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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lemana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hunter Risley's chin.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lemana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Risley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Risley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lemana is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lemana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Risley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lemana is tightening it up a little... Risley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Risley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Risley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lemana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Lemana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sasi circles away.
Sasi looks to land a right hand but Levi moved out of range.
Levi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sasi has time to react.
Levi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sasi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levi wants to clinch up but Sasi keeps it at a distance.
Sasi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levi is trying to defend but Sasi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sasi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Levi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sasi.
Sasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sasi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Levi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Levi's coaches at Full Affliction Fight Team -All Elite Coaching- have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Levi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sasi.
Levi is breathing heavily.
Levi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sasi thows a huge punch but Levi dodges it nicely.
Sasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sasi working over Levi with some ground and pound. Levi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sasi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasi working over Levi with some ground and pound. Levi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sasi working Levi over with strikes.
Sasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sasi drops an elbow to the side of Levi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi wants to control but Sasi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Levi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Levi tries to get out of the position.
Sasi is nestled in close to Levi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levi has hold of Sasi's hands but Sasi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sasi slips a nice elbow through Levi's hands, connecting with Levi's forehead.
Sasi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sasi is nestled in close to Levi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Levi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasi lands a big elbow - Levi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sasi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Sasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsley shoots in and bounces Yamashita off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Townsley looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yamashita wants to stand and escape but Townsley is having none of it.
My spies in Average Joes inform me that Townsley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Townsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita wants to get back to his feet but Townsley passes into half guard.
Yamashita is trying to stand.
Townsley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Townsley stops Yamashita from getting back to his feet.
Yamashita trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Townsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamashita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ben Townsley was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yamashita enables Townsley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yamashita manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Townsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yamashita is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Townsley is controlling him.
Townsley stands up from Yamashita's guard - Townsley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamashita on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamashita's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita wants to stand but Townsley is controlling the position.
Townsley tries to stand but Yamashita is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamashita is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita keeping full guard, as Townsley tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Townsley stops Yamashita from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Townsley will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Townsley misses
and Yamashita counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Townsley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Townsley fails with the takedown.
Townsley tries for a takedown but Yamashita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Townsley throws a lazy head kick
and Yamashita counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Townsley is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Townsley throws a sloppy head kick and Yamashita moves out of range easily.
Townsley is breathing heavily.
Townsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamashita moves away.
Townsley throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamashita makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley is looking to clinch.
Ben Townsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamashita circles away.
Yuta Yamashita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Townsley.
Townsley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yamashita defends well and Townsley ends up having to push Yamashita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yamashita is trying to push Townsley away but Townsley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yamashita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamashita wants to break free but Townsley has control.
Townsley keeps control of Yamashita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamashita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Townsley keeps control of Yamashita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamashita tries to break the clinch but Townsley is controlling the position.
Yamashita is trying to break free.
Yamashita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamashita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Townsley has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamashita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamashita wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Townsley has him pressed against the cage.
Townsley manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita stuffs the takedown.
Townsley darts in looking for a takedown but Yamashita gets double underhooks and turns Townsley into the cage.
Yamashita is trying to break the clinch but Townsley is controlling him.
Yamashita looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Townsley prevents Yamashita from breaking the clinch.
Townsley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamashita is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Townsley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamashita's efforts to push away.
Townsley prevents Yamashita from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Townsley keeps control of Yamashita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yamashita wants to break free but Townsley has control.
Yamashita is trying to break free.
Yamashita wants to break the clinch but can't.
Townsley looking to stall.
Yamashita wants to break free but Townsley has control.
Yamashita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamashita gets caught napping as Townsley dives in and scores a takedown. Yamashita manages to retain guard.
Yamashita definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamashita wants to stand and escape but Townsley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsley wants to stand but Yamashita has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Townsley throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamashita wants to stand and escape but Townsley is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuta Yamashita dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Townsley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yamashita quickly recovers to half guard.
Yamashita is trying to stand back up but Townsley is controlling him
Townsley is stalling here. Yamashita is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Townsley seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yamashita has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yamashita wants to stand but Townsley is controlling his arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamashita tries to stand but Townsley is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley is looking for a sweep.
Yamashita tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Townsley pushes Yamashita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yamashita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yamashita wants to stand but Townsley is controlling his arm.
Townsley is trying to control Yamashita's posture but Yamashita avoids it.
