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HFC Challengers 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mahir Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Rapide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mahir Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wanderlei Rapide!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rapide or perhaps it was just good defense by Han which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Han.
Han misses with a combination
and Rapide counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Han throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapide counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Han. Those never looked like landing.
Han keeps the fight on the outside.
Rapide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Han does no damage.
Rapide tries to clinch but Han moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Han. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rapide.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapide is looking to clinch but Han is avoiding it.
Han misses with a two punch combination.
Rapide is looking to clinch but Han is avoiding it.
Han misses with a double jab
and Rapide counters by clinching up.
Han is trying to push Rapide away but Rapide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapide tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Han smiles and moves away.
Han moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rapide dodges the punch combination from Han.
Han moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rapide moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rapide shoots in looking for a takedown. Han tries to sprawl out of it but Rapide keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Han manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahir Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
An inside leg kick lands from Rapide.
Sloppy strikes from Han. Those never looked like landing.
Han misses with a two punch combination.
Mahir Han is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rapide looks for a takedown but Han sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Han defends it nicely.
Rapide slips a jab and a cross from Han.
Rapide dives in and grabs Han's left leg, looking for a takedown. Han pushes down on Rapide's head and hops out.
Rapide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Han throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapide counters by clinching up.
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!
Rapide manages to break the clinch.
Han misses with a double jab
and Rapide finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Han is breathing heavily.
Han misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide closes the distance and clinches up with Han, looking for a takedown. Rapide pushes Han against the cage but Han circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rapide misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rapide shoots in but Han avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rapide.
Han slaps away a takedown attempt from Rapide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Han checks a low kick from Rapide.
Han definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rapide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Han misses with a few strikes there.
Han throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapide tries to clinch up.
Rapide wants to clinch up but Han keeps it at a distance.
Han shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rapide eats them both and turns towards Han to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rapide will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Han misses with a wild combination.
Han swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Han throws a series of punches but Rapide avoids them all with ease.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rapide.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Han but Han pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rapide lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wanderlei Rapide 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.
Rapide shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han pinned against the cage. Han gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Han stuffs the takedown.
Rapide rushes Han and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Han wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapide has him pressed against the cage.
Rapide is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Han to keep the fight standing.
Mahir Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Rapide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Han misses with a few strikes there.
Rapide connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Han.
Han misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han misses with a double jab.
Han misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Han will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Han looks to land a combination but Rapide avoids it well.
Rapide feints and then cracks Han's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Han down.
Rapide looks for a takedown but Han sprawls well.
Han misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Han.
Mahir Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rapide closes the distance and clinches.
Rapide scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han stops a takedown attempt from Rapide.
Rapide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanderlei Rapide seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Han misses with a double jab
and Rapide counters with a head kick. That will keep Han thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapide has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Han misses with a few strikes there.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapide shoots in for a double leg but Han sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Han throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapide counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Han misses with a combination
and Rapide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapide.
Rapide jumps guard but Han stands there with Rapide around his waist. Rapide gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rapide tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Han swivels and escapes.
Rapide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Han throws a series of punches but Rapide avoids them all with ease.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Han as he avoids it easily.
Han looks to land a combination but Rapide avoids it well.
A punch combination from Han misses.
Han leaves Rapide with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Han swinging wildly here.
Rapide showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Han.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide dodges the punch combination from Han.
Rapide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Han manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rapide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Han's waist but Han gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapide off to one side.
Han swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Han misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rapide fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapide is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Han is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Rapide showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Han shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rapide eats them both and turns towards Han to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Han does no damage.
Rapide slips a jab and a cross from Han.
Nice takedown defense from Han. No joy for Rapide on that attempt.
Rapide shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Han pinned against the cage. Han gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Han does no damage.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Han throws a one two combo.
Rapide dives in for a single leg takedown but Han sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mahir Han has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderlei Rapide.
Han is pressed up against the cage. Rapide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Han down to the mat. Han avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapide shoots in for a double leg but Han sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Han throws a series of punches but Rapide moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Han, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rapide closes this distance looking for a takedown but Han circles away.
Some wild striking there from Han.
Han misses with a two punch combination.
Mahir Han is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rapide lands a nice looking kick to the body. Han takes a step back to recover.
Han fails to land with a series of punches.
Rapide throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Han's waist but Han gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rapide off to one side.
