Van Nijhuis is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Nijhuis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis working for a triangle but Goldsmith defends it easily.
Goldsmith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goldsmith stopping the sweep attempt from Van Nijhuis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith stands and steps away. Van Nijhuis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Nijhuis lands with a kick to the temple. Goldsmith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Nijhuis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Nijhuis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Nijhuis is looking to take a break and control but Goldsmith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goldsmith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Nijhuis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Nijhuis looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Nijhuis, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Nijhuis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goldsmith passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldsmith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Nijhuis keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Van Nijhuis had his way with Jonathan Goldsmith in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goldsmith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Nijhuis on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Nijhuis's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldsmith is looking to stand up but Van Nijhuis won't let him.
Van Nijhuis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goldsmith has picked Van Nijhuis up and slammed him! Van Nijhuis can't keep hold of the triangle and Goldsmith manages to pass to side control!
Goldsmith moves into full mount!
Van Nijhuis working to try and regain half guard.
Van Nijhuis is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith lands a heavy elbow.
Van Nijhuis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Nijhuis tries to hold on but Goldsmith postures up.
Goldsmith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis can't escape the position.
Goldsmith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Nijhuis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goldsmith looking to control but Van Nijhuis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Van Nijhuis looking for submissions off his back.
Van Nijhuis is looking to improve his position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Goldsmith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Nijhuis tries to roll over but Goldsmith keeps him under control.
Van Nijhuis looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Nijhuis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldsmith pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Goldsmith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldsmith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jonathan Goldsmith!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Elijah Van Nijhuis!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Elijah Van Nijhuis!
Elijah Van Nijhuis wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Rio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Requiem for a dream. Arizona Reed told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Rio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Del Rio avoids the head kick by Reed.
Del Rio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reed.
It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Del Rio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Rio.
Del Rio avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Rio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio misses with a straight right.
Del Rio instigates a clinch.
Reed with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Rio stalls.
Del Rio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Del Rio gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Del Rio working away.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Del Rio fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Rio's waist but Del Rio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Rio throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Rio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reed quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is controlling Del Rio's trapped leg to prevent Del Rio from advancing to side control.
Reed looks winded!
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Rio is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Reed desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Del Rio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from Del Rio.
Del Rio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reed!
Del Rio stands up and beckons Reed to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Del Rio.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Rio sprawls well. Del Rio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arizona Reed.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Rio circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Alberto Del Rio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Del Rio misses.
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Rio.
Del Rio gets the takedown into side control.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed has his arm trapped.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Del Rio stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed thuds his right hand into Del Rio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arizona Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Rio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Del Rio moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.
Del Rio is rocked!
Reed drops Del Rio with a straight right hand, right on the button! Reed follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arizona Reed!
Arizona Reed bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sharp Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: The Show Goes On-Lupe Fiasco. Dennis Washington looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sharp Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Washington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Dennis Washington has been cut.
Dick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Dick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Washington is rocked!
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Dick finish him?
Dick moves into full mount! Washington won't be happy about that!
Dick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dick with good strikes from the mount here!
Dick gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dick shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Washington is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sharp Dick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johan Nickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macedon III has managed to clinch.
Macedon III is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nickson is defending well.
Macedon III blocks the elbow strike.
Macedon III throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickson.
Nickson lands a knee to the body.
Nickson stalling in the clinch but Macedon III improves position.
Nickson working Macedon III over with knees to the body.
Macedon III is breathing heavily.
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!
Macedon III takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Alexander Macedon III has been cut.
Nickson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nickson lands a knee to the body.
Nickson lands an elbow just above Macedon III 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nickson.
Nickson lands an elbow just above Macedon III 's eye.
Nickson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nickson digs a right hand underneath Macedon III's ribcage. Macedon III let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nickson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nickson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson lands with a light punch inside.
Nickson taking a breather.
Nickson lands a knee to the head.
Alexander Macedon III's cut is getting worse.
Nickson lands a damaging elbow.
Nickson working Macedon III over with knees to the body.
Nickson lands an elbow inside.
Nickson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macedon III lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nickson looking to throw knees to the head but Macedon III is blocking nicely.
Macedon III takes an elbow to the temple.
Nickson lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickson.
Alexander Macedon III's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nickson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macedon III takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nickson.
Jeez, Alexander Macedon III's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nickson lands an elbow inside.
Nickson misses with a knee strike.
Nickson tries to land knees in the clinch but Macedon III avoids the damage to the body.
Macedon III managing to block the knees to the body from Nickson.
Nickson lands an elbow inside that Macedon III shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Macedon III's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johan Nickson!
A victorious Johan Nickson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Redyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihiro Shirasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Redyan!
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, Akihiro Shirasu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirasu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redyan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shirasu controlling from side mount.
Shirasu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Redyan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Redyan is looking to regain half guard here but Shirasu keeps moving and retains side control.
Shirasu tries to stand but Redyan is controlling his head.
Redyan is looking for a sweep.
Redyan gets back to half guard.
Redyan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shirasu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shirasu's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redyan looking for the choke from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirasu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Redyan's guard. Nice work there by Shirasu.
Shirasu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redyan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shirasu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Redyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shirasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shirasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redyan has an active guard here but Shirasu has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shirasu in particular looking to stall.
Redyan tries to roll over but Shirasu keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirasu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Shirasu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Akihiro Shirasu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Redyan tries to sprawl but Shirasu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirasu trying to control the action but Redyan is working from the bottom.
Redyan gets full guard.
Shirasu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirasu slips nicely into half guard.
Redyan gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redyan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shirasu defends it easily.
Redyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shirasu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Redyan is tightening it up a little... Shirasu has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shirasu reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shirasu taps out! Nice BJJ there by Redyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Red Redyan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes into the arena with Crank That-Soulja Boy blaring out of the sound system. Forester has chosen Roar by Treat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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158 lbs
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Forester!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCarthy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Forester scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Forester. Forester gets slowly back to his feet.
Forester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCarthy tries to land a leg kick but Forester saw it coming and moves away.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Forester moves out of range.
Forester has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCarthy breaks the clinch.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
McCarthy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forester blocks a jab.
McCarthy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Forester misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Forester.
Forester fails with a takedown attempt.
Forester closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCarthy circles away.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Forester.
McCarthy looks for the body kick but Forester saw that one coming.
McCarthy leaves Forester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Forester takes one on the button.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Forester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forester looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forester fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Forester with a series of wild strikes but Forester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester shoots in but no luck this time.
Forester moves out of range as McCarthy throws a body kick.
McCarthy scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy is looking to slow Forester down with leg kicks.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
McCarthy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Forester blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
Forester moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
McCarthy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Forester shoots in but no luck this time.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forester is out of range.
McCarthy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Forester is trying desperately to land a takedown but McCarthy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Forester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from McCarthy.
Some bone on bone action there as Forester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Forester moves away and avoids it.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forester throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy wants to slow Forester down by chopping away at his legs.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Forester. Forester gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Forester moves out of range easily.
McCarthy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McCarthy as Forester shoots in.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forester fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy drops Forester with a big left hand and mounts him. Forester is in big trouble!
Forester is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Forester is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McCarthy has cracked Forester with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McCarthy lands another huge swinging hook and Forester tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Forester, before McCarthy can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan McCarthy!
Post fight, an emotional Ryan McCarthy said 'motherfucking bitches in this division,better watch out,the new breed and the future champ is here.and im calling out Luke"The Thunder"Field.come break down this wall..'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milosevic's entrance music is Symphony of Destruction. A fine choice. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Metallica - Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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26
165 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
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32
184 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slabodan Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith defending well as Milosevic loads up on a big left hand.
Smith drives through and clinches with Milosevic against the cage.
Milosevic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milosevic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Milosevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milosevic scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milosevic is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milosevic keeps working.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Milosevic's thigh. Milosevic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Milosevic keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Milosevic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Milosevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cory Smith wasn't active enough on the ground.
Milosevic lands with a nice body punch.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Milosevic's shoulder, as Milosevic tries to avoid the shot.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Milosevic trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Milosevic into the cage.
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Milosevic is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Milosevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Milosevic is not content to let Smith control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Milosevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith throwing shots but Milosevic is blocking nicely.
Milosevic taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is looking to stall here but Milosevic recovers full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milosevic keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Milosevic's guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Milosevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milosevic controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith throws a strike but Milosevic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Milosevic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Milosevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milosevic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Slabodan Milosevic just wasn't active enough.
Milosevic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milosevic tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Milosevic is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Milosevic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milosevic is one step ahead there.
Smith looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Milosevic has picked Smith up and slammed him! Smith can't keep hold of the triangle and Milosevic manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic wants to stand but Smith has his arm trapped.
Milosevic controls the position from side control.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic is looking to escape.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Milosevic defending well though.
Milosevic is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Milosevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thows a huge punch but Milosevic dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to control but Milosevic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Milosevic misses.
Milosevic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Milosevic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milosevic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a push kick but Milosevic slaps the foot to one side.
Smith staying out of range there.
Milosevic throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Milosevic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Milosevic is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milosevic throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Milosevic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Milosevic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith moves forwards but Milosevic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Milosevic lands a jab-cross combination.
Milosevic with a nice cross.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith clinches up with Milosevic and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Milosevic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Milosevic works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smith wants to take a breather but Milosevic is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milosevic trying to control from the bottom.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Milosevic defending well.
Smith throws a strike but Milosevic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milosevic cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milosevic. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is looking to clinch but Milosevic is avoiding it.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milosevic scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milosevic.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Milosevic is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Milosevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Slabodan Milosevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
Milosevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Milosevic lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Milosevic.
Milosevic lands a jab.
Milosevic takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Milosevic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Milosevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Milosevic connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milosevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Milosevic moves out of range easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Milosevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Milosevic moves out of range.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good exchange - Milosevic coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Slabodan Milosevic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Milosevic.
Nice sprawl there from Milosevic as Smith shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Milosevic. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Smith slips under a jab.
Milosevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Milosevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milosevic has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Milosevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Milosevic blocks it.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Milosevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Milosevic as he jumps to the side.
Slabodan Milosevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cory Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic lands an overhand right.
Milosevic connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Milosevic scores with a leg kick.
Milosevic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Milosevic cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Cory Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to clinch there but Milosevic circles away.
A big left from Milosevic misses.
Milosevic lands with a cross.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Milosevic.
Smith is trying to drag Milosevic to the mat but Milosevic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic lands an overhand right.
Milosevic looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milosevic misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Milosevic pinned against the cage. Milosevic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milosevic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Milosevic stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milosevic throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Milosevic.
Milosevic scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith is rocked!
Milosevic connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Milosevic finish him?
Milosevic lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Milosevic dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slabodan Milosevic!
A victorious Slabodan Milosevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lets Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Bracks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chambers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bracks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chambers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bracks to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like George Chambers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bracks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bracks gets a clinch.
Bracks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bracks tries to pull guard but Chambers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chambers misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chambers tries to work over Bracks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers presses Bracks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chambers.
Bracks lands an elbow just above Chambers 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chambers.
Bracks misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracks jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chambers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
George Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chambers cracks Bracks with a good jab.
Bracks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bracks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers cracks Bracks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bracks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chambers finish him?
Oh Bracks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bracks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bracks walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Chambers swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Chambers!
A very excited looking George Chambers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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A |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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