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SFC 91: Kukko Vs Koira PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Optimus Prime will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper!
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, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper throws a low kick but Prime avoids it.
Prime is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tupper misses with a head kick.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prime closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Prime is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper is defending well.
Prime is looking to advance position but Tupper won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Prime in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Prime is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tupper sees it coming and defends easily.
Prime 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.
Prime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupper defending well though.
Prime seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper defends the submission attempt.
Prime seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prime is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tupper sees it coming and defends easily.
Tupper tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prime wants to pass to mount but Tupper is defending the position.
Prime takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is trying to stand.
Prime 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Tupper'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.
Prime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prime trying to control from Tupper's half guard. Tupper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Prime drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupper dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper stands up from Prime's guard - Tupper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prime misses with a takedown attempt - Tupper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Prime looks to move away, Tupper throws a big counter combo bu Prime just gets out of the way.
Tupper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupper moves to clinch but Prime breaks away
and Prime counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupper thinking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupper.
Tupper tries to clinch but Prime is having none of it.
Tupper tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Prime uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tupper.
Bobby Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper but Tupper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prime scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prime avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Prime misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper.
Prime closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tupper to the mat! Tupper manages to get full guard.
Prime passes Tupper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Prime lands a nice short elbow.
Prime is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prime seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime is working for a kimura but Tupper is defending it quite comfortably.
Prime is working for a kimura but Tupper is defending it quite comfortably.
Prime is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tupper to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Prime pushing down on Tupper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Prime stops Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Prime seems to be working for a kimura but Tupper defends the submission attempt.
Tupper won't allow Prime to pass to mount.
Optimus Prime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prime 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.
Tupper is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime trying to control the pace.
Tupper makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Prime shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Prime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Prime circles away.
Tupper tries to sprawl but Prime drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Prime wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupper keeps working.
Prime is looking for a kimura here.
Prime is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime wants to control but Tupper is keeping him busy.
Tupper is defending against the submission attempts here by Prime.
Tupper tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupper trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Optimus Prime 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Prime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupper defends it nicely.
Prime shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tupper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tupper has escaped and now he's on top!
Tupper won't allow Prime to sweep him here.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to stand but Prime has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Prime looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prime is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tupper defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tupper passes into half guard.
Tupper postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Prime to stand up.
Bobby Tupper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tupper was covering up waiting for the punch and Prime finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but Prime is having none of it.
Prime trying to control but Tupper is working from the bottom.
Tupper can't keep his opponent in guard - Prime advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Prime keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but Tupper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prime is defended easily by Tupper.
Bobby Tupper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Optimus Prime.
Prime shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Tupper.
A head kick misses from Tupper.
Prime drives through with a takedown into Tupper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prime is controlling him.
Tupper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime wants to control from the top but Tupper keeps moving.
Prime drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tupper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tupper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tupper!
Prime tries to bench press Tupper off him but Tupper keeps the position.
Tupper stands up.
Prime misses with a takedown attempt - Tupper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupper manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prime feints and as Tupper raises his hands in defense, Prime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupper keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tupper is keeping the position for now.
Bobby Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prime drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tupper dives on top into guard.
Prime manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tupper manages to get himself to full guard.
Tupper wants to stand and escape but Prime is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Optimus Prime.
I've got Prime winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Prime!
Our winner, Optimus Prime, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Belizariusz Bizantyjski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizantyjski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Disturbed- Liberate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belizariusz Bizantyjski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian Turner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizantyjski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turner sprawls and moves away.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizantyjski in his tracks.
Turner feints and then cracks Bizantyjski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizantyjski down.
Bizantyjski moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bizantyjski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner swings for the body but Bizantyjski moves out of range.
We've been told by Bizantyjski's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Bizantyjski attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Bizantyjski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizantyjski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bizantyjski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Bizantyjski gets tackled into the cage by Turner. Turner maintains the clinch.
Bizantyjski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bizantyjski is one step ahead there.
