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HFC 154 Bombing Saturday Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle comes to the cage accompanied by Right On. Nader has chosen This Means War as his entrance music. Frank Nader has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Handle's chin.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Nader!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle wants to clinch but Nader slips to the side
and Nader moves into the clinch.
Handle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nader prevents it.
Nice body punch from Handle.
Nader breaks the clinch.
Handle looks to land a combination but Nader avoids it well.
Handle tries to clinch there but Nader circles away.
Nader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handle, pushing him back against the cage.
Handle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nader has him pressed against the cage.
Nader wants a takedown but no success here.
Handle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nader throws a head punch that misses.
Handle throws a punch but it's blocked by Nader.
Nader is pressed up against the cage. Handle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nader down to the mat. Nader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Handle darts in trying to clinch
and Nader counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nader has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Handle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Handle tries to clinch
and Nader finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Handle misses with a combination
and Nader counters with a nice body shot.
Handle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Handle keeps the fight on the outside.
Nader closes the distance and clinches.
Handle struggles to land a body shot inside as Nader controls his hands.
Nader missing with knees to the body.
Handle tries for a takedown but Nader manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle working aggressively here.
Nader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handle tries to clinch but Nader moves out of range.
Handle doesn't manage to clinch there - Nader circles away.
Handle gets caught napping as Nader dives in and scores a takedown. Handle manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nader slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Handle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nader thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Handle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Handle is not content to let Nader control the position.
Nader advances to full mount.
Nader takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nader looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nader controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nader throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle reaches up to try and control the position but Nader seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Handle rolls and tries to escape and now Nader has his back!
Handle showing good submission defense here.
Handle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Nader gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nader is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Handle has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Handle tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nader tries to keep control of the position but Handle is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Handle jabs Nader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Max Handle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Handle does no damage.
Handle is looking to clinch.
Handle has been working on his balance at Diamond In The Rough Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nader.
A bone on bone clash there as Nader blocks the leg kick.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle fails with a takedown attempt.
Handle closes the distance but Nader moves to the side
and Nader counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nader goes for a double leg but Handle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Handle continues to drive forward.
Nader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Handle misses with a series of wild punches.
Handle tries to clinch up but Nader circles away and keeps his distance.
Handle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Nader has Handle up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nader leaning against his opponent.
Nader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nader clinches up against the cage.
Handle gets underhooks to prevent Nader's takedown attempt.
Nader taking a breather.
Handle tries to circle away but Nader has him pinned against the cage.
Nader working Handle over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handle tries to pull guard but Nader forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nader breaks from the clinch.
Handle goes for a double leg but Nader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nader continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nader keeps control of Handle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nader wants the takedown. Handle is fighting it off but Nader persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Handle's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle can't keep his opponent in guard - Nader advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Nader is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nader wants to free his trapped foot but Handle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nader looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nader moves into full mount! Handle won't be happy about that!
Nader is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Handle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nader gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Handle slaps away a takedown attempt from Nader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handle tries to clinch up
and Nader counters by clinching up.
Handle is trying to push Nader away but Nader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nader pulls Handle into guard.
Nader pulls Handle in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nader trying to keep a closed guard but Handle is proving a slippery customer.
Handle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nader avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nader keeping moving, preventing Handle from controlling successfully.
Nader is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Handle defends well.
Handle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank Nader has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Handle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nader looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Handle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Nader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Handle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nader, pushing him back against the cage.
Nader avoiding damage.
Nader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frank Nader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nader has managed to clinch.
Nader prevents the takedown attempt.
Nader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handle throws a lazy body kick
and Nader counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nader sprawls well initially but Handle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nader is trying is best to control the position here.
Nader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handle's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Nader manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nader tries to keep control of the position but Handle is staying busy.
Handle showing good submission defense here.
Nader is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Handle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nader.
Handle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle trying to control the hands but Nader won't let him.
Handle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nader has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Handle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Handle avoids the strikes from Nader.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nader has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Handle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nader is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Handle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nader tightening his grip on Handle, looking for the choke.
Handle really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Nader's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Handle trying to control the position but Nader manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nader is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Handle has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Nader has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Handle taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Nader doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Nader!
Our winner, Frank Nader, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idi Amin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Win comes to the cage accompanied by FORE THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK!. Amin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dangerous by Michael Jackson. Idi Amin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Built Win's chin.