Han throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapide fails with a takedown attempt.
Han looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapide shoots in for a takedown but Han shows good takedown defense.
Han misses with a series of wild punches.
Han swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rapide counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rapide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Han scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rapide swinging wildly here.
Rapide showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Han.
Rapide changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Han tries to avoid it but Rapide manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Han to the ground. Han escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Han throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rapide fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Han throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rapide counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rapide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han throws a right and a left that Rapide avoids nicely.
Rapide looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Han is fending him off so far but Rapide persists. Nope, Han circles away and we're back to standing.
Han misses with the combination.
Han throws a series of punches but Rapide moves out of range.
Han misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Han. Those never looked like landing.
Han slaps away a takedown attempt from Rapide, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Rapide misses.
Han misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rapide misses with a wild combination.
Rapide tries for a takedown but Han sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapide dodges the punch combination from Han.
Rapide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Han throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rapide closes the distance and pushes Han back into the cage.
Han has had enough of the clinch but Rapide keeps him there for the moment.
Rapide tries for a takedown but Han manages to get underhooks.
Rapide tries to pull guard but Han holds him up against the cage and eventually Rapide drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapide wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahir Han showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapide has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Rapide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Vondracek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Vondracek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vondracek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vondracek shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Vondracek ducked under it nicely.
Vondracek misses with a body shot.
Jacobs misses the jab.
Vondracek takes one on the button.
Vondracek wants to clinch.
Vondracek looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Roman Vondracek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vondracek fails to land the takedown.
Jacobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vondracek was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vondracek 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.
Vondracek closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondracek thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vondracek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vondracek moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs takes a swing at Vondracek's ribcage but misses.
Jacobs lands a jab.
Jacobs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Jacobs catches Vondracek right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vondracek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vondracek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vondracek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but Vondracek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vondracek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vondracek throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Vondracek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Vondracek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Vondracek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vondracek wants to clinch but Jacobs slips to the side
and Jacobs counters with a nice body shot.
Jon Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a hook. Vondracek ducked under it nicely.
Vondracek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vondracek is breathing heavily.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the head.
Vondracek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vondracek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vondracek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vondracek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vondracek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobs digs a good hook to Vondracek's body.
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Vondracek's ribs.
Jacobs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vondracek sprawling to the canvas! Vondracek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jacobs finish him?!
Vondracek is rocked!
Jacobs cracks Vondracek with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vondracek looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jacobs finish him?
Oh Vondracek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Vondracek takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jacobs sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Vondracek bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Jacobs!
Jon Jacobs gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Retriever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lion - Hollywood Undead. Retriever has chosen Paranoid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Retriever!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Retriever fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller misses with a hook.
Milo Retriever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retriever ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Retriever shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Retriever fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Retriever does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller lands a nice hook to Retriever's body. Retriever takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Retriever wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Retriever looks to clinch
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Retriever moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Miller.
It looks like Milo Retriever has been cut.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Retriever moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Retriever is aggressively charging in as Miller backs up avoiding any damage. Miller tosses out a jab and Retriever runs right into it face first! Retriever is out cold! Miller dropped down on all fours and is barking in Retriever's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Miller!
A pretty intense looking Oliver Miller took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apolo Redondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Caraan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caraan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TubThumping(I get Knockdown). Cedric Caraan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
13 - 14 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apolo Redondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Caraan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redondo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redondo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've been hearing good reports from Redondo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Caraan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Caraan is not content to let Redondo control the position.
Caraan is looking to regain half guard here but Redondo keeps moving and retains side control.
Redondo working the head with strikes.
Caraan is not content to let Redondo control the position.
Caraan is looking to regain half guard here but Redondo keeps moving and retains side control.
Caraan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redondo is trying to control. Caraan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caraan is looking to improve his position.
Redondo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caraan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Caraan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redondo pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redondo wants to control but Caraan is keeping him busy.
Redondo is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Apolo Redondo.
Redondo shoots in and gets a takedown into Caraan's guard.
Redondo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Caraan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caraan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redondo controls the pace.
Redondo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redondo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caraan keeping moving, preventing Redondo from controlling successfully.
Redondo distracts Caraan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caraan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Redondo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Redondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caraan on the ground.
Redondo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Redondo working some strikes from top position.
Redondo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redondo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caraan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redondo defends it easily.