Turner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner works Bizantyjski's body with a nice hook.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Bizantyjski moved out of range.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bizantyjski tries to counter with a takedown but Turner is quick to defend against it.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and Bizantyjski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bizantyjski connects with a decent elbow.
Bizantyjski scores with punches from side control.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Bizantyjski keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bizantyjski throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizantyjski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bizantyjski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Turner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bizantyjski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner jabs Bizantyjski right on the nose. Bizantyjski blinks but takes it well.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Bizantyjski attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizantyjski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turner sprawls and moves away.
Bizantyjski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizantyjski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Turner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bizantyjski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turner sprawls and moves away.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bizantyjski is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bizantyjski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bizantyjski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bizantyjski at a distance.
Ian Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizantyjski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizantyjski attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizantyjski checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner thuds his right hand into Bizantyjski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Bizantyjski's knee but Bizantyjski avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Bizantyjski blocks the low kick.
Bizantyjski attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizantyjski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turner with a jab.
Bizantyjski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizantyjski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bizantyjski counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Bizantyjski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bizantyjski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bizantyjski cracks Turner with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizantyjski cracks Turner with a big right hand but Turner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizantyjski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bizantyjski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turner tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Turner trying to pass the guard but Bizantyjski defending well.
Bizantyjski is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Bizantyjski wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Bizantyjski actively working from the bottom here.
Bizantyjski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Bizantyjski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
Bizantyjski throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizantyjski is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Bizantyjski postures up.
Turner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bizantyjski passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizantyjski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bizantyjski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Bizantyjski stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizantyjski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizantyjski tries to counter with a takedown but Turner is quick to defend against it.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Bizantyjski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Bizantyjski checks it.
Bizantyjski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Turner catches Bizantyjski right on the button with a cross.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bizantyjski avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Bizantyjski in a clinch.
Turner taking a breather.
Turner wants to stall.
Bizantyjski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner clobbers Bizantyjski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ian Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner thuds his right hand into Bizantyjski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner feints and then cracks Bizantyjski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bizantyjski down.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Bizantyjski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner clobbers Bizantyjski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Belizariusz Bizantyjski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner lands with an overhand left.
Turner misses with the combination.
Bizantyjski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turner sprawls and moves away.
Bizantyjski avoids the head kick by Turner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizantyjski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bizantyjski's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce has chosen Migos-Y.R.H as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce rushes Riordan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce is trying to push Riordan away but Riordan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch but Riordan keeps him there for the moment.
Bruce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riordan lands an elbow just above Bruce 's eye.
Bruce wants to break free but Riordan has control.
Bruce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riordan.
Bruce is trying to break free.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling him.
Bruce tries to circle away but Riordan has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Riordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Riordan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Riordan lands a nice elbow.
Riordan misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riordan is looking to control Bruce's arms but Bruce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riordan has his back to the cage.
Bruce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Bruce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling him.
Bruce wants to get back to striking at distance but Riordan won't allow it.
Bruce wants to break free but Riordan has control.
Bruce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bruce tries to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bruce's defenses.
Riordan keeps control of Bruce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riordan lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Leo Bruce has been cut.
Riordan keeps control of Bruce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riordan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Riordan is controlling him.
Riordan lands an elbow inside.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch but Riordan keeps him there for the moment.
Riordan lands an elbow just above Bruce 's eye.
Bruce tries to break free but Riordan pushes him back against the cage.
Riordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce wants to break free but Riordan has control.
Bruce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bruce wants to break free but Riordan has control.
Riordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruce looks winded!
Riordan lands a damaging elbow.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch but Riordan keeps him there for the moment.
Bruce is looking to break free of the clinch but Riordan has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Riordan lands an elbow inside.
Riordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruce takes an elbow to the temple.
Bruce is rocked!
Bruce tries to circle away but Riordan has him pinned against the cage.
Riordan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce is still on wobbly legs! Can Riordan finish him?
Riordan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruce is trying to break free.
Bruce gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Riordan! He drops to his knees and Riordan takes his back! This one might not last much longer!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Riordan controlling the positon.