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303 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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28
300 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 12 - 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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Idi Amin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win shoots in but no luck this time.
Win lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Idi Amin has been cut.
Win takes a swing at Amin's ribcage but misses.
Win misses with a shot to the body
and Amin counters with a crisp one two that drops Win! Amin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Win to his feet! Win is in big trouble!
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!
Win is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amin.
A swing and a miss from Win.
Win throws a head kick that misses.
Win looks to score with a jab to the body but Amin is just out of range.
Win ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amin moves away.
Amin slaps away a takedown attempt from Win, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Win shoots for a double leg takedown but Amin sprawls well. He's pushed Win's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amin connects with a high kick.
Amin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Win or perhaps it was just good defense by Amin which made him look bad.
Amin moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Amin there.
Win is rocked!
Win throws a lazy uppercut
and as Win loses concentration momentarily, Amin counters with a picture perfect head kick! Win goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idi Amin!
Idi Amin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Moldoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moldoon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heaven Nor Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dorian Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dorian Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Moldoon!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moldoon tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Moldoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Moldoon counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moldoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moldoon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moldoon is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Moldoon trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Moldoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moldoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moldoon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moldoon throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Moldoon tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Moldoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moldoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moldoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moldoon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've been hearing that Williams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Williams trying to control but Moldoon is working from the bottom.
Moldoon is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Moldoon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moldoon wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Moldoon looking to control.
Moldoon has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moldoon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moldoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Moldoon manages to break the clinch.
Williams waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Moldoon. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Moldoon to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Chuck Moldoon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moldoon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams is looking to stand up but Moldoon won't let him.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moldoon on the ground.
Williams is working Moldoon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Moldoon tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Moldoon to the floor! Williams dives in looking for the finish!
Moldoon is rocked!
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Moldoon is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Moldoon tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moldoon seems to have recovered his senses.
Moldoon can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams looking to control but Moldoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuck Moldoon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Moldoon blocks a head kick by Williams.
Moldoon avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moldoon stuffs the takedown.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moldoon darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Moldoon into the cage.
Moldoon misses with a body punch.
Moldoon manages to pull guard.
Moldoon keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams stops Moldoon from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Moldoon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moldoon throws a big elbow that misses.
Moldoon trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moldoon wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Moldoon throwing strikes but missing.
Moldoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moldoon wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams wants to stand but Moldoon is controlling the position.
Moldoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Moldoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moldoon is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moldoon is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Moldoon is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams pushes Moldoon off looking to stand but Moldoon dives back in and keeps control.
Moldoon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moldoon is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes Moldoon off looking to stand but Moldoon dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moldoon is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moldoon thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Moldoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chuck Moldoon's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Moldoon avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Moldoon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Williams is looking to clinch but Moldoon is avoiding it.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moldoon's sensitive parts.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Moldoon shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams lands a high kick to the side of Moldoon's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Williams dives into guard, looking to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moldoon working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Moldoon is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moldoon looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Moldoon working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Moldoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams wants to advance to full mount but Moldoon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moldoon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams wants to stand but Moldoon is controlling his arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moldoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moldoon is trying to improve his position.
Williams wants to stand but Moldoon has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Moldoon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Williams tries to stand but Moldoon is controlling his head.
Moldoon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moldoon reverses the position - he's now on top in Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Moldoon from controlling successfully.
Moldoon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moldoon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Moldoon from controlling successfully.
Moldoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Moldoon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moldoon as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Williams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGowen comes into the arena with Control - Kendrick Lamar blaring out of the sound system. Gabriel McGowen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Bova's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
21 - 21 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel McGowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bova.
Bova ducks under a wild hook from McGowen.
McGowen cracks Bova with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGowen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGowen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bova prevents McGowen from improving position.
McGowen works to advance to full mount. Bova defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGowen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bova is looking to escape.
McGowen controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if McGowen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGowen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gabriel McGowen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGowen throws a right and a left that Bova avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen throws a head kick that misses.
McGowen misses with a body shot.
McGowen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGowen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bova won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGowen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGowen controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bova tries to reverse the position but McGowen maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gabriel McGowen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bova takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGowen throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGowen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bova with a lazy takedown attempt
so McGowen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gabriel McGowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bova.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGowen stacks Bova on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McGowen!
McGowen trying to control the position but Bova is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel McGowen 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.
McGowen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGowen lands with an overhand left.