Yamashita wants to stand but Townsley has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yamashita wants to stand but Townsley has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Townsley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamashita tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuta Yamashita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamashita has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuta Yamashita!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Gunns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Van De Velde will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Gunns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van De Velde is wriggling around but Gunns manages to pass to half guard.
Van De Velde wants to get back to his feet.
Gunns controlling the pace.
Gunns is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gunns trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sam Gunns wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van De Velde tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Van De Velde finds it's target.
Van De Velde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunns fails to land with a series of punches.
Van De Velde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunns thows a leg kick but Van De Velde checks it
and Van De Velde counters with a head kick that drops Gunns to the mat! Gunns scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gunns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Velde forces Gunns back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Gunns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunns throws an elbow that misses.
Gunns seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunns wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunns wants to get back to striking at distance but Van De Velde won't allow it.
Van De Velde tries to break free but Gunns pushes him back against the cage.
Gunns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van De Velde just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunns manages to pull guard.
Van De Velde decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gunns, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van De Velde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gunns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunns misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Van De Velde.
It looks like Sam Gunns has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van De Velde is defending well for now.
Gunns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van De Velde prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Gunns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.
Gunns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunns tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van De Velde counters with a solid body kick.
Gunns shoots in looking for a takedown. Van De Velde tries to sprawl out of it but Gunns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van De Velde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde is looking to clinch but Gunns is avoiding it.
Gunns closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van De Velde quickly recovers to half guard.
Gunns trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunns is looking for a kimura but Van De Velde is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunns to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunns prevents Van De Velde from standing back up.
Van De Velde makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Van De Velde throws a head kick but Gunns moves out of range.
Van De Velde looks winded!
A left and a right from Van De Velde both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Van De Velde does no damage.
Gunns swats away the attempt to clinch by Van De Velde.
Van De Velde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunns shoots in for a takedown but Van De Velde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van De Velde tries to clinch there but Gunns circles away.
Gunns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gunns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Van De Velde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Gunns'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.
Gunns gets a double leg takedown into Van De Velde's guard.
Van De Velde keeping full guard, as Gunns tries to pass.
Gunns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van De Velde is working an open guard so Gunns takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robert Van De Velde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van De Velde lands with a nice body punch.
Gunns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van De Velde to the mat! Van De Velde manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunns controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunns is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunns wants to pass the guard but Van De Velde is keeping the position.
Van De Velde can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunns controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Gunns.
Gunns misses with a wild combination.
Van De Velde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van De Velde lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gunns backs up against the cage.
Van De Velde tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunns tries to keep at a distance but Van De Velde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van De Velde is trying to force a seperation but Gunns has the dominant position.
Gunns wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van De Velde tries to circle away but Gunns has him pinned against the cage.
Van De Velde is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunns has double underhooks.
Gunns is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van De Velde is keeping busy.
Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunns misses with a kick to the body.
Van De Velde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunns tries to close the distance and clinch but Van De Velde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van De Velde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van De Velde doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunns circles away.
Van De Velde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van De Velde is breathing heavily.
Van De Velde swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van De Velde as he avoids it easily.
Van De Velde gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunns forces his way into half guard.
Gunns keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gunns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van De Velde defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Gunns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Gunns's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van De Velde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunns swats away the attempt to clinch by Van De Velde.
Gunns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van De Velde's half guard.
Gunns wants to pass the guard but Van De Velde is defending well.
Gunns stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That kick from Van De Velde tenderised Gunns's leg. Gunns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van De Velde moves in looking to clinch but Gunns pushes him off.
Van De Velde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Velde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van De Velde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunns wants to clinch.
Van De Velde keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunns missing with a left hand there. Van De Velde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Velde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van De Velde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van De Velde throws a body punch but Gunns moves out of range.
Van De Velde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunns lands an overhand right.
Gunns shoots in and bounces Van De Velde off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunns is stalling in the full guard.
Gunns tries to stand but Van De Velde is controlling from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van De Velde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunns gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gunns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van De Velde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gunns somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunns darts in trying to clinch
and Van De Velde counters with a straight right hand.
Gunns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van De Velde but Van De Velde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van De Velde keeps the fight on the outside.
Van De Velde has managed to clinch.
Van De Velde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunns has him pressed against the cage.
Van De Velde is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gunns is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van De Velde is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Gunns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunns wants a takedown.
Van De Velde can't break the clinch.
Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam Gunns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunns keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van De Velde.