Riordan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bruce escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Riordan controlling the position well.
Bruce seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from Riordan'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riordan wants to control but Bruce is keeping busy.
Riordan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Riordan looking for submissions off his back.
Bruce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riordan keeping hold of Bruce's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan gets full guard.
Bruce is fighting to break Riordan's control of his arms but Riordan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bruce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bruce is in close to Riordan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bruce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bruce tries to free his leg and advance position but Riordan is retaining full guard.
Riordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riordan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bruce working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Bruce's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riordan throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bruce gets a clinch.
Riordan keeps control of Bruce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riordan slowing the pace effectively.
Riordan lands a damaging elbow.
Riordan lands an elbow that stopped Bruce in his tracks for a moment.
Riordan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riordan lands an elbow just above Bruce 's eye.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riordan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bruce's brow.
Bruce is trying to break the clinch but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Riordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruce can do to turn this around?
Bruce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riordan has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruce wants to break free but Riordan has control.
Nice elbow from Riordan.
Bruce wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bruce wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Bruce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Riordan closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Riordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan lands an elbow inside.
Riordan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bruce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce is pressed against the cage. Riordan pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bruce! Two more big strikes from Riordan and Bruce crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tommy Riordan!
The defeated Leo Bruce had this to say: 'got out skilled but it was a great match.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Bolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen All Summer Long as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
218 lbs
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210 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mack Bolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolan.
Brandon wants to get back to striking at distance but Bolan won't allow it.
Bolan tries to land a knee to the head but Brandon blocks with his arms.
Brandon is trying to drag Bolan to the mat but Bolan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bolan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandon.
Bolan tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Bolan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandon avoids the damage to the body.
Bolan lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Buddy Brandon has been cut.
Bolan landing knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Bolan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Brandon looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bolan obliges.
Brandon jumps guard but Bolan stands there with Brandon around his waist. Brandon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brandon is trying to push Bolan away but Bolan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brandon is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolan has double underhooks.
Brandon jumps guard but Bolan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mack Bolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Brandon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brandon looks winded!
Bolan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the body.
Bolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bolan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bolan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brandon tightens his grip and picks Bolan up, before dumping him to the ground. Bolan manages to land in guard.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Bolan has Brandon pulled in close to control his posture.
Bolan tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolan trying to control the position.
Brandon trying to control but Bolan is working from the bottom.
Brandon won't allow Bolan to sweep him here.
Bolan is trying to keep Brandon in close.
Brandon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Brandon.
Brandon moves into range and clinches up with Bolan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolan crunches a lovely knee into Brandon's ribcage.
Bolan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Bolan.
Brandon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bolan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bolan lands a knee to the head.
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandon's face.
Bolan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bolan scores with a knee to the head.
Bolan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brandon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolan lands a nice knee to the body.
Bolan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bolan.
Brandon is rocked!
Bolan has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Brandon - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Bolan, and another! Brandon is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mack Bolan!
Mack Bolan 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Ahlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Carmina Burana - Carl Orff. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ville Ahlo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahlo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leopoldo throws a body punch but Ahlo moves out of range.
Ahlo tries to score with a low kick but Leopoldo moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Leopoldo blocks the leg kick.
Leopoldo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahlo throws a looping overhand right but Leopoldo ducks down to avoid it.
And Leopoldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahlo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahlo throws a jab but it's blocked by Leopoldo.
Ville Ahlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahlo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahlo tries to counter by clinching up but Leopoldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahlo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahlo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahlo instigates a clinch.
Leopoldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leopoldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leopoldo is trying to break free.
Leopoldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Leopoldo.
Ahlo tries a knee to the head but Leopoldo blocks it.
Leopoldo lands with a right to the head.
Leopoldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahlo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahlo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahlo is defending well.
Leopoldo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ahlo.
Leopoldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahlo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
Leopoldo gets through Ahlo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leopoldo wants to break free but Ahlo has control.
Ahlo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ahlo throws an elbow that misses.
Leopoldo blocks an elbow strike.
