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HFC 117 Full Force PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wet Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delsym MasterG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delsym MasterG has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wet Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Delsym MasterG!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell takes a swing at MasterG's ribcage but misses.
Hell tries to sprawl but MasterG drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MasterG.
MasterG not doing much here.
MasterG is looking to stall here but Hell recovers full guard.
MasterG postures up in Hell's guard and throws a big left but Hell blocks it.
MasterG throwing strikes from guard but Hell blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MasterG is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MasterG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MasterG wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell has MasterG pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delsym MasterG has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A combination from MasterG does no damage.
MasterG closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MasterG lands in his opponent's guard.
Hell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MasterG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MasterG has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hell is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MasterG looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hell stands up and waves to MasterG to follow him.
MasterG closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MasterG is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MasterG looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hell is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MasterG is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delsym MasterG dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MasterG closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MasterG is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell wants to control but MasterG postures up.
MasterG is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell wants to control but MasterG postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MasterG trying to control the position but Hell is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Delsym MasterG.
A big right from Hell misses.
MasterG shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MasterG showed some decent athleticism there.
MasterG is taking a breather. Hell 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell won't allow MasterG to pass to mount.
MasterG wants to stand up but Hell is controlling the position.
Hell keeping control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MasterG wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Delsym MasterG has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MasterG changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MasterG stands up.
MasterG gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hell has a couple of punches blocked by MasterG.
A short uppercut from MasterG.
MasterG wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hell has him pressed against the cage.
MasterG can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
Hell prevents MasterG from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MasterG has hold of one of Hell's legs. Hell is fighting the takedown attempt but MasterG gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MasterG's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MasterG for as long as he can get away with.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MasterG has his hands on Hell's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delsym MasterG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MasterG fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hell sprawls well initially but MasterG persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hell wants to control but MasterG is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell pushes MasterG off and gets back to his feet.
Delsym MasterG is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hell has a takedown stuffed.
Hell doesn't manage to clinch there - MasterG circles away.
MasterG tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MasterG has Hell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MasterG pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hell tumbling to the mat - MasterG dives into Hell's guard.
MasterG preventing the sweep.
MasterG landing some decent shots from guard.
MasterG trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell wants to stand up but MasterG is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to sweep here but MasterG controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MasterG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hell has his hands on MasterG's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MasterG throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to clinch up but MasterG keeps it at a distance.
MasterG shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as MasterG sits in half guard.
Hell is trying to stand back up but MasterG is controlling him
MasterG trying to control from half guard but Hell is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MasterG is looking to stall here but Hell recovers full guard.
MasterG is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Delsym MasterG wasn't active enough on the ground.
MasterG looks to land a body kick but Hell moved away.
Wet Hell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delsym MasterG is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MasterG closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delsym MasterG comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MasterG has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delsym MasterG!
A relieved looking Delsym MasterG 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Sidorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. This should be a great matchup!
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282 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexei Sidorenko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidorenko has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
Dawson managing to block the knees to the body from Sidorenko.
Dawson wants the takedown. Sidorenko is fighting it off but Dawson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sidorenko's guard against the cage.
Sidorenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Sidorenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Sidorenko, not yet.
Sidorenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sidorenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
Sidorenko wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it.
Sidorenko is working an open guard so Dawson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sidorenko's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson won't allow Sidorenko to get back to his feet.
Dawson trying to control but Sidorenko is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sidorenko has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dudley Dawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Dawson. Those never looked like landing.
Sidorenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sidorenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sidorenko throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Sidorenko tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidorenko throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson is trying to drag Sidorenko to the mat but Sidorenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorenko misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Sidorenko.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sidorenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dawson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidorenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Dawson avoids the damage to the body.
Sidorenko misses with an elbow strike.
Sidorenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidorenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sidorenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Dawson avoids the damage to the body.
Dawson pulls guard.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sidorenko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dawson is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sidorenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dawson, up you get!
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sidorenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
Dawson pulls guard effortlessly.
Sidorenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sidorenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidorenko.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidorenko is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Sidorenko wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexei Sidorenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sidorenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sidorenko is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sidorenko tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Sidorenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sidorenko wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexei Sidorenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sidorenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sidorenko wants to clinch.
Sidorenko wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dawson.
Sidorenko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Dudley Dawson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sidorenko wants to clinch.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sidorenko's knee momentarily.
Sidorenko tries to clinch but Dawson moves away
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidorenko wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidorenko darts in trying to clinch
and Sidorenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidorenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Dawson. Those never looked like landing.
Sidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidorenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dawson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorenko sneaks out the side door and pushes Dawson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sidorenko is looking to clinch.
Sidorenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Sidorenko moves out of range easily.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sidorenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexei Sidorenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sidorenko is looking to clinch.
Sidorenko wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.
Dawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sidorenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sidorenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up
and Dawson counters with a leg kick.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidorenko tries to clinch but Dawson moves away
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidorenko tries to clinch but Dawson moves away
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidorenko is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Sidorenko darts in trying to clinch
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sidorenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidorenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawson somewhat.
Sidorenko tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sidorenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sidorenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sidorenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudley Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sidorenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Sidorenko looks to clinch
and Dawson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sidorenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dawson is controlling him well.
Dawson landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dawson tries for a kimura but Sidorenko is defending well.
Dawson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorenko is looking to regain half guard here but Dawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Sidorenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dawson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sidorenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidorenko, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson is staying tight to Sidorenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sidorenko wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dudley Dawson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidorenko throws a head kick that misses.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidorenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sidorenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Sidorenko.
Sidorenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sidorenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dawson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Dawson stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorenko wants to get back to his feet but Dawson drags him back down.
Dawson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sidorenko is trying to escape and Dawson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sidorenko is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dawson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dudley Dawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Israel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Israel Stephens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens lands a head kick. Shields smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Israel Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shields has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Stephens misses
and Shields counters with a single leg into guard. Stephens didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephens can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shields is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields 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.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields works over Stephens with some ground and pound from guard.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields lands a couple of digs.
Shields postures up and lands a big shot to Stephens's brow.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Shields postures up and lands a big shot to Stephens's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stephens holds on and takes a little breather.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields postures up and lands a big shot to Stephens's brow.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shields scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stephens throws a head kick that Shields semi-blocks.
Shields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jason Shields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shields takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephens just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shields's brow.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stephens is defending well.
Shields wants the takedown. Stephens is fighting it off but Shields persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stephens's guard against the cage.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stephens managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stephens working a defensive guard here.
Shields is in close to Stephens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields with a nice head shot there.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Stephens has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shields's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shields missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Stephens has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jason Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stephens has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stephens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shields accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Shields dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shields seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shields throwing shots but Stephens is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shields lands a nice short elbow.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shields.
Shields scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shields throws a big elbow that misses.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shields is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shields postures up and lands a big shot to Stephens's brow.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Israel Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Shields makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shields cracks Stephens with a solid left hand.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stephens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shields throwing strikes but missing.
Shields is in close to Stephens's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shields is looking to work some ground and pound but Stephens has wrist control.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shields's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Shields postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shields with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shields's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Stephens has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shields, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Kelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David has chosen Craig David - Rise and Fall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
220 lbs
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217 lbs
21 - 25 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Kelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelo throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
Kelo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelo pushes David up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelo keeps control of David as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
David gets a trip takedown into half guard.
David seems to be working for a kimura but Kelo defends the submission attempt.
Kelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David thows a huge punch but Kelo dodges it nicely.
Kelo wants to get back to full guard.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
David looks to land a strike but Kelo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
David throwing strikes from guard but Kelo blocks nicely.
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!
David landing with the ground and pound.
Kelo keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo trying to control the position.
Kelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelo is looking for a triangle but David pushes his legs off easily.
Kelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. David doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. David manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
David postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David postures up in Kelo's guard and throws a big left but Kelo blocks it.
David scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as David accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
David postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kelo wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Kelo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because David is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David won't allow Kelo to pass to mount.
David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kelo is trying to control the action in half guard but David is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kelo works his way into side control.
David is looking to reverse the position.
Kelo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
David struggling a bit here.
Kelo lands some shots froms side control.
Kelo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
David is looking to regain half guard here but Kelo keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelo controlling from side mount.
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 Clarence Kelo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
David defending well as Kelo loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Kelo.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
Kelo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kelo lands a body shot.
Kelo tries to close the distance and clinch but David swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Kelo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelo fails to land with a series of punches.
David cracks the inside of Kelo's front leg.
Kelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelo 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 David has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from David and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
David avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelo scores with a leg kick.
David decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
David throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kelo to regain full guard.
Kelo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
David throwing strikes from guard but Kelo blocks nicely.
Kelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kelo is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for David!
Kelo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David is trying desperately to improve position.
Kelo wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.
Kelo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish David?
David regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. David manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
David has his foot on Kelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelo works his way back into a safe position though.
David working a defensive guard but Kelo passes into half guard.
Kelo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kelo lands strikes from half guard.
Kelo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
David is refusing to be controlled, as Kelo sits in half guard.
David tries to get to full guard but Kelo has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
David is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Kelo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kelo darts in and clinches David up against the cage.
Kelo stops a takedown attempt from David.
Kelo stops a takedown attempt from David.
Kelo lands a nice uppercut.
Kelo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
Kelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
David is trying to drag Kelo to the mat but Kelo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Clarence Kelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
Kelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
Kelo scores with a shot to the side of David's head.
Kelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
David drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelo scores with a jab to the body.
Kelo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David on the wrong end of a nice jab.
David has closed the distance and engaged Kelo in a clinch.
David tries for a takedown. No joy.
David blocks a body shot from Kelo.
Kelo prevents the takedown attempt.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelo pulls his leg out and moves away.
David is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kelo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelo connects with a body shot that sends David's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of David 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Kelo.
Clarence Kelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kelo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
David avoids the body shot from Kelo.
Kelo lands with a nice combination. David backs away looking to recover.
Kelo connects with a body shot that sends David's belly button to the back.
Kelo rushes David and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
David drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kelo gets underhooks to prevent David's takedown attempt.
Kelo has David pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kelo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending David tumbling to the mat - Kelo dives into David's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kelo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down David for as long as he can get away with.
David is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kelo defends well.
Kelo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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 Clarence Kelo.
Kelo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and David counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Craig David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelo trying to control the position here.
Kelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Kelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kelo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Kelo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Maye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Saltzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Maye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Maye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Saltzman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maye leaves Saltzman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saltzman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maye throws a nice looking combination but Saltzman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saltzman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maye quickly recovers to half guard.
Maye wants to improve his position but Saltzman is controlling well.
Maye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saltzman wants to control from the top but Maye keeps moving.
Saltzman throws a big right hand that misses.
Saltzman being controlled here momentarily.
Maye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltzman postures up.
Saltzman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saltzman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maye controls Saltzman momentarily but Saltzman frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saltzman connects with a couple of short punches.
Saltzman stops Maye from standing up.
Maye controlling the position.
Maye wants to stand but Saltzman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saltzman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maye working a defensive guard here.
Maye looking for a sweep. Not yet Maye, not yet.
Saltzman postures up in Maye's guard and throws a big left but Maye blocks it.
Maye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Maye.
Saltzman shoots in but Maye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan Maye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Saltzman.
Maye scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maye lands a head kick!
Maye lands with a nice combination. Saltzman backs away looking to recover.
A head kick misses from Maye.
Maye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saltzman is defended easily by Maye.
Maye lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saltzman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maye's guard.
Saltzman is fighting to break Maye's control of his arms but Maye is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maye wants to stand but Saltzman is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saltzman.
Saltzman landing some decent shots from guard.
Saltzman throws a big elbow that misses.
Saltzman trying to control but Maye is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maye is pulling down on Saltzman's head. It's preventing any offense from Saltzman, at least for the moment.
Saltzman wants to control from the top but Maye keeps moving.
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 Ryan Maye will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maye lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maye misses with a head kick.
Maye looks to land a combination. Saltzman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saltzman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maye. That's going to slow Saltzman down.
Maye lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maye misses with a head kick.
Maye looks to land a combination but Saltzman avoids it well.
Maye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saltzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maye is fending him off so far but Saltzman persists. Nope, Maye circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltzman avoids the head kick by Maye.
Maye misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Maye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saltzman doesn't seem phased though.
Saltzman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maye's half guard.
Maye trying to hold on to Saltzman's head to control him but Saltzman postures up.
Maye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saltzman.
Saltzman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saltzman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maye to regain full guard.
Maye has his foot on Saltzman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saltzman works his way back into a safe position though.
Saltzman throws a strike but Maye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maye trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saltzman's guard.
Maye stands up from Saltzman's guard - Maye perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saltzman avoids the head kick by Maye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maye scores with a jab to the head.
Ryan Maye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maye tries a head kick but it misses.
Maye clinches with his opponent.
Maye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Maye. No joy for Saltzman on that attempt.
Ryan Maye is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saltzman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Maye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Saltzman.
Saltzman is breathing heavily.
Saltzman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maye lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Maye.
Maye lands a jab to the head.
Saltzman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maye is fending him off so far but Saltzman persists. Nope, Maye circles away and we're back to standing.
