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RFC 10: No Way Out PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Sloggett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's entrance music is Effigy. A fine choice. Sloggett has chosen Volbeat A Warrior's Call as his entrance music. Wes Sloggett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wes Sloggett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloggett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped Sloggett in his tracks for a moment.
Brooks lands a right hand.
Sloggett looking for a takedown.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Sloggett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimmy Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Sloggett.
Sloggett fails to pull guard.
Brooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sloggett backwards.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sloggett is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sloggett's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sloggett drops to his knees and Brooks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Brooks!
Jimmy Brooks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Black!
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, Derrick Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams tries to sprawl but Black drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams wants to control but Black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black is controlling the pace.
Williams is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Black takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Brad Black wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Black dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Black wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brad Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black is breathing heavily.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Black misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Black looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Brad Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Black. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Black's guard now.
Williams gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Black dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Black fails with the takedown.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black fails with the takedown
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Black has picked Williams up - he's going for a ride! Black dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Black is controlling the pace.
Black wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Black.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black decides to stand up.
Black has a takedown stuffed.
Black tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Black is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williams's shoulder. That is not cool.
Black wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams trying desperately to get to his feet.
Black landing strikes, looking to finish!
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Black dominated that second round.
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!
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black passes into half guard.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Black from advancing position.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Derrick Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brad Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Black!
After the fight, Brad Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Cristi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristi's entrance music is Tupac-Hail Mary. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazar Cristi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristi rushes Sobral and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sobral jumps guard but Cristi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cristi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cristi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cristi looking to sit in guard and control but Sobral gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sobral is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cristi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sobral has passed into side control.
Sobral tries for a kimura but Cristi is defending well.
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!
Sobral has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cristi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sobral yanks on the arm and Cristi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sobral.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raimundo Sobral!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon ODonnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hughes's choice of entrance music: Achey Breakey Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon ODonnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnelly shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes forces ODonnelly back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hughes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hughes.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
Hughes gets control of ODonnelly's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hughes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ODonnelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a sloppy strike and ODonnelly has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Hughes is forced to tap! Great BJJ from ODonnelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon ODonnelly!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Pony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorges Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Pony!
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, Jorges Valencia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valencia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pony has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pony there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pony has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valencia finds it's way round the side to connect with Pony's head.
It looks like David Pony has been cut.
Pony misses with an uppercut
and Pony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pony just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pony.
Pony scores with a nice head shot.
Pony fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pony is defended easily by Valencia.
Pony wants to clinch
and Valencia counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pony misses with a right hand
and Valencia counters with a two punch combo.
Pony throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valencia counters with a left and a right that stings Pony.
David Pony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pony misses with a low kick as Valencia jumps back.
Pony fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valencia looks to land a combination but Pony avoids it well.
Pony motions for Valencia to come forward. Pony throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valencia lands a body shot.
Pony shoots in for a takedown but Valencia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pony throws a wild body kick that Valencia sees coming a mile off.
Pony dives in and grabs Valencia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valencia pushes down on Pony's head and hops out.
Valencia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony throws a series of punches but Valencia avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Valencia.
Valencia digs a good body shot into Pony's ribs.
Pony throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pony closes the distance and clinches up with Valencia, looking for a takedown. Pony pushes Valencia against the cage but Valencia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pony misses with an uppercut
enabling Valencia to counter with a crisp jab.
Valencia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pony.
Pony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valencia throws a right hand that Pony ducks under and follows up with a left that Pony also avoids with ease.
Pony misses with a looping right.
Pony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pony tries to clinch there but Valencia circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Valencia scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony misses with a straight right.
Valencia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pony throws a series of punches but Valencia moves out of range.
Pony tries to close the distance and clinch but Valencia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorges Valencia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Pony's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pony tries to clinch up
and Valencia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pony closes the distance and clinches.
Valencia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valencia digs a good body shot into Pony's ribs.
Pony swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valencia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorges Valencia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pony works Valencia's body with a nice hook.
Pony misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony swinging wildly here.
Good work by Valencia as he checks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by Valencia.
Pony takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valencia was well out of range. Poor timing from Pony.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pony. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Valencia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pony circles away quickly and effectively.
Pony tries to close the distance and clinch but Valencia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valencia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valencia lands a jab to Pony's midsection.
Valencia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pony closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pony moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jorges Valencia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valencia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valencia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pony is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valencia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pony keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valencia's efforts to push away.
Valencia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pony keeps control of Valencia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valencia is trying to break the clinch but Pony is controlling him.
Valencia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valencia's efforts to push away.
Valencia being controlled against the cage.
Valencia wants to get back to striking at distance but Pony won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Valencia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pony creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valencia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pony stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorges Valencia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Pony's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pony is looking to score with low kicks.