Caraan looking for a triangle here. Redondo is fighting it but it looks tight! Caraan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Redondo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cedric Caraan!
Post fight, Cedric Caraan stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the fans in attendance, and the millions watching at their homes. It's an honor for me to fight here in SFC and give you guys fireworks. Hey Goryachev, Hope your watching. Let's do this!!, 3rd Time!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille ONeal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Sedniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeal comes to the cage accompanied by Shaq's Highlight. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaquille ONeal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariusz Sedniak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedniak tries to clinch up.
Sedniak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sedniak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as ONeal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
ONeal fails to land with a series of punches.
ONeal misses with a wild body shot.
ONeal gets a clinch.
Sedniak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables ONeal to keep the fight standing.
Sedniak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sedniak dodges the punch combination from ONeal.
Sedniak tries to clinch but ONeal moves out of range.
Sedniak scores with a decent looking hook.
ONeal fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Sedniak.
ONeal throws a nice looking combination but Sedniak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedniak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ONeal is fending him off so far but Sedniak persists. Nope, ONeal circles away and we're back to standing.
ONeal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sedniak slips a jab from ONeal.
Sedniak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sedniak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
ONeal gets to his feet. Sedniak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sedniak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for ONeal!
ONeal is letting Sedniak control him for a moment.
Sedniak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeal sneaks back into half guard.
ONeal tries to kick Sedniak off but Sedniak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
ONeal tries to get to full guard but Sedniak has control of the leg.
ONeal is doing well to control the position and prevent Sedniak from advancing to side control.
ONeal tries to roll over but Sedniak keeps him under control.
ONeal wants to control but Sedniak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeal moves into full guard.
Sedniak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sedniak preventing the sweep.
ONeal working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sedniak wants to clinch but ONeal slips to the side
and ONeal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ONeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sedniak slips a jab and a cross from ONeal.
Sedniak darts in trying to clinch
and ONeal counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedniak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sedniak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sedniak tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from ONeal does no damage.
Sedniak misses with a head kick.
ONeal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sedniak blocks a head kick by ONeal.
Sedniak avoids the head kick by ONeal.
Sedniak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Sedniak or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeal which made him look bad.
Shaquille ONeal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Sedniak.
Sedniak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquille ONeal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sedniak darts in and clinches ONeal up against the cage.
Sedniak jumps guard but ONeal stands there with Sedniak around his waist. Sedniak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sedniak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sedniak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ONeal throws a leg kick
and Sedniak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sedniak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sedniak.
Sedniak slips under a jab.
ONeal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sedniak moves into the clinch.
ONeal manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedniak has managed to clinch.
ONeal misses with a punch to the body.
Sedniak goes for a takedown in the clinch but ONeal prevents it.
Shaquille ONeal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Sedniak.
Sedniak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sedniak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeal avoids it really well and circles away.
ONeal misses with a hook
and Sedniak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mariusz Sedniak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sedniak cracks the inside of ONeal's front leg.
Sedniak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ONeal tries to land a front kick but Sedniak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sedniak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ONeal shoots in looking for a takedown. Sedniak tries to sprawl out of it but ONeal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sedniak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two 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!
ONeal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ONeal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
ONeal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shaquille ONeal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sedniak fails with the takedown
and ONeal counters with a left and a right that stings Sedniak.
Sedniak is breathing heavily.
ONeal closes the distance and clinches.
ONeal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
ONeal tries a body shot but Sedniak blocks it.
ONeal is trying to force a seperation but Sedniak has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedniak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sedniak has ONeal pressed against the cage, preventing ONeal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sedniak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sedniak gets tackled into the cage by ONeal. ONeal maintains the clinch.
ONeal tries to pull guard but Sedniak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sedniak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sedniak shoots in for a takedown but ONeal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ONeal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ONeal.
Sedniak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedniak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ONeal throws a lazy uppercut
and Sedniak counters with a left to the body.
ONeal throws a poor cross that misses
and Sedniak counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sedniak tries to clinch there but ONeal circles away.
Sedniak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ONeal.
ONeal throws a right and a left that Sedniak avoids nicely.
ONeal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sedniak moves in looking to clinch but ONeal pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sedniak takes the fight into the clinch.
Sedniak tries to land a knee to the head but ONeal blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mariusz Sedniak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
ONeal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ONeal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sedniak throws a head kick that misses.
