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HFC 128 Bad Seed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Bruf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danila Kormov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danila Kormov 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Bruf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danila Kormov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Danila Kormov has been cut.
Kormov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruf is fending him off so far but Kormov persists. Nope, Bruf circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Bruf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kormov misses with a wild combination.
Bruf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruf has closed the distance and engaged Kormov in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bruf has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kormov is working for takedown but Bruf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kormov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kormov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonathan Bruf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Kormov.
Kormov tries to pull guard but Bruf won't allow it.
Bruf has had enough of the clinch but Kormov keeps him there for the moment.
Bruf is trying to break the clinch but Kormov is controlling him.
Kormov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kormov dives in and grabs Bruf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruf pushes down on Kormov's head and hops out.
No joy there for Bruf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kormov moves away.
Bruf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bruf misses with a double jab.
Kormov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kormov is putting a hurting on Bruf here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kormov working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruf is trying to control Kormov's posture but Kormov avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bruf is trying to improve his position.
Kormov lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruf is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruf tries to buck Kormov off but Kormov is having none of it.
Bruf is breathing heavily.
Bruf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kormov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kormov working the head and body with strikes.
Kormov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bruf on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bruf tries to get out of the position.
Bruf is looking for a sweep.
Kormov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruf is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kormov trying to control the position but Bruf is working away.
Kormov is staying tight to Bruf's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bruf is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kormov has an Americana. Bruf didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kormov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kormov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Danila Kormov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Rose!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bova counters with a head kick that drops Rose!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rose is trying to control the position but Bova postures up.
Bova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is trying to control the position but Bova postures up.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bova moves out of range of the strikes.
Rose throws a series of punches but Bova moves out of range.
A big right from Rose misses.
Rose throws a poor cross that misses
and Bova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Kevin Rose has been cut.
Bova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Rose wants to clinch
enabling Bova to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose gets a clinch.
Rose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Bova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bova.
Bova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bova back to the cage. Rose follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rose moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bova's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by Bova.
Bova scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bova.
Rose working aggressively here.
Bova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Bova is trying to break the clinch but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Rose is trying to break free.
Bova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose working aggressively here.
Bova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rose blocks a body shot from Bova.
Bova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rose misses the jab.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Bova.
Rose rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose is looking to clinch but Bova is avoiding it.
Rose swings widly with a right hand
and Bova counters with a single leg into guard. Rose didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bova controls the pace.
Bova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rose trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bova gets to his feet. Rose looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rose throws a lazy uppercut
and Bova counters by clinching up.
Bova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bovas head.
Bova blocking some punches.
Rose can't break the clinch.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Bova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bova has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Bova counters with a straight right hand.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Bova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anthony Bova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rose wants to get back to full guard.
Bova trying to control the pace.
Bova is thwarting Rose's attempts to control the position.
Rose gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose wants to stand and escape but Bova is having none of it.
Rose has his foot on Bova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bova works his way back into a safe position though.
Bova chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bova decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Bova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anthony Bova is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rose throws a right hand that misses
and Bova cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bova keeps the fight on the outside.
Bova throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rose.
Bova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rose throws a right hand that misses
and Bova counters with a low kick, right behind Rose 's knee.
Rose is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rose. No joy for Bova on that attempt.
Bova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Rose tries to clinch
and Bova counters with a left and a right that hurts Rose! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Bova jumps into full mount!
Rose is rocked!
Bova raining down shots from the mount!
Rose is still in real trouble! Can Bova finish him?
Rose really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Rose is trying desperately to improve position.
Bova with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to control but Bova is having none of it.
Rose is bucking up trying to escape but Bova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bova looking to control but Rose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rose tries to lock up and control but Bova gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rose is looking to get to half guard.
Bova looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose is desperately trying to improve his position but Bova has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova goes for an armbar but Rose turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rose.
Bova manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rose is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Rose wants to hold on but Bova pushes him away.
Bova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rose's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bova is working for a guillotine from mount but Rose frees his head quite easily.
Rose is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Bova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Rose's cut.
That's time! Bova'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.