Ahlo lands an elbow that stopped Leopoldo in his tracks for a moment.
Leopoldo wants to stall.
Ahlo throws an elbow but it misses.
Leopoldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ville Ahlo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Aristides Leopoldo.
Leopoldo tries to break the clinch but Ahlo is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Leopoldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leopoldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahlo gets an underhook and turns Leopoldo into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo has clasped his hands together around Ahlo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahlo tries to buck Leopoldo off but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Ahlo is working hard here to advance position.
Leopoldo wants to control but Ahlo is keeping him busy.
Ahlo is looking to regain half guard here but Leopoldo keeps moving and retains side control.
Leopoldo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ahlo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahlo pushes Leopoldo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leopoldo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ahlo tries to buck Leopoldo off but Leopoldo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Ahlo's face as Leopoldo controls the position.
Ahlo is looking to regain half guard here but Leopoldo keeps moving and retains side control.
Leopoldo lands some shots froms side control.
Leopoldo slows the pace down.
Leopoldo is putting a hurting on Ahlo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ahlo tries to buck Leopoldo off but Leopoldo is having none of it.
Leopoldo trying to control the position but Ahlo is working away.
Leopoldo cracks Ahlo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leopoldo scores with punches from side control.
Leopoldo cracks Ahlo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahlo tries to improve position but can't.
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahlo has escaped the position, nice work there.
A control attempt from Ahlo but he's now mounted!
Leopoldo with shots to the head and body - Ahlo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Leopoldo! Ahlo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
After winning the bout, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Clawnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeel Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clawnes comes to the cage accompanied by My name is MUD. This should be a great matchup!
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25
223 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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23
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Clawnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akeel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch scores with a nice head shot.
Clawnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Clawnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Clawnes misses with a low kick.
Clawnes has Lynch up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch blocking some punches.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch blocks an elbow strike.
Lynch takes an elbow to the temple.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Clawnes.
Clawnes lands an elbow inside.
Clawnes throws an elbow that misses.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Clawnes.
Clawnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clawnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lynch avoids the elbow strike from Clawnes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lynch dodges an elbow strike from Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lynch working hard to break the clinch.
Clawnes pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch 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.
Lynch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clawnes connects with a leg kick. Lynch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clawnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clawnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clawnes throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Clawnes rushes Lynch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clawnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clawnes throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes keeps control of Lynch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynch tries to break free but Clawnes pushes him back against the cage.
Lynch goes for a takedown attempt but Clawnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lynch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clawnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Clawnes settles back down.
And Lynch tries to counter it with a takedown but Clawnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clawnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clawnes throws the kick towards the body but Lynch avoids it.
Lynch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clawnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas Clawnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clawnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clawnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clawnes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch prevents Clawnes from improving his position.
Lynch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clawnes is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clawnes avoid being mounted?
Clawnes is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Clawnes is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clawnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Lynch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Clawnes keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
Clawnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Clawnes is pulling down on Lynch's head to control his posture.
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clawnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clawnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lynch checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynch catches Clawnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Clawnes dominated that round.
That's time! Clawnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clawnes misses the jab.
Lynch swats away the attempt to clinch by Clawnes.
Lynch scores with a jab to the body.
Clawnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clawnes scrambles back to his feet.
Clawnes throws a head kick but Lynch moves out of range.
Clawnes thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Clawnes swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Clawnes scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clawnes defends it well.
Clawnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
Clawnes defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Clawnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lynch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clawnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lynch eats them both and turns towards Clawnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clawnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas Clawnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Clawnes blocks a jab.
Lynch cracks Clawnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clawnes rushes Lynch and presses him up against the cage.
Clawnes pushes off an throws an elbow but Lynch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clawnes misses with an elbow strike.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Lynch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clawnes tries to avoid it but Lynch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clawnes to the ground. Clawnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clawnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lynch avoids a kick to the body.
Clawnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas Clawnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clawnes.
Clawnes tries to clinch up but Lynch circles away and keeps his distance.
Lynch feints the counter takedown.
Clawnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lynch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clawnes in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clawnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch looks to land a left hand but Clawnes moved out of range nicely.
Clawnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clawnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clawnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Clawnes scores with a head kick.
Clawnes tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
And Lynch tries to counter it with a takedown but Clawnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Clawnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clawnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lynch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clawnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch fails with the takedown.
Thomas Clawnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeel Lynch.
Clawnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Lynch circles away.
Lynch with a jab.
Clawnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes misses with an uppercut.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch feints the counter takedown.
Lynch blocks a head kick by Clawnes.
Lynch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clawnes throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Clawnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clawnes misses with a double jab.
Lynch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clawnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lynch.
Lynch is looking to take a break and control but Clawnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynch trying to mount his opponent but Clawnes defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to pass the guard but Clawnes is defending well.
Ground and pound from Lynch.
Lynch passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clawnes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clawnes tries to hold on but Lynch postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch working the ground and pound effectively.
Clawnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lynch trying to control the action but Clawnes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Clawnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Clawnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lynch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clawnes sprawls well initially but Lynch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clawnes is looking for a sweep. Lynch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clawnes wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clawnes controlling the position for now.
Clawnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lynch scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clawnes is holding on to half guard well.
Lynch is trying to control. Clawnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lynch controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Lynch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clawnes is looking to get to half guard.
Clawnes blocking the ground and pound.
Lynch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes is working to get back to half guard.
Clawnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lynch misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clawnes tries to reverse the position but Lynch maintains control.
Clawnes wants to control but Lynch is having none of it.
Clawnes is working to get back to half guard.
Akeel Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lynch moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clawnes has worked his arm free - good work by Clawnes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clawnes is trying to control Lynch's posture but Lynch avoids it.
Clawnes is looking to regain half guard here but Lynch keeps moving and retains side control.
Clawnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lynch is trying is best to control the position here.
Lynch wants to get back to full guard but Clawnes has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Clawnes stalling.
Lynch trying to control from the bottom.
Clawnes not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clawnes wants to stand up but Lynch is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeel Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clawnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Clawnes!
Thomas Clawnes 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by In Exile - Thrice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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144 lbs
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153 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus gets a clinch.
Janus lands a knee to the body.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Janus blocks the elbow strike.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Janus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Janus told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees to the body from Janus.
Janus effectively controlling the action here.
Janus lands an elbow just above Harris 's eye.
It looks like Ethan Harris has been cut.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Janus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Harris has Janus pressed against the cage.
Janus avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Knees in the clinch landing for Janus.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Janus's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus leaning against his opponent.
Janus avoiding damage.
Janus lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Janus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Janus dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Janus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Janus is keeping busy.
Harris stalling the fight.
Janus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Janus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Janus is stalling here.
Janus dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Janus as Harris tries to tie him up.
Janus throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Janus slows down the pace here.
Janus dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Janus is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Janus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janus working Harris over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Janus blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Janus.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Janus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harris up against the cage.
Janus avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Janus landing knees to the body.
Janus scores a nice knee to the body.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Janus lands an elbow inside.
Ethan Harris's cut is getting worse.
Janus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harris up against the cage.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janus lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Janus lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Janus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Janus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harris looking to stall.
Janus slowing the pace effectively.
Janus lands a nice elbow.
Ethan Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Janus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Harris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Janus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris tries to clinch but Janus is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Janus has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Janus missing with knees to the body.
Janus blocks an elbow strike.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Janus blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Our sources have told us that Harris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Janus scores a nice knee to the body.
Janus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Janus lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
Janus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Janus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Janus lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Janus lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, Ethan Harris's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ethan Harris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hugh Janus!
A less than humble Hugh Janus 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE POWER!!! by SNAP. Jones has chosen Beyonce feat. Jay Z - Bonnie & Clyde as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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249 lbs
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285 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clyde Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Jones 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 Brown!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Brown wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown 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.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leroy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Jones.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clyde Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones 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.
Clyde Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brown thumps Jones with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brown here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Donk. Brown catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Clyde Jones has been cut.