Sedniak blocks a head kick by ONeal.
ONeal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ONeal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
ONeal misses with a series of wild punches.
ONeal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
ONeal moves in looking to clinch but Sedniak pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ONeal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedniak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ONeal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaquille ONeal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedniak fails with the takedown.
ONeal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sedniak defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquille ONeal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sedniak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but ONeal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sedniak fails with the takedown.
Sedniak instigates a clinch.
Sedniak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ONeal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sedniak has ONeal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ONeal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sedniak blocks a head kick by ONeal.
ONeal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sedniak sprawls well initially but ONeal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sedniak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sedniak actively working from the bottom here.
ONeal decides to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ONeal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sedniak slips under a jab from ONeal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sedniak enables ONeal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sedniak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
ONeal postures up in Sedniak's guard and throws a big left but Sedniak blocks it.
Sedniak throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
ONeal stands up and waves to Sedniak to follow him.
ONeal misses with an uppercut.
ONeal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ONeal throws a combination that misses
and ONeal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sedniak tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sedniak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sedniak wants it to stay on the feet.
Sedniak throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sedniak punishes ONeal's body with a nice straight punch.
Sedniak throws a sloppy head kick and ONeal moves out of range easily.
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!
Sedniak shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeal sprawls well. He's pushed Sedniak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sedniak fails with a takedown attempt.
Sedniak walks into a jab.
Sedniak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ONeal misses with a combination
and Sedniak counters with a body kick that stops ONeal in his tracks momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquille ONeal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think ONeal 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquille ONeal!
Shaquille ONeal took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Huss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is "Don't Waste My Time" by Jim Johnston. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlon Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Huss!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin wants to clinch
and Huss counters with a left and a right that stings Griffin.
Griffin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Huss tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Huss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huss has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Huss checks a leg kick.
No luck for Huss with that takedown attempt.
Griffin wants to clinch.
We've been told by Griffin's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huss lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Huss.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Huss.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Huss on that attempt.
Huss lands a right hook to the body.
Huss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Marlon Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Huss throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Huss!
Griffin is rocked!
Huss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huss thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Huss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Griffin to get to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huss moves into the clinch.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Huss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huss swinging wildly here.
Huss moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Huss has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Griffin doesn't defend quickly enough and Huss has managed to lock this one up! Can Griffin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huss on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Huss!
Chris Huss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Marlon Griffin was interviewed post fight and said 'The miracle is comin!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerg Hoitchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squirrel's entrance music is Zombie Vandals - Zombie Sluts. A fine choice. Steve Squirrel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Squirrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerg Hoitchkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squirrel 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squirrel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoitchkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Squirrel defends it easily.
Squirrel prevents Hoitchkov from getting back to his feet.
Squirrel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoitchkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoitchkov, not yet.
Hoitchkov looking to control.
Squirrel working some strikes from top position.
Squirrel stands up over Hoitchkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Gerg Hoitchkov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squirrel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoitchkov keeping moving, preventing Squirrel from controlling successfully.
Squirrel stands up over Hoitchkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Squirrel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoitchkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Squirrel throws a big elbow that misses.
Squirrel prevents Hoitchkov from getting back to his feet.
Squirrel distracts Hoitchkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Squirrel lands a couple of elbows.
Squirrel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Squirrel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoitchkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Squirrel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Squirrel is in close to Hoitchkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Squirrel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squirrel works over Hoitchkov with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoitchkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Squirrel throwing strikes from guard but Hoitchkov blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Squirrel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Squirrel wants to control from the top but Hoitchkov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Squirrel postures up and lands a big shot to Hoitchkov's brow.
Hoitchkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Squirrel defends it easily.
Hoitchkov looks winded!
Squirrel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Squirrel is in close to Hoitchkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Squirrel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoitchkov's guard.
Squirrel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Squirrel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Gerg Hoitchkov's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoitchkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Gerg Hoitchkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squirrel trying to control the pace.
Squirrel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Squirrel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoitchkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Squirrel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Squirrel drops an elbow to the side of Hoitchkov's head.
Nice strikes from Squirrel there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Squirrel connects with a nice short shot to Hoitchkov's temple.
Squirrel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gerg Hoitchkov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gerg Hoitchkov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steve Squirrel!