Bova keeps the fight on the outside.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
and Bova counters with a left and a right that hurts Rose! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Bova jumps into full 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!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bova! Rose is hurt baaadly! Bova is firing away with more strikes - Rose is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Bova!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Bova made sure he mentioned Das Labor, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Storms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes into the arena with Manafest - Fire In The Kitchen blaring out of the sound system. Storms has chosen Stratovarius - Stratofortress as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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247 lbs
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251 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
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Storms!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storms throws a looping overhand right but Howard ducks down to avoid it.
Storms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storms slips a jab and a cross from Howard.
Howard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Howard misses with a combination
and Storms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storms takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard throws a nice looking combination but Storms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Howard misses.
Storms feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Storms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Howard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Storms passes Howard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storms seems to be looking for submissions.
Storms is working for a kimura but Howard is defending it quite comfortably.
Howard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storms.
Howard pushes Storms off looking to stand but Storms dives back in and keeps control.
Storms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Storms sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howard defending well though.
Storms has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Howard defend it? Storms steps over the head and cranks it - Howard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Storms!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Storms!
A less than humble Jake Storms misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Barone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Barone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown works over Barone's head and body with a nice combination.
Barone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Barone throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Barone avoids the head kick by Brown.
Barone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Barone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barone on the side of the head.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Barone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barone takes the fight into the clinch.
Barone misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barone wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Barone slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barone circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Barone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barone tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barone feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Barone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Barone was not able to check.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Barone's leg but Barone calmly moves out of range.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Barone counters with a straight right hand.
Barone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown scores with a one two! Barone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Barone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barone.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barone.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Barone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Barone counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Craig Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Barone counters with a nice body kick.
Barone works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Barone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barone in his tracks.
Brown throws a series of punches but Barone avoids them all with ease.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barone scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Barone does no damage.
Barone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Barone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown looks to throw a body kick
and Barone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barone throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barone backwards.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown landing knees to the head.
It looks like Bruno Barone has been cut.
Barone looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Barone keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Barone takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Barone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barone tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Barone's head.
Barone keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barone looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Barone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barone avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Barone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Barone counters with a big head kick but Brown shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barone momentarily.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barone counters with a solid body kick.
Barone throws a leg kick
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barone back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Barone throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Barone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Craig Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Barone.
Barone throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barone.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Barone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Craig Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Barone lands a high kick!
Barone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barone misses with a head kick.
Barone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
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.
Brown feints a jab promting Barone to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Barone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Barone'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. This is the final round!
Barone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barone scores with a knee to the head.
Barone looking to throw knees to the head but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barone backwards.
Barone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown blocks a head kick by Barone.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Barone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A combination from Barone does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Barone doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
A head kick by Barone misses
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Brown misses.
Bruno Barone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips under a jab.
Barone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Barone misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barone.
Barone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Barone.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown throws a jab when Barone was well out of range.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Barone throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barone wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Barone throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown blocks a head kick by Barone.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brown misses with the body kick
and Barone counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown blocks a head kick by Barone.
Barone closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Craig Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barone throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Barone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brown blocks a head kick by Barone.
Barone clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barone slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brown!
Craig Brown took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lisandro Licha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masterson comes to the cage accompanied by Hyena -by- Rancid. Licha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In Bloom. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
26 - 24 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lisandro Licha!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Licha looks for a takedown but Masterson sprawls well.
Oooh a lovely combination from Licha sends Masterson down but not out. Licha dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Ja Masterson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Masterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Licha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Licha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masterson is trying to improve his position.
Licha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Licha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Masterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Licha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson is looking to regain half guard here but Licha keeps moving and retains side control.
Licha working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masterson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Masterson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Licha's guard! Nice work there by Masterson!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Licha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Licha working a defensive guard here.
Masterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masterson wants to control from the top but Licha keeps moving.
Licha looking for a sweep. Not yet Licha, not yet.
Licha has his foot on Masterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Licha keeping moving, preventing Masterson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ja Masterson.
Licha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson misses with a combination
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Licha counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licha feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Licha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Masterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Licha has Masterson in his guard.
Masterson lands a couple of elbows.
