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GFC 53: Unknown vs Hendricks 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl DuBois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earl DuBois has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes !
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, Earl DuBois!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes tries to bum rush DuBois with a series of wild strikes but DuBois uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DUDES GYM...inc..CBK in the buildup to the fight.
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and DuBois counters with a single leg into guard. Grimes didn't expect that.
Grimes 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.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
DuBois wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Grimes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DuBois is controlling him.
DuBois drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick DuBois off! DuBois jumps back into Grimes 's guard.
DuBois throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
DuBois wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes wants to improve his position but instead DuBois has moved into half guard.
Grimes gets full guard.
DuBois trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DuBois sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grimes 's guard.
DuBois wants to work for an arm triangle but Grimes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grimes trying to control but DuBois postures up.
DuBois is trying to control. Grimes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DuBois throwing shots but Grimes is blocking nicely.
DuBois is looking for a kimura but Grimes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DuBois to get the leverage.
DuBois is keen to just control but Grimes is a slippery customer.
DuBois thows a huge punch but Grimes dodges it nicely.
DuBois looks to land a strike but Grimes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBois wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
DuBois looking to sit in guard and control but Grimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DuBois looking to control.
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!
Grimes throwing strikes from guard but DuBois blocks nicely.
DuBois looking to control.
DuBois wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Grimes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grimes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grimes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but DuBois is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DuBois wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
DuBois wants to improve his position but instead Grimes has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuBois looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes drops an elbow to the side of DuBois's head.
Grimes wants to control but DuBois is keeping him busy.
DuBois has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Grimes trying to mount his opponent but DuBois defends it.
DuBois blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grimes .
Grimes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. DuBois manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grimes landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimes wants to get up but he can't break DuBois's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DuBois controlling Grimes 's posture.
DuBois is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuBois wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grimes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuBois trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
DuBois connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DuBois.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DuBois displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Grimes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grimes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DuBois.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl DuBois dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grimes throws a low kick, looking for DuBois's leg but DuBois calmly moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a series of wild punches.
DuBois will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DuBois misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as DuBois blocks the leg kick.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
DuBois shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. DuBois moves away and avoids it.
DuBois misses with a wild body shot.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and DuBois counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - DuBois advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
DuBois stalling away here and it's allowed Grimes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DuBois is aware though and is defending well.
DuBois trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
DuBois looking to sit in guard and control but Grimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DuBois keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
DuBois working a defensive guard here.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from DuBois.
DuBois pulls Grimes in to control the position.
DuBois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBois looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DuBois looking for a sweep. Not yet DuBois, not yet.
DuBois keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot by DuBois.
Rick Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DuBois looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
DuBois misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuBois throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes falls off balance throwing a combination
and DuBois counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grimes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DuBois.
DuBois looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DuBois is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuBois missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DuBois is working for a submission of some sort.
DuBois is pressing down on Grimes 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimes is holding on for now.
Grimes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DuBois is on him like a limpet, forcing Grimes back against the cage.
DuBois misses with the head strike.
Grimes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DuBois is defending well.
DuBois tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it.
Grimes looking to slow down the pace here.
DuBois lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
DuBois fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimes can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DuBois.
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Grimes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes throws a right and a left that DuBois avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimes checks a leg kick.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DuBois steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl DuBois showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oooooh!!! DuBois has knocked Grimes down with a huge combo! DuBois steps away and waves a wobbly Grimes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Grimes is rocked!
It looks like Rick Grimes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DuBois closes the distance looking for a takedown. Grimes stuffs it but DuBois still has hold of him. DuBois picks Grimes up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. DuBois slams Grimes to the floor and that's really hurt Grimes - he doesn't know where he is! DuBois throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl DuBois!
A victorious Earl DuBois thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Kidder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Kidder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidder drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidder.
Kidder gets through Reynolds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kidder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kidder.
Kidder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kidder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kidder has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kidder.
Kidder cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kidder moves into the clinch successfully.
Kidder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidder closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Kidder lands a shot to the body.