Bova checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anthony Bova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGowen's guard.
Bova throws a strike but McGowen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGowen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bova's guard.
McGowen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGowen is working for an americana but Bova has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McGowen was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova striking off his back but it's not causing McGowen any problems.
Bova has his foot on McGowen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGowen works his way back into a safe position though.
McGowen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGowen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGowen wants to pass the guard but Bova is defending well.
Bova regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGowen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gabriel McGowen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGowen passes into half guard.
McGowen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bova!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGowen looking to control but Bova is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGowen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bova really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGowen controlling the position easily from mount.
McGowen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McGowen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bova for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel McGowen dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
McGowen lands a leg kick that knocks Bova off balance momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from McGowen. No joy for Bova on that attempt.
Bova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGowen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGowen works his way into full mount!
McGowen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGowen content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
McGowen wants to control the pace but Bova is squirming around nicely.
Bova gets back to half guard.
McGowen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bova is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McGowen has latched onto it... Big trouble! McGowen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bova is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McGowen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel McGowen!
A less than humble Gabriel McGowen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moxley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch. Stryder Ryu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stryder Ryu!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryu tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moxley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moxley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moxley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ryu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moxley.
Ryu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryu, not yet.
Moxley cracks Ryu with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryu!
Ryu trying to control the position but Moxley is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moxley, who protects the arm well.
Ryu trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom.
Moxley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ryu punishes Moxley's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryu tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that Moxley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryu tries to clinch
and Moxley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ryu's guard now.
Moxley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moxley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy inform us that Ryu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Moxley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley has gone for a leg lock! Ryu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moxley's guard.
Moxley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryu misses with a looping left.
Ryu misses with a looping right.
Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryu.
Moxley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryu.
A slow jab from Ryu misses its intended target.
Stryder Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryu on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryu's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moxley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryu has escaped and now he's on top!
Moxley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ryu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moxley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moxley.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moxley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moxley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moxley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moxley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryu sneaks back into half guard.
Ryu actively working from the bottom here.
Ryu is looking to control Moxley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryu avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley moves nicely into side control.
Moxley working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moxley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moxley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moxley but great work by Ryu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moxley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ryu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Moxley dominated that round.
That's time! Moxley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moxley slips under a jab from Ryu.
Ryu lands a right hook to the body.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moxley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moxley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryu's half guard.
Moxley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryu sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moxley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moxley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu wants to control but Moxley is keeping busy.
Moxley seems to be working for a kimura but Ryu defends the submission attempt.
Moxley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moxley is looking for a kimura here.
Moxley wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moxley seems to be working for a kimura but Ryu defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu tries to get to full guard but Moxley has control of the leg.
Moxley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryu is trying to stand back up but Moxley is controlling him
Ryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Moxley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryu pushes Moxley off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryu sizes up Moxley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Moxley.
Ryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Moxley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryu.
Ryu tries to clinch up
and Moxley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moxley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moxley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Ryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moxley with a nice head shot there.
Moxley throws a strike but Ryu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moxley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryu's guard.
Moxley won't allow Ryu to get back to his feet.
Ryu is breathing heavily.
Moxley throws a big elbow that misses.
Moxley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moxley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moxley cracks Ryu with a solid left hand.
Moxley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moxley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moxley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moxley with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Moxley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ryu doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Ryu throws a lazy uppercut
so Moxley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moxley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moxley manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moxley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ryu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moxley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moxley counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryu is looking for a sweep.
Moxley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moxley cracks Ryu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moxley landing strikes.
Moxley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moxley but great work by Ryu.
Moxley sneaks out the side door and pushes Ryu away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ryu misses.
Ryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Moxley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ryu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryu tries to clinch but Moxley is having none of it.
Ryu lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryu throws a right and a left that Moxley avoids nicely.
Ryu wants to clinch.
Ryu tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Ryu digs a good body shot into Moxley's ribs.
Ryu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryu scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Moxley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryu tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Ryu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ryu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ryu thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryu misses with a body shot.
Ryu misses with a body shot.
Ryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moxley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryu tries to escape but Moxley is in control.
Moxley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley lands some shots froms side control.
Moxley lands a few punches from side control.
Moxley cracks Ryu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Moxley is working Ryu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Moxley working the head and body with strikes.
Moxley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moxley's guard! Nice work there by Ryu!