Masterson trying to control but Licha is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Licha is trying to control the position but Masterson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ja Masterson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Licha drops his hands momentarily and Masterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ja Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson takes a swing at Licha's ribcage but misses.
Masterson is looking to wear down Licha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Licha. That snapped Masterson's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masterson lands with a cross.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Licha's head.
Masterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lisandro Licha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ja Masterson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Licha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson cracks Licha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Licha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masterson finish him?
Masterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson works Licha's body with a nice hook.
Lisandro Licha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Licha manages to avoid it.
Licha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Masterson. No joy for Licha on that attempt.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Masterson sends Licha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Masterson is motioning to the referee to let Licha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Licha is rocked!
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Licha is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Licha is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson cracks Licha with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ja Masterson!
After the big win, Ja Masterson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zombie Nutrition - LOD and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maricue Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Bjj has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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, Maricue Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Bjj!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel ducks right into an uppercut from Bjj.
Bjj gets caught napping as Russel dives in and scores a takedown. Bjj manages to retain guard.
Russel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Russel postures up in Bjj's guard and throws a big left but Bjj blocks it.
Russel stands up and waves to Bjj to follow him.
Russel throws a lazy right hand but Bjj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russel shoots in but Bjj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Russel walks into a straight right hand from Bjj.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russel misses the body punch
and Bjj counters with a low kick, right behind Russel 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bjj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russel shoots in for a double leg but Bjj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russel darts in and clinches Bjj up against the cage.
Bjj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russel backwards.
Bjj working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Russel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bjj misses with a body punch.
Russel tries for a takedown but Bjj manages to get underhooks.
Bjj throws a head punch that misses.
Bjj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bjj throws a looping overhand right but Russel ducks down to avoid it.
Russel lands with a nice body punch.
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel shoots for a takedown but Bjj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjj lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Russel.
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Bjj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Russel's calf.
Bjj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjj catches Russel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bjj as he avoids it easily.
Russel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bjj defends it nicely.
Russel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bjj defends it nicely.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Bjj. No joy for Russel on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bjj is looking to clinch but Russel is avoiding it.
Russel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Bjj - just one landing.
Sloppy strikes from Russel. Those never looked like landing.
Russel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russel duly obliges.
Russel throws a big shot that misses.
Bjj thows a body kick. Russel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Russel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russel trying to control from half guard but Bjj is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bjj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russel is looking to advance position but Bjj won't allow it.
Bjj is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russel scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjj's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Bjj will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Russel shoots in for a takedown but Bjj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jimmy Bjj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjj shoots in looking for a takedown but Russel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjj's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Russel walks into a straight right hand from Bjj.
Russel scores with a hook to the body. Bjj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjj to score with a decent uppercut.
Russel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjj circles away quickly and effectively.
Russel looks for the body kick but Bjj saw that one coming.
Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bjj is trying to break free.
Bjj lands a nice shot to the body.
Bjj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Russel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bjj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjj.
Russel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bjj to the mat! Bjj manages to get full guard.
Our spies down at at Men of Mayhem inform us that Bjj has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Russel 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.
Russel looking to pass the guard.
Russel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russel slips nicely into half guard.
Bjj is trying to stand up here but Russel is controlling him well.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel working the head and body with strikes.
Russel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjj manages to get to full guard.
Russel trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Russel lands a couple of elbows.
Russel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is in close to Bjj's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjj is pulling down on Russel's head. It's preventing any offense from Russel, at least for the moment.
Bjj can't keep his opponent in guard - Russel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Russel connects with a nice short shot to Bjj's temple.
Russel thows a huge punch but Bjj dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjj taking some punishment here, with Russel in his half guard.
Bjj is looking for a sweep. Russel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjj's head.
Russel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bjj's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjj has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russel is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russel is stalling here. Bjj is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Russel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bjj has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Russel is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maricue Russel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bjj has managed to clinch.
Bjj has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
Bjj tries to throw a body punch but Russel avoids it by throwing Bjj back against the cage.
Russel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bjj avoids it.
Bjj is trying to break the clinch but Russel has him pressed against the cage.
Bjj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russel slows down the pace here.
Bjj has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
Russel has a couple of punches blocked by Bjj.
Russel pulls guard.