Kidder dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kidder is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kidder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kidder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidder lands with a short shot to the head.
Kidder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kidder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Derrick Kidder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Kidder stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Kidder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidder closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kidder.
Kidder pushes Reynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kidder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kidder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Kidder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kidder forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kidder sprawls well initially but Reynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kidder sees it coming and defends easily.
Reynolds stops Kidder from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidder wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Kidder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Kidder is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Kidder tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Kidder pushes Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kidder tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidder is working hard here to advance position.
Kidder is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kidder is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Kidder is defending well.
Kidder can't do much from the bottom here.
Kidder taking a bit of punishment here - Reynolds scoring with strikes.
Reynolds in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kidder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Reynolds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kidder tries to escape but Reynolds is in control.
Reynolds in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kidder is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Reynolds!
James Reynolds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ian Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langley comes into the arena with inner ninja - Classified ft David Myles blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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157 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langley gets caught napping as Ferguson dives in and scores a takedown. Langley manages to retain guard.
Langley pulls Ferguson in close to prevent any damage.
Ferguson trying to control but Langley is working from the bottom.
Langley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ferguson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ferguson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Langley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ferguson on his heels. He'll look to pass Ferguson's guard now, I'm sure.
Langley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Langley passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Langley lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to hold on to Langley's head to control him but Langley postures up.
Langley working the head and body with strikes.
Langley is nestled in close to Ferguson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langley is controlling the pace.
Langley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ferguson wants to control but Langley passes into side.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferguson some visible discomfort.
Langley taking a breather here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Langley scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson is looking to regain half guard here but Langley keeps moving and retains side control.
Langley in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley cracks Ferguson with a big right hand but Ferguson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ferguson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Langley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Langley scoring with strikes but Ferguson is staying in there.
Langley wants to control the pace but Ferguson is squirming around nicely.
Langley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferguson?
Ferguson is rocked!
It looks like Isaiah Ferguson has been cut.
Langley loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ferguson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Langley land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Langley stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Langley!
Ian Langley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasser Arafat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West- New Slave. Michael Crawford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yasser Arafat's chin.
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135 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yasser Arafat!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Arafat.
A jab from Arafat misses.
Arafat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Crawford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arafat's guard.
Crawford is stalling in the full guard.
Crawford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crawford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arafat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crawford 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.
Crawford seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arafat for as long as he can get away with.
Arafat keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Crawford just wasn't active enough.
Arafat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crawford tries to clinch but Arafat moves out of range.
Arafat cracks Crawford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arafat misses with a looping left.
Arafat misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Crawford has Arafat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Crawford pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Arafat tumbling to the mat - Crawford dives into Arafat's guard.
Crawford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arafat keeps working.
Crawford looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arafat wants to get back to his feet but Crawford drags him back down.
Crawford happy to just control the position for now.
Crawford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crawford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arafat can't do much from the bottom here.
Crawford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crawford has hold of Arafat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Arafat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Crawford cranks the arm and Arafat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Arafat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Crawford!
After the big win, Michael Crawford made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Melendez's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Survival. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton lands a jab.
Benton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melendez.
Benton closes the distance and pushes Melendez back into the cage.
Melendez is trying to drag Benton to the mat but Benton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benton taking a breather.
Melendez is trying to drag Benton to the mat but Benton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
Melendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Melendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Melendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benton misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melendez.
Melendez is working for takedown but Benton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benton is defending well.
Benton scores with a shoulder strike.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Melendez is looking for a takedown.
Benton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melendez takes a shot to the head.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Benton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Melendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melendez has Benton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Melendez looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Benton.
Melendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Benton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benton lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melendez.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benton is stalling here.
Melendez blocking some punches.
Melendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benton prevents it.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Benton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benton lands a body punch.
Melendez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benton after a bit of a struggle.
Melendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benton throws a series of strikes that have Melendez backpedaling.
It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Grant Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benton lands a right hand.
Benton gets underhooks to prevent Melendez's takedown attempt.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benton pushes Melendez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benton is looking to control Melendez's arms but Melendez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benton has his back to the cage.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benton stops a takedown attempt from Melendez.