Brown cracks Jones with a good jab.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Leroy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown motions for Jones to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Jones tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brown grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Brown wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Brown working Jones over with strikes.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clyde Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Leroy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clyde Jones.
Brown is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Brown waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jones up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Brown from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jones's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karri Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko comes to the cage accompanied by Rokki puts asses in the seats!. Rokki Kukko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karri Koira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Koira.
Koira misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kukko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kukko looks to throw the jab but Koira is out of range.
Koira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koira tries to clinch but Kukko is having none of it.
A big left from Kukko misses.
Kukko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koira lands a leg kick that knocks Kukko off balance momentarily.
Koira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koira moves into the clinch.
Koira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kukko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kukko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kukko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Koira blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Koira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kukko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Karri Koira has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Kukko on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koira.
Kukko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koira breaks the clinch.
Koira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kukko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kukko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kukko slips under a jab.
Kukko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koira is out of range.
Kukko misses with a hook. Koira ducked under it nicely.
Koira cracks a nice hook into Kukko's ribs.
Kukko ducks right into an uppercut from Koira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kukko is able to avoid easily.
A cross from Kukko lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Kukko.
Koira cracks the inside of Kukko's front leg.
Koira lands a head shot.
Koira misses with a lunging right hand
and Kukko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koira won't be happy with that.
Koira is trying to control Kukko's posture but Kukko avoids it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kukko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kukko tries for a kimura but Koira is defending well.
Kukko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koira is trying to control Kukko's posture but Kukko avoids it.
The strikes coming from Kukko are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kukko's best efforts.
Koira is trying to control but can't.
Kukko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koira defending well though.
Koira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kukko.
Kukko prevents Koira from improving his position.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Koira is having none of it.
Koira is positioning himself well to prevent Kukko advancing to mount.
Koira is trying to control but can't.
Koira is concentrating on defense, preventing Kukko from advancing position.
Koira trying to control here.
Koira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Koira tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.
Kukko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koira trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Koira sees it coming and defends easily.
Koira is looking to escape.
Koira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kukko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kukko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koira's head.
Koira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Koira gets back to full guard.
Koira wants to sweep but no luck.
Koira working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kukko preventing the sweep.
Kukko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kukko trying to control but Koira is working from the bottom.
Koira working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rokki Kukko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koira 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.
Kukko cracks Koira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kukko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koira misses with a leg kick
and Kukko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koira!
Koira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko is thwarting Koira's attempts to control the position.
Kukko wants to take a breather but Koira is having none of it.
Kukko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koira can do to turn this around?
Kukko moves nicely into side control.
Kukko prevents Koira from escaping the position.
Kukko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koira is trying to control Kukko's posture but Kukko avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koira keeps working.
Rokki Kukko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koira wants to control but Kukko postures up.
Kukko scores with punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Kukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kukko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koira keeps Kukko under control for a moment.
The ground and pound from Kukko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kukko working away.
Koira dodges the ground and pound from Kukko.
Koira wants to control but Kukko postures up.
Koira tries to buck Kukko off but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Koira down.
Kukko working away.
Kukko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koira, who protects the arm well.
Koira is holding Kukko down, trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kukko is squirming around, avoiding Koira's attempts to control the action.
Koira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kukko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kukko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kukko is looking for a sweep. Koira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koira wants to stand but Kukko has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Koira is keen to just control but Kukko is a slippery customer.
Koira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Koira is continuing to stall.
Koira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kukko keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kukko gets back to full guard.
Kukko keeping full guard, as Koira tries to pass.
Koira trying to control but Kukko is working from the bottom.
Kukko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koira controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
My spies in The Jungle Elite MMA inform me that Koira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kukko takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rokki Kukko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karri Koira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kukko cracks Koira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Kukko tenderised Koira's leg. Koira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kukko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koira tries to clinch but Kukko is having none of it.
Kukko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koira circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Koira misses.
Koira clinches with his opponent.
Koira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Kukko.
Koira misses the shot to the body.
Koira throws out a leg kick but Kukko moves out of range and Koira only half commits.