Ryu forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryu trying to pass the guard but Moxley defending well.
Stryder Ryu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Moxley!
Jon Moxley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Stryder Ryu had this to say: 'I'm sorry for my performance. I'll comeback better next time..'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria comes to the cage accompanied by Kronos - Bloodtower. Light is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ride for This-Fabolous. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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224 lbs
33 - 9 - 0 |
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283 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light throws a head kick that misses
and Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
Light tries to bum rush Maria with a series of wild strikes but Maria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Light knocks Maria to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Maria is rocked!
It looks like Joaquim Maria has been cut.
Maria's coaches at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Light lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Maria! Light senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Maria out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Light!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka comes to the cage accompanied by Milk - The Knife Song. Dobrzynski has chosen Sabaton - Uprising as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ankka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobrzynski quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ankka is trying to control. Dobrzynski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ankka wants to work for an arm triangle but Dobrzynski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dobrzynski actively working from the bottom here.
Dobrzynski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dobrzynski moves into full guard.
Ankka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ankka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobrzynski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing that Ankka 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.
Ankka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dobrzynski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ankka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dobrzynski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ankka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dobrzynski walks away with a smile on his face. Ankka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ankka lands a jab-cross combination.
Dobrzynski misses the jab.
Dobrzynski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ankka was covering up waiting for the punch and Dobrzynski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ankka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Ankka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka controls Dobrzynski momentarily but Dobrzynski frees himself.
Ankka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dobrzynski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrzynski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ankka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dobrzynski lands a couple of elbows.
Dobrzynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Ankka keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrzynski stops Ankka from standing up.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Ankka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ankka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick lands from Ankka that sends Dobrzynski to the canvas. Dobrzynski tries to scramble back to his feet but Ankka brings him back down into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ankka tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ankka just content to control the position.
Dobrzynski struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ankka lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rankka Ankka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dobrzynski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ankka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maciej Dobrzynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobrzynski throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dobrzynski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Ankka is working from the bottom.
Ankka is trying to escape the position but Dobrzynski is controlling the position.
Dobrzynski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ankka has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dobrzynski but great work by Ankka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankka is looking to take a break and control but Dobrzynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ankka is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobrzynski is defending well.
Dobrzynski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dobrzynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ankka tries to stand but Dobrzynski is controlling from the bottom.
Dobrzynski looking for a guillotine here but Ankka defends easily.
Ankka wants to get up but he can't break Dobrzynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka trying to control but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
Ankka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dobrzynski pushes a forearm under Ankka's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ankka is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maciej Dobrzynski! Maciej Dobrzynski retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Maciej Dobrzynski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rankka Ankka stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are good fuckin good'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Rave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rave has chosen What Happened? as his entrance music. Chris Garcia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Rave!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rave counters with a nice uppercut.
Rave takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Rave. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Rave throws a head kick that Garcia semi-blocks.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rave counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Garcia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick
and Rave counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Rave's front leg but catches the back leg as Rave tries to avoid it.
Rave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rave manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rave.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Rave misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to bum rush Rave with a series of wild strikes but Rave uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia lands a big head kick that sends Rave tumbling to the mat! Garcia takes a step backwards and waves Rave back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rave is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Rave is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garcia.
Rave seems to have recovered his senses.
Rave throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rave counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rave moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rave throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rave counters with a solid body kick.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rave scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut lands for Rave. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Chris Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rave counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rave to score with a decent uppercut.
Rave throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Rave misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rave does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rave wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Rave felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Rave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rave wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rave wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Rave is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Garcia prevents Rave from standing back up.
Rave won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Rave is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rave is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rave is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Rave pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Rave moves out of range of the body kick.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rave counters with a two punch combo.
Rave lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Craig Rave seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Rave.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Rave's ribs.
Rave blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Rave takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garcia 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.
Garcia thows a body kick. Rave tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rave tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
Rave is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Rave avoids it easily.
Garcia misses the body punch
and Rave counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Rave sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia is looking to slow Rave down with leg kicks.
Rave moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Rave has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Garcia.
Rave lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Rave takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rave swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rave throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooh!!! Garcia has knocked Rave down with a huge combo! Garcia steps away and waves a wobbly Rave back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rave hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Garcia!
Chris Garcia retains his middleweight title!
Chris Garcia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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