A short right from Benton on the inside.
Benton lands a body shot.
Benton stalling the fight.
Benton stops a takedown attempt from Melendez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
Melendez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton lands an uppercut.
Melendez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Benton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benton is working hard here to advance position.
Benton wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melendez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Melendez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melendez somewhat.
Benton takes the fight into the clinch.
Melendez goes for a takedown attempt but Benton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Melendez tries to clinch but Benton moves out of range.
Benton moves into range and clinches up with Melendez.
Melendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benton prevents it.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benton is defending well.
Melendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
Melendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Benton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benton gets underhooks to prevent Melendez's takedown attempt.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
Melendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benton lands a nice shot to the body.
Benton lands a right hand.
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benton slowing the pace effectively.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
Benton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melendez can't get the takedown.
Benton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
Good body shot from Benton.
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!
Benton has Melendez pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands an uppercut.
Benton digs a right hand into Melendez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melendez's gas tank.
Benton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melendez is rocked!
Benton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Benton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melendez.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melendez looking for a takedown.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
Benton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melendez backwards.
Benton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benton lands with a right to the head.
Melendez prevents a body shot from Benton.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Melendez blocks an uppercut.
Grant Benton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is trying to drag Benton to the mat but Benton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
Still in the clinch, Benton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Benton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melendezs head.
Melendez wants a takedown.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Melendez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benton.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
Benton lands a right hand.
Benton lands a shot to the body.
Benton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benton tries to stall but Melendez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton misses with some punches.
Benton is pressed up against the cage. Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benton down to the mat. Benton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benton.
Melendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Melendez seems to have recovered his senses.
Melendez wants to take the fight to the mat but Benton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benton scores with a shot to the side of Melendez's head.
Benton gets underhooks to prevent Melendez's takedown attempt.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
Benton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benton.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Benton manages to get underhooks.
Benton lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton lands a body shot.
Benton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Benton tries to throw a body punch but Melendez avoids it by throwing Benton back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melendez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Melendez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benton misses with a hook to the body
and Melendez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Benton's guard now.
Benton kicks Melendez off and gets to his feet.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Grant Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Benton.
Melendez blocking some punches.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benton.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melendez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benton tries to work over Melendez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Melendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benton prevents it.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Benton lands with a right and another and another! Melendez is in big trouble! Benton lands again and this time it's lights out for Melendez! A quality knockout there for Benton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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222 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Snow slips the punch.
Snow is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snow looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harris.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Snow 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris has gone for a leg lock! Snow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.
Snow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has Snow pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris working a defensive guard but Snow manages to pass into side control anyway.
Snow slows the pace down.
Harris is not content to let Snow control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Snow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harris looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snow puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Snow is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Snow is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris working to try and regain half guard.
Snow controlling his opponent.
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 Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snow - the referee stops the clock and Harris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snow. Harris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick from Snow is predictable there
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris pushing down on Snow's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris with the ground and pound but Snow uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Snow is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Snow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snow regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Harris.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris 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.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snow manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Snow 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.
Harris sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Harris postures up.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Snow blocks nicely.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab from Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Snow throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snow throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris misses with a hook.
Snow tries to clinch up.
Snow misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris throws a solid leg kick but Snow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Snow cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Harris thumps Snow with a low kick.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Harris misses with a looping right.
Snow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris 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 Snow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Harris avoids it.
Snow throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Harris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Snow working a defensive guard but Harris passes into half guard.
Snow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
Snow moves into full guard.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Snow blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Harris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snow!
Harris tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Don Winkell 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... Paul Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lincoln comes to the cage accompanied by Mottaka by Queso. Miguel Hernandez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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148 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hernandez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lincoln has hold of Hernandez's hands but Hernandez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lincoln is trying to stand.
Lincoln blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Lincoln knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hernandez on the ground.
Hernandez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lincoln is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
Hernandez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lincoln defend it? Hernandez steps over the head and cranks it - Lincoln is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Hernandez!
