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LAC 37 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Marrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklin Marrow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gummidge throws a leg kick but Marrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gummidge lands with a shot to the body.
Marrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Marrow 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 referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gummidge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gummidge working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marrow wants to get back to his feet.
Marrow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gummidge postures up.
Marrow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marrow keeping moving, preventing Gummidge from controlling successfully.
Marrow wants to stand and escape but Gummidge is having none of it.
Gummidge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gummidge wants to stand but Marrow is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Gummidge seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gummidge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrow keeps working.
Gummidge has hold of Marrow's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Marrow seems comfortable defending it but Gummidge has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Marrow is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Marrow is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gummidge couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Gummidge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sol Ution (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ution comes to the cage accompanied by French Touch Puta Madre. Max Payne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sol Ution!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ution drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Ution keeps moving and retains side control.
Ution working the ground and pound from side control.
Ution works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ution working the ground and pound from side control.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne parries the strikes from Ution easily there. Ution is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Payne to escape.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payne takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ution lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Ution cracks Payne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Payne is rocked!
Payne tries to buck Ution off but Ution is having none of it.
An elbow from Ution crashes against the mat.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Ution laying and praying for a moment but Payne takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ution 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.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ution missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ution seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ution thows a huge punch but Payne dodges it nicely.
Ution throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ution missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Payne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ution thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ution throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Ution is looking to take a break and control but Payne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ution is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ution lands strikes from half guard.
Payne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ution. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ution prevents Payne from improving his position.
Ution throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Payne to regain full guard.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ution works over Payne with some ground and pound from guard.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Ution from controlling successfully.
Ution working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Payne's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ution throws an elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ution's guard. Nice move by Payne!
Ution pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Ution's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ution looking to hit a scissor sweep but Payne is one step ahead there.
Payne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ution pulls Payne in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sol Ution wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Payne lands with a shot to the body.
Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ution circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ution looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Payne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payne misses with a few strikes there.
Payne scores with a one two! Ution had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ution shoots for a double leg takedown but Payne sprawls well. He's pushed Ution's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ution closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ution lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ution makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ution trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ution postures up and lands a big shot to Payne's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Ution dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ution throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Payne's waist but Payne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ution off to one side.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ution shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Payne misses with a hook to the body
and Ution counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ution is stalling here. Payne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ution seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Payne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ution regains half guard.
Payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ution defending well though.
Payne thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ution manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ution pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Payne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ution pulls Payne in to control the position.
Ution might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne postures up in Ution's guard and throws a big left but Ution blocks it.
Ution lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Payne!
Ution lands a couple of good shots and Payne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ution connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Payne to escape the position.
Payne is still in real trouble! Can Ution finish him?
Ution lands a good shot there. Payne covers up! Ution smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Payne to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Ution jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Ution!
Our winner, Sol Ution, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montel Agious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Agious's choice of entrance music: Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Montel Agious!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agious throws a combination that misses
and Walters counters by clinching up.
Walters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Agious's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walters.
Walters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walters throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Agious manages to break the clinch.
Walters is looking to clinch.
Walters throws a head kick that misses.
Walters looks to clinch
and Agious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyle Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agious stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agious wants it to stay on the feet.
Agious throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walters pushes Agious up against the cage in a clinch.
Agious looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is looking for a takedown.
Walters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Agious up against the cage.
Walters with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Agious wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agious has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walters tries a knee to the head but Agious blocks it.
Agious is trying to break the clinch but Walters has him pressed against the cage.
Walters tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agious paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Agious misses.
Walters misses the shot to the body.
Agious gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walters to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters prevents Agious from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Agious wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walters manages to pass to side control.
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Agious sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Agious wants to stand back up but Walters manages to pass into side control.
Walters working the head with strikes.
Walters decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Walters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agious.
Walters misses with a takedown attempt - Agious sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agious scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Agious throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Agious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Agious scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walters looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
Agious lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Walters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agious.
Walters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walters tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agious throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Walters stumbling backwards into the cage! Walters bounces back off the cage towards Agious, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Agious lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Agious celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Montel Agious!