Karri Koira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko scores with a shot to the body.
Koira tries to clinch there but Kukko circles away.
Koira misses with a body shot.
Kukko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koira drives through and clinches with Kukko against the cage.
Kukko is working Koira over against the cage.
Koira digs a right hand into Kukko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kukko's gas tank.
Koira tries to break free but Kukko pushes him back against the cage.
Koira working aggressively here.
Koira tries to break free but Kukko pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kukko.
Koira has a couple of punches blocked by Kukko.
Kukko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kukko breaks from the clinch.
Kukko slips under a jab from Koira.
Kukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koira.
Kukko feinted with a counter takedown.
Kukko misses with a body kick.
Koira throws the left hand but Kukko avoids the punch easily.
Koira wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koira misses with a wild body shot.
Kukko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kukko lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kukko stops Koira from standing up.
Koira pulls Kukko in close to prevent any damage.
Kukko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koira is pulling down on Kukko's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukko is in close to Koira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koira wants to sweep here but Kukko controlling him for the moment.
Kukko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koira's guard.
Kukko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koira defends it well.
Koira is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koira is not content to let Kukko control the position.
Koira is looking for a sweep. Kukko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koira is trying is best to control the position here.
Koira trying to control from the bottom.
Kukko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kukko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koira keeps working.
Kukko trying to pass the guard but Koira defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kukko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kukko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Koira tries to lock up and control but Kukko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kukko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kukko cracks Koira with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Rokki Kukko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by RATM: Killing in the Name. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mark Riccuito enters the cage!
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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett walks into a jab.
It looks like Flagon Sackett has been cut.
Riccuito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riccuito moves out of range of the body kick.
Riccuito delivers a nice body kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Riccuito throws a body kick.
Sackett throws a hook but Riccuito avoids it easily.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Riccuito checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riccuito.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
Riccuito takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sackett!
Riccuito connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Riccuito counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito tries to work over Sackett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Riccuito.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a good knee to the midsection. Sackett won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riccuito breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Riccuito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riccuito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Mark Riccuito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riccuito throws a head kick that Sackett semi-blocks.
Sackett scores with a hook.
Riccuito has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the liver by Sackett. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thuds a left hand into Riccuito's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riccuito wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Riccuito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riccuito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sackett backs up against the cage.
Riccuito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riccuito thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Sackett ducks right into an uppercut from Riccuito.
Riccuito tries a head kick but it misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Riccuito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito lands a head shot.
Flagon Sackett's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Sackett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett misses with a leg kick
and Riccuito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett moves out of range as Riccuito strikes.
Sackett tries a low kick but Riccuito avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riccuito throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riccuito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riccuito scores with a kick to the body.
Sackett missing with a left hand there. Riccuito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riccuito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riccuito slips a jab and a cross from Sackett.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riccuito avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Riccuito throws a lazy right hand but Sackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riccuito.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab from Riccuito.
Flagon Sackett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riccuito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooh!!! Riccuito has knocked Sackett down with a huge combo! Riccuito steps away and waves a wobbly Sackett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sackett is rocked!
Jeez, Flagon Sackett's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riccuito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flagon Sackett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Riccuito takes one on the button.
Sackett seems to have got his legs back now.
Sackett throws a lazy right hand but Riccuito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riccuito lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Riccuito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sackett. That did some damage!
Sackett thuds his right hand into Riccuito's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Riccuito moves in looking to clinch but Sackett pushes him off.
Riccuito gets a clinch.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riccuito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Riccuito.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito trying to land knees to the body.
Riccuito pushes Sackett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Sackett tries to work over Riccuito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riccuito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Riccuito just leaning against Sackett, taking a breather.
Riccuito lands with a right to the head.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Riccuito avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Riccuito throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Riccuito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Riccuito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riccuito momentarily.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riccuito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Donk. Riccuito catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Riccuito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riccuito feints a counter leg kick.
Riccuito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riccuito.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Riccuito.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Flagon Sackett's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Riccuito!
A pretty intense looking Mark Riccuito took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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