Miguel Hernandez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Defer Taite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Promises might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MegaDeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!. Taite has chosen The Days That Never Comes - Metallica as his entrance music. Defer Taite will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Defer Taite!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taite connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Promises momentarily.
Taite tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Promises paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Promises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taite manages to avoid it.
Taite misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Promises throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taite throws a right and a left that Promises avoids nicely.
Promises has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Promises misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Taite.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taite lands with a short shot to the head.
Taite effectively controlling the action here.
Promises struggles to land a body shot inside as Taite controls his hands.
Promises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Promises.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taite.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taite prevents a body shot from Promises.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taite.
Taite can't find room to land a body shot as Promises controls the action.
Taite scores with a shot to the side of Promises's head.
Taite wants to stall.
Promises scores with a shoulder strike.
Taite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Promises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Promises prevents a body shot from Taite.
Taite misses with a body punch.
Promises tries to throw a body punch but Taite avoids it by throwing Promises back against the cage.
Taite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taite misses with a body punch.
Taite struggles to land a body shot inside as Promises controls his hands.
Promises working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taite blocking some punches.
Taite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Promises lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Promisess head.
Promises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Promises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taite misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Promises.
Taite working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Promises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taite lands a body shot.
Promises misses with the head strike.
Taite pushes Promises back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taite has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
A nice left hand lands by Taite.
Promises just leaning against Taite, taking a breather.
Taite throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Promisess head.
Promises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Promises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Taite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Promises.
Taite prevents a body shot from Promises.
Taite is leaning against Promises and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Promises.
Promises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Promises blocks a body shot from Taite.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taite.
Promises is breathing heavily.
Taite working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Promises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Promises struggles to land a body shot inside as Taite controls his hands.
Taite has a couple of punches blocked by Promises.
Taite prevents a body shot from Promises.
Promises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taite blocking some punches.
Taite taking a breather.
Promises tries to work over Taite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Promises is looking to control Taite's arms but Taite gets an underhook and turns him. Now Promises has his back to the cage.
Taite misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Taite.
Taite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taite.
Promises misses with a body punch.
Taite trying to control the position but instead, Promises has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taite into the cage.
Taite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taite misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Promises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Promises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Promises misses with a punch on the inside.
Promises working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defer Taite dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Promises throws a poor cross that misses
and Taite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Promises moves into the clinch.
Taite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Promises working aggressively here.
Taite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taite takes a shot to the head.
Promises struggles to land a body shot inside as Taite controls his hands.
Taite takes a shot to the head.
Promises misses with a punch on the inside.
Promises lands a left hand.
Taite is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Taite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taite blocking some punches.
Taite lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taite lands a left hand that snaps the head of Promises backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Taite.
Taite struggles to land a body shot inside as Promises controls his hands.
A short left from Taite.
Taite misses with a punch to the body.
Promises misses with a body punch.
Taite looking to slow down the pace here.
Taite leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taite lands with a left to the head.
Taite scores with a shot to the side of Promises's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taite is pushing Promises up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Promises.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taite lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Promises backwards.
Taite misses with a body punch.
Taite leaning his opponent against the cage.
Promises scores with a shoulder strike.
Taite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Promises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taite.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taite takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Promises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taite wants to stall.
Taite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Promises lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taite misses with a punch to the body.
Taite trying to stall but Promises improves his position.
Taite throws a head punch that misses.
Promises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taite lands a right hand that snaps the head of Promises backwards.
Taite throws a head punch that misses.
Taite is struggling to control the position.
Promises lands with a short shot to the head.
Promises blocking some punches.
Taite looking to stall.
Promises tries a body shot but Taite blocks it.
Taite is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Promises is keeping busy.
Taite lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Promises lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taite leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Defer Taite.
Taite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Promises was well out of range. Poor timing from Taite.
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!
Promises on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Promises takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taite cracks Promises with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keeping Promises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taite throws a right and a left that Promises avoids nicely.
Promises rushes Taite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Promises working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Promises misses with a punch to the body.
Defer Taite seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Promises taking a breather.
Taite misses with a punch to the body.
Taite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Defer Taite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Promises.
Promises moves out of range as Taite strikes.