Bjj wants to control from the top but Russel keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bjj gets to his feet - Russel follows without any prompting.
Bjj lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Russel tries to clinch up but Bjj circles away and keeps his distance.
Maricue Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russel gets a clinch.
Russel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bjj misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russel breaks the clinch.
Russel throws a series of punches but Bjj avoids them all with ease.
Russel misses with a few strikes there.
Bjj with a nice cross.
Russel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bjj missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russel keeps control of Bjj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bjj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjj misses with a body shot.
Russel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjj looks to land a left hand but Russel moved out of range nicely.
Bjj tries to keep at a distance but Russel has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Russel looking for a takedown.
Russel wants a takedown.
Bjj has had enough of the clinch but Russel keeps him there for the moment.
Bjj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Bjj.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Russel has Bjj pressed against the cage, preventing Bjj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russel is trying to break the clinch but Bjj has him pressed against the cage.
Bjj manages to break the clinch.
Russel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bjj if he has to take too many more of those.
Russel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bjj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russel at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russel misses with a takedown
and Bjj counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maricue Russel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjj stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bjj wants it to stay on the feet.
Russel tries to score with a low kick but Bjj moves his leg out of the way.
Russel shoots for a double leg takedown but Bjj sprawls well. He's pushed Russel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bjj connects with a body shot that sends Russel's belly button to the back.
Bjj punishes Russel's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjj throws a right and a left that Russel avoids nicely.
Russel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bjj tries to avoid it but Russel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bjj to the ground. Bjj escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bjj with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj punishes Russel's body with a nice straight punch.
Russel doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjj circles away.
Bjj lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Bjj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bjj has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Bjj!
Jimmy Bjj managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sex Panther Supplements!, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
135 lbs
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135 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flodder throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemieux counters with an inside leg kick.
Flodder throws a combination. Lemieux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Flodder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
Flodder looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lemieux.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Flodder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux connects with a leg kick. Flodder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Flodder misses.
Flodder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flodder misses with a combination
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Flodder blocks a head kick by Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flodder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lemieux backs up against the cage.
Lemieux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Flodder's ribs.
Lemieux scores with the left hand. Flodder knows he should have avoided that one.
Flodder 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.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flodder jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flodder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemieux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Flodder stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lemieux follows into mount!
Flodder is rocked!
Lemieux tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Flodder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux cracks Flodder with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Lemieux!
A relieved looking Ron Lemieux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Nile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nile comes to the cage accompanied by Walk Like An Egyptian. Kingston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sean Kingston- Fire Burning. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Nile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nile.
Nile throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Sean Kingston has been cut.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Nile.
Nile lands a big head kick that sends Kingston tumbling to the mat! Nile takes a step backwards and waves Kingston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nile misses with a head kick.
Kingston throws a hook but Nile avoids it easily.
Kingston drops Nile with a right and a left! Kingston comes rushing in but Nile regains his composure and manages to keep Kingston in guard.
It looks like King Nile has been cut.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingston.
Kingston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nile is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Nile won't let him.
Nile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingston won't allow Nile to sweep him here.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nile wants to stand but Kingston is controlling the position.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Nile keeps moving.
Nile is adopting a defensive guard.
Nile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston working some strikes from top position.
Kingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Nile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nile manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kingston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kingston tries to break the clinch but Nile is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston lands with a short shot to the head.
Nile lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nile throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kingston blocks it with crossed arms.
Kingston working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nile trying to land knees to the body.
Kingston avoiding damage as Nile throws knees to the body.
Kingston is trying to push Nile away but Nile has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kingston is trying to force a seperation but Nile has the dominant position.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nile has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nile landing knees to the body.
Nile taking a breather.
Kingston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingston wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Kingston will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nile in his tracks.
Nile scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Nile.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nile lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Sean Kingston's cut even more.
King Nile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Nile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nile lands a big head kick that sends Kingston tumbling to the mat! Nile takes a step backwards and waves Kingston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nile moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nile cracks Kingston with a hook to the temple - Kingston is on wobbly legs here! Nile swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kingston falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nile wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Nile!
King Nile is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, King Nile stared into the camera and said 'That right big fella. Only room for one King in this cage. '.
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