Maye lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Maye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Maye.
Saltzman fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Maye dominated that second round.
That's time! Maye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saltzman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maye - the referee stops the clock and Saltzman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maye. Saltzman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maye throws a nice head kick!
Ryan Maye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maye lands with a slapping head kick.
Maye lands with a hook. Saltzman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Maye catches Saltzman right on the button with a cross.
Maye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maye defends it nicely.
Maye tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maye lands a jab-cross combination.
Saltzman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saltzman shoots in for a takedown but Maye shows good takedown defense.
Saltzman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maye scores with a three punch combo!
Saltzman is rocked!
Maye throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Saltzman stumbling backwards into the cage! Saltzman bounces back off the cage towards Maye, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Maye lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Maye celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Maye!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riku Noitalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ripley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripley has chosen The Talented Mr. Ripley - Tu Vuo' Fa l'Americano as his entrance music. 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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33
269 lbs
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35
263 lbs
16 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riku Noitalahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Ripley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noitalahti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripley tries for a takedown but Noitalahti circles away easily
and Noitalahti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Noitalahti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noitalahti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ripley.
Ripley misses with a few strikes there.
Ripley misses with a double jab
and Noitalahti counters with a one-two to the body.
Ripley misses with a body kick.
Ripley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ripley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripley fails to land with a series of punches.
Ripley throws a series of punches but Noitalahti moves out of range.
Noitalahti slips a jab and a cross from Ripley.
Ripley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noitalahti counters with a big head kick but Ripley shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ripley as he connects with a hook.
Noitalahti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ripley.
Noitalahti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ripley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ripley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ripley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noitalahti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ripley looks winded!
Noitalahti tries to escape but Ripley is in control.
Ripley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Noitalahti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ripley but great work by Noitalahti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripley is trying to buck Noitalahti off.
Noitalahti decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Noitalahti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Noitalahti counters with a big head kick but Ripley shrugs it off.
Noitalahti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ripley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ripley misses with a looping right.
Ripley ducks right into an uppercut from Noitalahti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noitalahti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ripley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noitalahti pinned against the cage. Noitalahti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riku Noitalahti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Ripley.
Ripley dodges the punch combination from Noitalahti.
Ripley tries to bum rush Noitalahti with a series of wild strikes but Noitalahti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Noitalahti.
Ripley misses with a body shot
and Noitalahti counters with a nice uppercut.
Noitalahti lands a jab-cross combination.
Ripley looks to throw the jab but Noitalahti is out of range.
Ripley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noitalahti counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Noitalahti finds it's way through Ripley's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripley misses with a series of wild punches.
Ripley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noitalahti is looking to land body kicks.
Ripley is looking to chop away at Noitalahti's legs.
Noitalahti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Ripley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ripley.
Noitalahti jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noitalahti throws a body kick that misses.
Ripley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ripley misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ripley throws a solid leg kick but Noitalahti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ripley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Noitalahti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ripley misses with a leg kick
and Noitalahti counters with a solid body kick.
Noitalahti circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Noitalahti.
Ripley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripley looks to land a combination but Noitalahti avoids it well.
Ripley fails to land with a series of punches.
Noitalahti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Noitalahti.
Crunch! Noitalahti slams his shin into Ripley's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Noitalahti.
Noitalahti tries to bum rush Ripley with a series of wild strikes but Ripley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ripley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noitalahti tries to avoid it but Ripley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noitalahti to the ground. Noitalahti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ripley misses with a low kick as Noitalahti jumps back.
Ripley is breathing heavily.
Noitalahti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ripley doesn't seem bothered though.
Ripley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ripley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noitalahti circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Noitalahti.
Noitalahti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripley can do to turn this around?
Noitalahti sends Ripley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Noitalahti is motioning to the referee to let Ripley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ripley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noitalahti throws a series of punches but Ripley moves out of range.
Ripley is still on wobbly legs! Can Noitalahti finish him?
Ripley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noitalahti. That one must have hurt.
Riku Noitalahti is winning the standup battle so far.
Noitalahti fakes the body blow, causing Ripley to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ripley goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Noitalahti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Robillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robillard comes to the cage accompanied by Orelsan - Bada Bing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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201 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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23
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominik Robillard!
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, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Robillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robillard's waist but Robillard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Dominik Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryan.
Robillard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Robillard lands but Ryan takes it in his stride.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Robillard.
Nice takedown defense from Robillard. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Robillard tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robillard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robillard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robillard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Robillard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Robillard sprawls well.