Taite feints a jab promting Promises to slip. Taite then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Promises slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Promises uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taite.
Nice shot by Taite.
Good work by Taite as he checks the leg kick.
Taite misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Promises pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taite moves into range and clinches up with Promises.
Taite lands a left hand.
Promises has a couple of punches blocked by Taite.
Taite blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taite.
Taite throws a punch but it's blocked by Promises.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Promises lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Promises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taite misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taite misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Promises lands an uppercut.
Promises stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Taite is looking to control Promises's arms but Promises gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taite has his back to the cage.
Taite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Promises lands with a light punch inside.
Promises lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taite backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taite.
A bit of stalling here from Taite.
Promises cracks Taite with a nice body shot.
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!
A short right from Promises.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taite is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taite lands with a light punch inside.
Promises lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taite or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Promises.
Taite working aggressively here.
Promises content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Promises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Promises tries a body shot but Taite blocks it.
Taite misses with the head strike.
Taite is trying to stall.
Taite struggles to land a body shot inside as Promises controls his hands.
Promises throws a head punch that misses.
Taite digs a right hand underneath Promises's ribcage. Promises let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taite digs a right hand underneath Promises's ribcage. Promises let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Promises.
Taite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taite fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taite scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Taite scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Taite.
Taite misses with a punch on the inside.
Promises blocks an uppercut.
Taite goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Promises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taite's elbow.
Taite lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Promises can't find room to land a body shot as Taite controls the action.
Taite tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Promises lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taite scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Promises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Promises can't find room to land a body shot as Taite controls the action.
Promises is looking to control Taite's arms but Taite gets an underhook and turns him. Now Promises has his back to the cage.
Taite can't find room to land a body shot as Promises controls the action.
Taite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taite working aggressively here.
Taite throws a punch but it's blocked by Promises.
Taite misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Defer Taite is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Promises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Promises.
Taite is rocked!
Taite prevents a body shot from Promises.
Keeping Promises has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Promises misses with a punch to the body.
Promises prevents a body shot from Taite.
And that's the end of the fight!
Defer Taite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taite 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Defer Taite!
Defer Taite gave a mention to Ultimate Fighting Fuel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unkown's entrance music is I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. A fine choice. Hendricks has chosen Somebody's getting fucked up as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown moves into the clinch successfully.
Unkown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unkown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unkown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Hendricks can't get the takedown.
Unkown pushes Hendricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Unkown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unkown misses with a punch on the inside.
Unkown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unkown gets a clinch.
Hendricks lands a nice shot to the body.
Unkown lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Johnny Hendricks has been cut.
Unkown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Unkown presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Unkown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unkown.
Unkown breaks the clinch.
Unkown connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Hendricks.
Hendricks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks scores with a jab to the body.
Unkown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Unkown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Unkown. That's going to slow Hendricks down.
Unkown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hendricks defending well as Unkown loads up on a big left hand.
Hendricks misses with a body shot.
Hendricks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unkown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendricks connects with a body shot.
Unkown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Unkown ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
Unkown misses the body punch
and Hendricks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Unkown won't be happy with 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!
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Unkown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
My spies in DUDES GYM...inc..CBK inform me that Hendricks has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Unkown sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Unkown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Unkown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hendricks wants to improve his position but Unkown is controlling well.
Unkown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hendricks defends it well.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Unkown has control of the leg.
Hendricks trying to control here.
Unkown is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unkown to get the leverage.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep. Unkown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Unkown is working for a kimura but Hendricks is defending it quite comfortably.
Unkown trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Unkown has control of the leg.
Unkown in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hendricks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Unkown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Unkown!
Johnny Unkown retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Johnny Unkown took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Whew-eeY! That was one hell of a war we was just ins! I talked to Hendicks before this fight, and we knew it was gonna be an all out shit shoveler! I'm glad I got this win and erected my loss! I guess we gots to do dis again when you ready again! Shots on me after dis! BROKEN HALO PRIDE!'.
Johnny Hendricks spoke after the fight, saying 'I wasn't OUT I didn't TAP and those judges are blind....'.
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