In his post fight interview, Montel Agious started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramin Laulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galu Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramin Laulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galu Li!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laulu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramin Laulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laulu throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Laulu missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laulu misses with a hook.
Laulu misses with a body shot.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
Li blocks a jab.
Laulu scores with a hook.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laulu sprawls well. Laulu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Li defending well as Laulu loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Laulu misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Laulu misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laulu. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laulu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Ramin Laulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Laulu digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
Laulu gets caught napping as Li dives in and scores a takedown. Laulu manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Li trying to control the action but Laulu is working from the bottom.
Li tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Li has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu tries to buck Li off but Li is having none of it.
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Li tries to advance to mount but Laulu denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu tries to improve position but can't.
Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li trying to control the position but Laulu is working away.
Li tries to move to mount but Laulu blocks the move with his legs.
Laulu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Li's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Laulu tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Laulu's thigh. Laulu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laulu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galu Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laulu throws a jab when Li was well out of range.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laulu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laulu cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.
Li slips under a jab.
Laulu jabs at Li's body.
Laulu scores with a nice right hand.
Laulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Laulu scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Li fails to land the takedown.
Laulu throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Galu Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laulu defends well and Li ends up having to push Laulu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Li is trying to keep an underhook but Laulu manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Li keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Laulu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laulu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Li looking to control.
Laulu pushing down on Li's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galu Li has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Laulu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Li!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li is trying to escape the mount.
Laulu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Li because Laulu loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu lands a couple of good shots and Li has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Laulu controlling the position well here. Li rolled but Laulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Can Li hold on?! Laulu is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Laulu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laulu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Li wants to control his opponent's hands but Laulu gets his hands free.
Laulu struggling to land strikes to the head as Li covers up.
Laulu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Laulu gets his hands free as Li looks to control.
Li tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laulu wants to control the pace but Li is squirming around nicely.
Li regains half guard.
Laulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Li trying to hold on to Laulu's head to control him but Laulu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu is nestled in close to Li, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Li is trying to control but can't.
Laulu is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laulu tries to stand and escape but Li is controlling the position.
Laulu trying to pass the guard but Li defending well.
Li wants to improve his position but Laulu is controlling well.
Laulu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laulu wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laulu throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Laulu wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laulu!
Li trying to control but Laulu is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Laulu tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li has control of Laulu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laulu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Li avoids the attempt from Laulu to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramin Laulu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Li tries to clinch up but Laulu circles away and keeps his distance.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laulu lands a jab to the nose.
Li has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Li's head.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laulu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laulu throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Laulu looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laulu lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laulu misses with the combination.
Laulu connects with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Laulu as Li shoots in.
Laulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Laulu.
Laulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Laulu takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Laulu misses with a right hand
and Li counters with a right hand to the body.
Laulu misses with a wild body shot.
Laulu looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
Ramin Laulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Li staying out of range there.
Laulu throws a looping overhand right but Li ducks down to avoid it.
Laulu misses with a looping left.
Laulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laulu lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Laulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li fails with the takedown.
Ramin Laulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galu Li.
Li moves out of range as Laulu strikes.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
Li shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laulu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Li moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Laulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to advance to mount but Laulu denies him.
Li tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Li has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laulu manages to get back to half guard.
Li is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laulu defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laulu is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramin Laulu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laulu 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramin Laulu!
A very excited looking Ramin Laulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. 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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194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Blake!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Blake is trying to break free.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Blake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller keeps control of Blake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blake.
Blake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blake prevents a body shot from Miller.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
It looks like Philip Blake has been cut.
Blake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with an inside leg kick.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Miller tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller moves to clinch but Blake breaks away
and Blake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller tries to clinch but Blake moves out of range.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blake tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Blake circles away.
Miller wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to clinch but Blake moves away
and Blake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blake lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Miller can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Blake and Miller drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Blake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Blake!
Philip Blake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bwang Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buan Buana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Stepping Razor. A fine choice. Bwang Jackson 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 middleweight 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, Bwang Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buan Buana!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Buana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buana off to one side.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Buana tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bwang Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buan Buana.
Buana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Buana is rocked!
Buana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bwang Jackson!