Robillard tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Danga de danga de dang - Robillard scores with a four punch combination!
Ryan looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robillard misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Robillard sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robillard's waist but Robillard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Robillard throws a head kick that misses.
Robillard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Robillard, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Robillard against the cage but Robillard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robillard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robillard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ryan's head.
Robillard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dominik Robillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robillard lands a big head kick that sends Ryan to the canvas! Robillard follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Robillard!
A relieved looking Dominik Robillard 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sean Kingston- Fire Burning. Jitsu has chosen Nikkfurie- The a la Menthe as his entrance music. Sean Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
295 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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36
302 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston has closed the distance and engaged Jitsu in a clinch.
Kingston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jitsu smiles and moves away.
Jitsu gets a double leg takedown into Kingston's guard.
Jitsu trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Jitsu preventing the sweep.
Jitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kingston is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jitsu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu drags him back down.
Jitsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jitsu stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jitsu's head.
Kingston wants to get up but he can't break Jitsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kingston drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jitsu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jitsu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jitsu!
Jitsu decides to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Jitsu on that attempt.
Jitsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiu Jitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sean Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston stalling in the clinch but Jitsu improves position.
Jitsu is working for takedown but Kingston is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kingston lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jitsu's head.
Kingston wants to get up but he can't break Jitsu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kingston throws a strike but Jitsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Jitsu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kingston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kingston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kingston!
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!
Jitsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kingston off and has taken his back!
Jitsu working for a choke but Kingston reverses nicely into Jitsu 's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Sean Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jitsu is looking to chop away at Kingston's legs.
Jitsu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jitsu falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sean Kingston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Kingston made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and O Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rasputin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to TURISAS - Rasputin. Sagat has chosen Street Dreams - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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37
302 lbs
26 - 25 - 0 |
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33
322 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, O Sagat!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat looks to land a body kick but Rasputin moved away.
Rasputin looks to clinch
and Sagat counters with a thumping low kick.
Sagat thuds his shin into the meat of Rasputin's side.
Rasputin is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Rasputin avoids the head kick by Sagat.
Sagat darts in and clinches Rasputin up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sagat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sagat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
A fake to the body and Sagat gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Rasputin! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Rasputin falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). O Sagat!
A determined O Sagat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maria might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kronos - Bloodtower. Masterson has chosen Hyena -by- Rancid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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224 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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255 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Maria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Masterson is out of range and Maria settles back down.
Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Maria.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maria throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donk. Masterson catches Maria right on the button with a cross.
Maria slips a straight right by Masterson.
Ja Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maria counters with a nice uppercut.
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson tries to clinch but Maria moves away
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masterson's knee momentarily.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Maria blocks a head kick by Masterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maria buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maria ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Maria to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Masterson moves in looking to clinch but Maria pushes him off.
Maria moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maria throws a series of punches but Masterson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses the jab.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Maria tries to move into range but Masterson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Maria gets tackled into the cage by Masterson. Masterson maintains the clinch.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maria backwards.
Maria blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson lands a shot to the body.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson misses with a knee strike.
Masterson is trying to break the clinch but Maria is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maria.
Maria blocks an uppercut.
Masterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maria's efforts to push away.
Masterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Maria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maria is trying to break free.
Maria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maria blocking some punches.
Masterson manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maria misses with a head kick.
Masterson misses with a wild combination.
Masterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ja Masterson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Maria counter with a right hand.
Masterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Maria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maria breaks the clinch.
Maria pushes Masterson away with a front kick.
Masterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson wants to clinch but Maria slips to the side
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masterson really felt that one!
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!
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Joaquim Maria is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson throws out a leg kick but Maria moves out of range and Masterson only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masterson.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maria lands a head kick. Masterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Maria counter with a right hand.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Masterson throws a body punch but Maria moves out of range.
Masterson tries to clinch up
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Masterson was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to slow Maria down with leg kicks.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
Masterson throws a body kick that misses.
Maria's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maria scrambles back to his feet.
Masterson throws a hook but Maria blocks it.
Masterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Masterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masterson throws a hook but Maria blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Maria blocks the leg kick.
Masterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Maria slips the punch.
Maria feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
Masterson tries to clinch
and Maria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masterson's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Maria blocks the leg kick.
Masterson wants to slow Maria down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Maria lands a left and a right that send Masterson crashing to the mat, dazed. Maria thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ja Masterson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws a combination that misses
and Maria counters with a crisp right that sends Masterson to the canvas! Maria follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquim Maria!
A victorious Joaquim Maria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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