Pony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valencia is fending him off so far but Pony persists. Nope, Valencia circles away and we're back to standing.
Valencia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valencia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valencia moves away.
Valencia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pony shoots for a double leg takedown but Valencia sprawls well. He's pushed Pony's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valencia moves out of range as Pony strikes.
Pony shoots in looking for a takedown but Valencia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Pony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony tries to clinch but Valencia is having none of it.
Valencia cracks Pony with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valencia is trying to force a seperation but Pony has the dominant position.
Valencia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pony is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valencia is defending well.
Pony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valencia wants to get back to striking at distance but Pony won't allow it.
Pony has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valencia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony misses with a body punch.
Pony pulls Valencia into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valencia wants to stand and escape but instead Pony has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pony tries to free his leg and advance position but Valencia is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valencia wants to stand up but Pony is controlling him.
Pony engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valencia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony throws a big right hand that misses.
Pony trying to control but Valencia is working from the bottom.
Valencia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valencia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pony controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
David Pony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Pony.
Pony throws a hook but Valencia blocks it.
Valencia tries to keep at a distance but Pony has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pony is trying to drag Valencia to the mat but Valencia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pony trying to stall but Valencia improves his position.
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 David Pony.
I think Valencia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorges Valencia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Blast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Blast!
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, Marko Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic needs to keep his hands up - Blast had a free shot at his head there.
Blast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrovic is out of range and Blast settles back down.
Blast moves out of range of the body kick from Petrovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrovic.
Petrovic scores with a head kick. Blast tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bart Blast has been cut.
Petrovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blast swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blast takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blast lands a right hook to the body.
Petrovic is looking to land body kicks.
Petrovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrovic misses with a head kick.
Petrovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Blast digs a good body shot into Petrovic's ribs.
Blast sizes up Petrovic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blast avoids the head kick by Petrovic.
Petrovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrovic misses with a low kick.
Petrovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrovic throws a leg kick which misses Blast's front leg but catches the back leg as Blast tries to avoid it.
Blast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrovic looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blast is pawing at Petrovic, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Petrovic's nose. Petrovic is badly hurt! Blast pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Petrovic tries desperately to hold on but Blast is relentless in his assault! As Petrovic receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Blast away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Blast!
Bart Blast decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crash Holly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Newman (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, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Holly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmy Newman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holly shoots for a double leg takedown but Newman sprawls well. He's pushed Holly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newman cracks Holly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Crash Holly has been cut.
Newman doesn't manage to clinch there - Holly circles away.
Crash Holly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Holly throwing strikes but missing.
Holly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holly is trying to get an arm triangle but Newman is defending well.
Holly tries to move to mount but Newman blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly tries for a kimura but Newman is defending well.
Holly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Newman tries to improve position but can't.
Holly advances nicely into full mount.
Holly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Newman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Newman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holly is looking for a triangle here but Newman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Holly is looking to regain half guard here but Newman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly can't do much from the bottom here.
Holly is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holly sneaks back into half guard.
Holly manages to get to full guard.
Holly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Holly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crash Holly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holly darts in and clinches Newman up against the cage.
Holly tries to pull guard but Newman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Holly is trying to break the clinch but Newman has him pressed against the cage.
Holly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crash Holly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holly decides to pull guard.
Holly working for a triangle but Newman defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly is looking for a triangle here but Newman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Holly is trying to control Newman's posture but Newman avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Holly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holly is working hard here to advance position.
Holly struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holly manages to get back to half guard.
Holly looking for submissions off his back.
Newman wants to control but Holly is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Timmy Newman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Newman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Holly with that takedown attempt.
Newman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crash Holly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crash Holly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newman looks to land a combination. Holly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newman gets the takedown into side control.
Holly is looking to reverse the position.
Holly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Newman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Newman trying to advance position but Holly counters by regaining guard.
Holly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newman defends it easily.
Newman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crash Holly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holly trying to control the position.
Holly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman preventing the sweep.
Newman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Holly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Newman is looking to defend but Holly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Newman! Holly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Newman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Crash Holly!
Crash Holly is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Allen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Taylor's chin.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Taylor!
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, Kevin Allen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor misses with the combination.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Allen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Taylor takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Taylor scores with a jab. Allen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Kevin Allen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Allen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Allen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allen working Taylor over with strikes.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Allen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Allen on the ground.
Allen trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Allen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen working Taylor over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Allen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Allen trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Allen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Allen connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen preventing the sweep.
Allen pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allen thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Allen wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Allen throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Allen'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.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor works over Allen's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Allen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Allen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Allen misses with the combination.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor steps in with a hook that catches Allen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Taylor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Allen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Taylor!
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