A very excited looking Steve Squirrel 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stokenhizer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Lucky Bullets "Cross the Line". Dillashaw has chosen Jump Around-House of Pain as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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139 lbs
18 - 31 - 1 |
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136 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
18 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanz Stokenhizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw forces Stokenhizer back against the cage and clinches.
Dillashaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillashaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillashaw jumps guard but Stokenhizer stands there with Dillashaw around his waist. Dillashaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanz Stokenhizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
Dillashaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dillashaw tries to pull guard but Stokenhizer won't allow it.
Stokenhizer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dillashaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dillashaw is looking for a takedown.
Dillashaw is trying to drag Stokenhizer to the mat but Stokenhizer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillashaw pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokenhizer pushing down on Dillashaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw is trying to stand back up but Stokenhizer is controlling him
Dillashaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stokenhizer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stokenhizer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dillashaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stokenhizer controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dillashaw wants to control but Stokenhizer is having none of it.
Dillashaw holds on for dear life, controlling Stokenhizer's posture momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw has given up his back here.
Stokenhizer tries to get the hooks in deep but Dillashaw pushed the leg off.
Stokenhizer has good solid back control here.
Dillashaw is trying to get back to his feet but Stokenhizer has full control of the position and if anything, Dillashaw has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokenhizer not allowing Dillashaw to control his hands.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillashaw pushes Stokenhizer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stokenhizer regains guard immediately.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Dillashaw dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dillashaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stokenhizer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dillashaw!
Stokenhizer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stokenhizer trying to control the position but Dillashaw is working away.
Dillashaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dillashaw wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hanz Stokenhizer just wasn't active enough.
Stokenhizer moves into the clinch.
Stokenhizer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dillashaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown but Stokenhizer manages to get underhooks.
Hanz Stokenhizer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Dillashaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dillashaw is trying to pull guard but Stokenhizer has him pressed against the cage.
Dillashaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Stokenhizer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillashaw tries to pull guard but Stokenhizer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dillashaw works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dillashaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokenhizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillashaw trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stokenhizer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. TJ Dillashaw was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown but Stokenhizer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillashaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillashaw has managed to clinch.
Dillashaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Stokenhizer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stokenhizer lands a good knee to the midsection. Dillashaw won't want to take too many of those.
Dillashaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dillashaw looking for a takedown.
Stokenhizer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stokenhizer gets underhooks to prevent Dillashaw's takedown attempt.
Dillashaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokenhizer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dillashaw's face.
Dillashaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Dillashaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillashaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Stokenhizer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TJ Dillashaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stokenhizer moves into the clinch.
Dillashaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dillashaw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stokenhizer.
Dillashaw is trying to control the action in half guard but Stokenhizer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stokenhizer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stokenhizer tries to get out of the position.
Stokenhizer is pressing down on Dillashaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stokenhizer keeping moving, preventing Dillashaw from controlling successfully.
TJ Dillashaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stokenhizer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
TJ Dillashaw has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dillashaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer tries to bench press Dillashaw off him but Dillashaw keeps the position.
Dillashaw trying to control the action but Stokenhizer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw works to advance to full mount. Stokenhizer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dillashaw wants to control the pace but Stokenhizer is squirming around nicely.
Dillashaw is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dillashaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dillashaw lands a heavy elbow.
Dillashaw stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dillashaw has his takedown stuffed
and Stokenhizer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillashaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Stokenhizer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillashaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw looking to score a takedown here. Stokenhizer is defending well but Dillashaw drives through and ends up in Stokenhizer's guard.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Stokenhizer keeps moving.
Dillashaw stays in close to Stokenhizer's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Dillashaw has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dillashaw throws a strike but Stokenhizer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hanz Stokenhizer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokenhizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Dillashaw is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Dillashaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillashaw has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Dillashaw!
Post fight, an emotional TJ Dillashaw said 'first of all i just want to say happy birth day to my boss rahj tirado,like i said man this is my present to you!hope you like it!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Win comes to the cage accompanied by FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. Hammet has chosen Finger Eleven - Slow Chemical as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
303 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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299 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Built Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gordon Hammet!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammet throws a combination that misses
and Win counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammet moves in looking to clinch but Win pushes him off.
Hammet has closed the distance and engaged Win in a clinch.
Hammet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammet controlling the action here for a moment.
Hammet lands a right hand.
Hammet lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Win looking for a takedown.
Win is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hammet gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hammet throws an elbow but misses.
Hammet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammet stalling.