Bwang Jackson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Buana handed me my first defeat and i've been working ever since to earn the right to fight him again and beat him. Bengam Bloody you are next.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideon Jura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pain - Dancing with the dead. Gideon Jura told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gideon Jura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aragon is looking to chop away at Jura's legs.
Jura misses with a wild combination.
Jura thows a body shot but no joy.
Jura throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Jura lands with a cross.
Aragon throws the kick towards the body but Jura avoids it.
Jura throws an overhand right that lands on Aragon's shoulder, as Aragon tries to avoid the shot.
Aragon throws a body kick that misses.
Aragon misses with a leg kick.
Jura 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.
Jura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aragon.
Aragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Jura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aragon. Aragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jura moves out of range of the body kick from Aragon.
Aragon avoids the body shot from Jura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jura tries to sprawl out of it but Aragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aragon motions for Jura to come forward. Aragon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon tries to clinch up but Jura circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Aragon or perhaps it was just good defense by Jura which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Aragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aragon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jura stuffs the takedown attempt from Aragon. Aragon gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Aragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gideon Jura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jura keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Jura finds it's target.
Jura throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aragon defending well as Jura loads up on a big left hand.
Jura thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jura takes a step back to recover.
Aragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jura's head backwards.
Jura just misses with a punch to the body.
Aragon avoids the body shot from Jura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jura. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jura scores with a sloppy right hand. Aragon should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jura throws a poor cross that misses
and Aragon counters with a good low kick that Jura was not able to check.
Aragon tried to score with a low kick but Jura checks it.
Aragon 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.
Aragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jura.
Aragon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jura defends it nicely.
Jura connects with a single shot there.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Jura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aragon.
Aragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Jura.
Jura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jura misses.
Aragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Aragon.
Jura lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jura misses with a left hand
and Aragon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jura.
Aragon gets the takedown into side control.
Jura is trying to control Aragon's posture but Aragon avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aragon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aragon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aragon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Jura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jura throws a hook but Aragon blocks it.
Gideon Jura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jura lands with a shot to the body.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Aragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jura was well out of range. Poor timing from Aragon.
Jura lands with a shot to the body.
Aragon shoots in looking for a takedown but Jura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aragon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aragon thumps Jura with a low kick.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jura misses with a wild body shot.
Jura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aragon.
Aragon connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jura misses with a straight left.
Aragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jura's sensitive parts.
Jura looks to score with a jab to the body but Aragon is just out of range.
Jura misses with an uppercut.
Aragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jura.
Jura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aragon wants to land a leg kick but Jura is out of range.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jura thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aragon. Jura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jura.
Aragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jura is out of range.
Jura misses with a straight left.
Gideon Jura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon pushes Jura up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon wants a takedown.
Jura manages to break the clinch.
Jura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Jura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aragon momentarily.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jura throws a lazy right hand but Aragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Aragon tenderised Jura's leg. Jura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aragon ducks under a wild hook from Jura.
Aragon tries a low kick but Jura avoids it.
Aragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Aragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aragon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aragon slips a jab from Jura.
Aragon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jura.
Aragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jura throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Aragon.
Aragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jura swings for the body but Aragon moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon cracks the inside of Jura's front leg.
Aragon lands with a good body shot.
Jura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aragon.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragon moves out of range as Jura strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jura throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Jura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aragon. Aragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Aragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jura's sensitive parts.
Aragon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon darts in and clinches Jura up against the cage.
Aragon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jura avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Aragon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aragon's head.
Jura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Aragon as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Jura does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jura. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Aragon.
Jura blocks a body shot from Aragon.
Aragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aragon is keeping busy.
Aragon lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aragon lands with a light punch inside.
Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon wants to land a leg kick but Jura is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aragon. That's going to slow Jura down.
Aragon throws a solid leg kick but Jura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aragon.
Jura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jura.
Jura gets caught napping as Aragon dives in and scores a takedown. Jura manages to retain guard.
Jura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aragon prevents Jura from getting back to his feet.
Aragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aragon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aragon trying to control but Jura is working from the bottom.
Jura wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aragon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aragon connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aragon trying to control but Jura is working from the bottom.
Aragon 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.
Aragon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aragon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aragon pushing down on Jura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aragon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aragon slips a nice elbow through Jura's hands, connecting with Jura's forehead.