Gunns tries to clinch there but Van De Velde circles away.
Van De Velde throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunns scores with a takedown into Van De Velde's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunns content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Velde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunns is controlling him.
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 Sam Gunns.
I think Gunns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Gunns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Alamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Google (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Alamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Google!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Google tries to keep at a distance but Alamo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alamo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Google.
Google lands a body shot.
Google lands a shot to the body.
Alamo is breathing heavily.
Alamo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ruben Alamo has been cut.
Alamo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Google to work.
Nice body punch from Google.
Google lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alamo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alamo.
Google is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Google.
Alamo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Google - that landed with a thud.
Google lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alamo.
Google manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Google lands a hook to the side of the head.
Google looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Google as the two fighters clinch.
Google lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alamo backwards.
Google digs a right hand underneath Alamo's ribcage. Alamo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Google.
Google stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alamo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Google - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Google.
Google lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Google.
Google lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Google.
Alamo being controlled against the cage.
Google landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Google lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alamo backwards.
Google lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Google.
A right handed body shot lands from Google.
A short right from Google.
Alamo being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Google.
Google lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Google.
A hook to the body from Google.
Google lands a nice shot to the body.
Alamo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alamo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Google to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Google throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Google stalls.
Google lands with a right to the head.
Google lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Google.
Google stalls.
Google lands with a left to the head.
Google digs a right hand into Alamo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alamo's gas tank.
Google lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Google cracks Alamo with a nice body shot.
Google lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alamo or not.
Google lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alamo.
Google works on Alamo's body with a couple of short punches.
Google slowing the pace effectively.
Google receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Google lands a good knee to the midsection. Alamo won't want to take too many of those.
Google presses Alamo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Google utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Google landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Google lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alamo.
Google pushes Alamo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Google digs a right hand into Alamo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alamo's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Google dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruben Alamo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from Google both land. Nice combination.
Google closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Google lands a nice shot to the body.
Google lands a body shot.
Google lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Google.
Google crunches a lovely knee into Alamo's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alamo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Google slowing the pace effectively.
Marc Google seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Google throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Google is working Alamo over against the cage.
Google using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Google digs a right hand underneath Alamo's ribcage. Alamo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Google.
A hook to the body from Google.
Google using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Google.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Google.
Google cracks Alamo with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Google as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Google.
Google landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Google as the two fighters clinch.
Google is stalling here.
A hook to the body from Google.
Google lands a left hand.
Google has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alamo tries to break the clinch but Google is controlling the position.
Google unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Google scores with a hook to the body.
Google throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Google lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Google lands an elbow inside that Alamo shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Google.
Google lands a shoulder strike.
Google scores a nice knee to the body.
Alamo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Google crunches a lovely knee into Alamo's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Google - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Google.
Google working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Google lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Google scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Google.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Google.
Alamo jumps guard but Google stands there with Alamo around his waist. Alamo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Google lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alamo or not.
Google lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Google scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alamo is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Google.
Oh Alamo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Google is working Alamo over against the cage.
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!
Alamo being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Google.
Alamo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Google obliges.
Google lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Google is leaning against Alamo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Google creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alamo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alamo drops to his knees and Google pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Google!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Antonio Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Antonio Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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149 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Carter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Carter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carter. Carter obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Carter moved away.
Carter misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Carter rolls with it to try and escape but Sanchez cranks on the arm and Carter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Sanchez!
Antonio Sanchez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Ryan Carter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Twice now Brad came out the better man. I will go back to the gym, work on my techniques. Thank you for the support, I'll be back stronger than ever'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Amazing by Kanye West ft. Young Jeezy. 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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26
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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130 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Good kicks
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks to land a left hand but Black moved out of range nicely.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva controlling Black's posture.
Black is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva is working Black over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Black 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.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Silva seems to have locked his on tight now - Black screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Silva, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pablo Silva!
Pablo Silva 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diem Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McLeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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143 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diem Miles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin McLeary!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miles.
McLeary has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McLeary connects with the punch.
McLeary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miles's head.
Miles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McLeary connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miles's hands.
Miles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLeary swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diem Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLeary throws a hook to the side of Miles's head but Miles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLeary scores with a hook.
McLeary bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miles's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLeary with a nice cross.
Miles is rocked!
Miles has been working on his balance at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McLeary.
McLeary darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Miles's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles McLeary before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin McLeary! Kevin McLeary retains his bantamweight title!
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