Win wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammet is struggling to control the position.
Hammet breaks from the clinch.
Win takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Win as he checks the leg kick.
Win blocks a head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Win moves out of range easily.
Hammet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Win has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hammet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hammet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Win moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammet throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
Hammet closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hammet.
Win on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammet lands a nice uppercut.
Hammet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wins head.
Hammet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammet is trying to maintain a safe position but Win gets an underhook and turns Hammet into the cage.
Hammet tries to land a knee to the head but Win blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Win goes for a takedown attempt but Hammet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Win checks a low kick from Hammet.
Hammet throws a head kick but Win moves out of range.
Gordon Hammet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammet tries to bum rush Win with a series of wild strikes but Win uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammet throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Win avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Win counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Win tries to keep at a distance but Hammet has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Win.
Hammet lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammet.
Hammet looking to slow down the pace here.
Hammet lands a body punch.
Hammet misses with a body punch.
Win drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hammet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Win.
Hammet unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Win is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Win manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Win blocks a head kick by Hammet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammet.
Gordon Hammet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammet. That's going to slow Win down.
Hammet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win counters with a head kick.
Hammet looks to land a combination but Win avoids it well.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Hammet.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Win counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Win.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hammet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammet swinging wildly here.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Hammet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Win counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hammet throws a combination that misses
and Win counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammet tries to clinch up.
Hammet closes the distance and clinches.
Win tries for a takedown. No joy.
Win is trying to drag Hammet to the mat but Hammet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Hammet - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammet scores with a shot to the side of Win's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win tries to score a body lock takedown but Hammet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammet breaks the clinch.
Hammet throws a head kick but Win moves out of range.
Hammet swinging wildly here.
Hammet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Win back to the cage. Hammet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hammet throws a low kick, looking for Win's leg but Win calmly moves out of range.
Hammet scores with a head kick.
Win blocks a head kick by Hammet.
Hammet misses with a double jab
and Win counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Win is looking to wear down Hammet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Win tries to keep at a distance but Hammet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammet prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Hammet.
Hammet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Win circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammet throws the kick towards the body but Win avoids it.
Hammet misses with a looping right.
Hammet throws a head kick but Win moves out of range.
Hammet misses with a combination
letting Win counter with a right hand.
Hammet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hammet misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick
and Win counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Win avoids the head kick by Hammet.
Hammet throws a looping overhand right but Win ducks down to avoid it.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Win moves out of range easily.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
Win blocks a head kick by Hammet.
A low kick from Hammet misses
and Win counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammet tries to clinch but Win is having none of it.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Win moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Win counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Win counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammet tries to clinch up but Win circles away and keeps his distance.
Win dodges the punch combination from Hammet.
A punch combination from Hammet misses.
Hammet misses with a combination
and Win makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammet throws a sloppy head kick and Win moves out of range easily.
Hammet misses with a head kick.
Hammet throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hammet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammet tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammet lands a left hand.
Hammet effectively controlling the action here.
Win wants a takedown but no success here.
Win is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Win on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammet's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Win is trying to drag Hammet to the mat but Hammet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammet pushes Win back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammet is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordon Hammet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Hammet.
Hammet has Win up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon Hammet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Win is keeping busy.
Hammet stalling the fight.
Win can't get the takedown.
Win has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hammet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Win.
Hammet lands with a short shot to the head.
Hammet lands a body punch.
Hammet presses Win against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hammet is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Win is keeping busy.
Hammet stops a takedown attempt from Win.
Hammet lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammet scores with a shoulder strike.
Win has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hammet manages to break the clinch.
Hammet connects with a right that clearly hurt Win. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Hammet proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Win collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Hammet!
Gordon Hammet seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alekzandr Borikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borikav comes to the cage accompanied by Pelican - Bliss in Concrete. Lucas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AINT NO REST FOR THE WICKED by Cage the Elephant. The key to victory for Alekzandr Borikav has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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BJJ White 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alekzandr Borikav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Borikav.
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas misses the jab.
Borikav has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lucas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Borikav.
It looks like Nathan Lucas has been cut.
Borikav fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas moves out of range as Borikav strikes.
Lucas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Borikav lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Lucas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Borikav dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alekzandr Borikav!
An out of breath Alekzandr Borikav thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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