Aragon working over Jura with some ground and pound. Jura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aragon controlling the pace.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jura manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aragon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Aragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jura looks to throw the jab but Aragon is out of range.
Aragon clinches.
Aragon is working for takedown but Jura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aragon's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon is struggling to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aragon manages to break the clinch.
Jura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jura.
Nice defenses there by Aragon.
Aragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jura.
Aragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aragon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aragon as Jura tries to tie him up.
Aragon can't find room to land a body shot as Jura controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon stalling the fight.
Aragon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Aragon clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jura's corner calls for a 1-2. Jura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jura misses with a hook.
Jura tries to land a leg kick but Aragon saw it coming and moves away.
Jura thows a body shot but no joy.
Jura throws out a loose jab but Aragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Jura misses.
Aragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jura takes a swing at Aragon's ribcage but misses.
Aragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jura tries to sprawl out of it but Aragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jura. Aragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aragon tries to land a leg kick but Jura saw it coming and moves away.
Aragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jura lands a glancing blow to the side of Aragon's head.
Jura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aragon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aragon moves away.
Aragon defending well as Jura loads up on a big left hand.
Jura misses with a body shot.
Jura lands a nice hook to Aragon's body. Aragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jura is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A cross from Aragon lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Aragon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aragon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aragon shoots in for a double leg but Jura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Aragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Jura lunges at Aragon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aragon's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aragon is defended easily by Jura.
Aragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon connects with a high kick.
Jura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aragon.
Aragon tries to clinch but Jura is having none of it.
Jura blocks a head kick by Aragon.
Jura misses with a hook. Aragon ducked under it nicely.
Jura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jura tries to sprawl out of it but Aragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jura checks a low kick from Aragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Jura tries to sprawl out of it but Aragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jura.
Jura thows a body shot but no joy.
Jura misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aragon.
Jura looks to throw the jab but Aragon is out of range.
Jura swings for the body but Aragon moves out of range.
A slow jab from Aragon misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jura lands a nice shot that snaps Aragon's head back.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
Aragon throws a chopping leg kick but Jura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Jura dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jura checks a low kick from Aragon.
Jura throws a shot from downtown. Aragon moves away and avoids it.
Aragon moves in looking to clinch but Jura pushes him off.
Aragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jura cracks Aragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aragon connects with a leg kick. Jura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aragon ducks under a wild hook from Jura.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aragon misses with a low kick as Jura jumps back.
Aragon wants to clinch up but Jura keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Jura moves out of range easily.
Aragon is looking to clinch but Jura is avoiding it.
Jura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aragon moves out of range as Jura strikes.
Jura misses with a hook. Aragon ducked under it nicely.
Jura blocks a low kick nicely.
Aragon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jura napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aragon working the ground and pound but Jura is defending the strikes.
Aragon working the ground and pound.
Aragon misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jura to see if he's OK.
Aragon scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jura is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aragon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Diego Aragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jura struggling a bit here.
Aragon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aragon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Aragon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aragon working the body and head with strikes.
Jura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jura is rocked!
Aragon working the head and body with strikes.
Jura is still in real trouble! Can Aragon finish him?
Aragon in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jura looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Aragon turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon retains his middleweight title!
The defeated Gideon Jura had this to say: 'zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Twentyfive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes into the arena with The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Twentyfive!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twentyfive throws a nice outside leg kick.
Twentyfive has his takedown stuffed
and Fantana counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Twentyfive is trying to improve his position.
Fantana is staying tight to Twentyfive's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fantana lands some shots froms side control.
Fantana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Twentyfive to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Twentyfive's face as Fantana controls the position.
Twentyfive has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twentyfive taking a bit of punishment here - Fantana scoring with strikes.
Fantana tries to score with some ground and pound. Twentyfive controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana scoring with punches and elbows.
Twentyfive is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Twentyfive trying to remain calm as Fantana controls from the top position.
Fantana is chipping away with strikes.
Twentyfive is being controlled here.
Fantana lands some shots froms side control.
Fantana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Twentyfive struggling a bit here.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Twentyfive keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twentyfive tries to buck Fantana off but Fantana is having none of it.
Fantana lands a nice forearm strike.
Twentyfive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fantana taking a breather here.
Fantana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from Fantana crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twentyfive is looking to regain half guard here but Fantana keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantana landing strikes.
Fantana cracks Twentyfive with a big elbow.
Twentyfive is looking to reverse the position.
Fantana throws a strike aimed at the side of Twentyfive's head but Twentyfive avoids it well.
Fantana throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Twentyfive is looking for a sweep.
Fantana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Twentyfive takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Twentyfive tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fantana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Fantana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twentyfive is looking for a sweep.
Fantana working the head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twentyfive tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fantana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantana taking a break here but Twentyfive is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fantana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fantana lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Twentyfive tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Fantana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fantana checks a low kick from Twentyfive.
A cross from Fantana lands.
Twentyfive shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantana wants to control but Twentyfive is keeping busy.
Fantana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Twentyfive connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantana controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twentyfive in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Twentyfive is one step ahead there.
Twentyfive postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fantana is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Twentyfive, into his guard.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
Fantana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantana is pushing down on Twentyfive's leg trying to pass to half guard. Twentyfive is fighting to maintain full guard but Fantana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fantana winds up and cracks Twentyfive with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Twentyfive with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantana is pressing down on Twentyfive's thigh, looking to free his foot. Twentyfive is holding on for now.
Fantana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana controlling the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fantana lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Twentyfive defending well though.
Fantana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Twentyfive is pressing down on Fantana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Twentyfive escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fantana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Twentyfive keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Twentyfive for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twentyfive is trying to keep Fantana in close.
Twentyfive looking for a sweep. Not yet Twentyfive, not yet.
Brian Fantana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twentyfive keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Twentyfive tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Twentyfive misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Twentyfive.
Fantana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Twentyfive.
Twentyfive with a poor takedown
and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Twentyfive looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantana trying to move into half guard but instead Twentyfive has managed to sweep!
Twentyfive stopping the sweep attempt from Fantana.
Twentyfive must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Twentyfive's hands, connecting with Twentyfive's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Twentyfive manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantana throwing strikes from guard but Twentyfive blocks nicely.
Twentyfive utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twentyfive controls Fantana momentarily but Fantana frees himself.
Twentyfive throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantana has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twentyfive avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantana throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantana slips nicely into half guard.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Twentyfive is refusing to be controlled, as Fantana sits in half guard.
Twentyfive regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fantana slips nicely into half guard.
Fantana trying to control the action but Twentyfive is working from the bottom.
Fantana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Twentyfive is not content to let Fantana control the position.
Fantana lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is keen to just control but Twentyfive is a slippery customer.
Twentyfive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Twentyfive trying to control here.
Fantana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twentyfive can do to turn this around?
Fantana wants to take a breather but Twentyfive is having none of it.
Twentyfive keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Twentyfive tries to hold on but Fantana pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Twentyfive manages to avoid it.
Twentyfive swings widly with a right hand
and Fantana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fantana.
Fantana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Twentyfive keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantana content to stall in guard here.
Fantana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Twentyfive's head.
Twentyfive wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twentyfive works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Twentyfive is on top in guard.
Fantana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twentyfive throws a big right hand that misses.
Twentyfive throws an elbow that misses. Fantana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Twentyfive's guard. Nice move by Fantana!
Fantana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Twentyfive avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Twentyfive looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fantana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantana working Twentyfive over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fantana lands a nice short elbow.
Twentyfive looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fantana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Twentyfive actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fantana uses his free foot to push down on Twentyfive's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Twentyfive.
Fantana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana avoids the attempt from Twentyfive to control.
Fantana looking to control but Twentyfive is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns Twentyfive that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantana controlling the pace for now.
Fantana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Twentyfive sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fantana lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantana working over Twentyfive with some ground and pound. Twentyfive looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantana lands strikes from half guard.
Twentyfive is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantana winds up and cracks Twentyfive with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Twentyfive is still in real trouble! Can Fantana finish him?
Still in half guard, Fantana seems content to control.
Fantana's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fantana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana had his way with Ten Twentyfive in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fantana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Twentyfive misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fantana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Twentyfive doesn't seem phased though.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fantana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A big shot lands for Fantana! That's hurt Twentyfive! Will he recover? Fantana fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Fantana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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