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Insanity 79: Tadic v The Best PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Onichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong connects with a crisp jab.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong feints a counter leg kick.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hong - that will leave a mark!
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Hong misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Onichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock tries to counter by clinching up but Hong breaks away and moves out of range.
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Hong scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock tries to counter by clinching up but Hong breaks away and moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hong tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hong is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hong has his back to the cage.
Hong blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Hong tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Onichi Hong has been cut.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong tries to pull guard but Shamrock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong blocking some punches.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Hong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnny Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onichi Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hong throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Hong throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hong.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Hong thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onichi Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onichi Hong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hong misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Shamrock counters with a quick kick to the body but Hong blocks it.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock cracks Hong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Onichi Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a leg kick.
Hong avoids the head kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Hong trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hong tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Hong drops back down to his feet.
Johnny Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onichi Hong.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Hong blocking some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Hong lands a body punch.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Shamrock's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong pulls guard.
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 Johnny Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Onichi Hong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Shamrock tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
Shamrock slips a jab from Hong.
Shamrock clinches.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Hong lands a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock is pressed up against the cage. Hong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shamrock down to the mat. Shamrock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hong with a jab.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hong misses with a body punch
and Shamrock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Hong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shamrock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hong can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Shamrock lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnny Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onichi Hong.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong goes for a takedown attempt but Shamrock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hong manages to circle out of the way.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Hong.
Shamrock tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Hong is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hong's sensitive parts.
Hong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Shamrock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Hong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Hong is avoiding it.
Hong throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Shamrock!
Johnny Shamrock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Kliko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Puno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 軍神. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajun Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Kliko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno ducks right into an uppercut from Kliko.
Kliko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kliko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Puno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kliko moves out of range of the strikes.
Kliko wants to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch position.
Kliko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kliko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puno, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kliko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kliko is trying to break the clinch but Puno has him pressed against the cage.
Kliko tries to break the clinch but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kliko is trying to break the clinch but Puno is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Kliko.
Kliko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kliko is trying to break free.
Puno breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Kliko.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kliko counter with a right hand.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno jabs at Kliko's body.
A low kick from Kliko misses
and Puno shoots in, scooping Kliko off his feet. Puno is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Kliko to the mat and Kliko is in big trouble! Puno is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Puno is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kajun Puno!
After winning the bout, Kajun Puno 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mason lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robinson looks to throw a body kick
and Mason counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robinson missing with knees to the body.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson crunches a lovely knee into Mason's ribcage.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mason won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Mason.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Mason.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mason blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson stalling in the clinch.
Mason slowing the pace effectively.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mason lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Mason tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
I was talking to Robinson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mason lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Mason.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Mason avoiding damage.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mason avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mason tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mason gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Mason trying to stall but Robinson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mason has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Mason into the cage.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mason uses from the top position.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to keep Mason in close.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Mason is proving a slippery customer.
Mason's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
Mason has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Robinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robinson.
Mason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson clinches up with Mason and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Mason has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Mason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with a hook from 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!
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Zane Mason seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Mason.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mason.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Mason lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason has Robinson pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zane Mason will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mason connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mason holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason leaning against his opponent.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mason.
Robinson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with a body punch.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
Mason misses with the head strike.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Mason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Mason has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Mason.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mason is defending well for now.
Robinson lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mason avoids it.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mason.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Mason misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
Mason on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Mason lands a left hand.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
Robinson lands a knee to the body.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
Mason stalling against the cage.
Zane Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mason throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Mason blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mason.
Robinson looking to throw knees to the head but Mason is blocking nicely.
Richard Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mason has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Mason!
Our winner, Zane Mason, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark comes into the arena with Stand My Ground blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schwarzenegger's choice of entrance music: Destroy Everything. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Schwarzenegger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a takedown but Shark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schwarzenegger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schwarzenegger misses with a two punch combination.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schwarzenegger lands a really nice looking cross but Shark seems unphased.
Schwarzenegger tries to close the distance and clinch but Shark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Schwarzenegger off balance momentarily.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schwarzenegger throws a shot to the body.
Schwarzenegger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shark counters with a body kick.
Shark scores with a kick to the body.
Shark moves out of range as Schwarzenegger strikes.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwarzenegger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schwarzenegger throws an off balance right hand
and Shark counters with a left and a right that stings Schwarzenegger.
We've been told by Shark's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Shark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schwarzenegger doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger misses with a hook to the body
and Schwarzenegger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwarzenegger throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters by clinching up.
Schwarzenegger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shark walks away with a smile on his face. Schwarzenegger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwarzenegger tries to stall but Shark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schwarzenegger pulls guard effortlessly.
Schwarzenegger controls Shark momentarily but Shark frees himself.
Schwarzenegger wants to sweep but no luck.
Shark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwarzenegger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to improve his position but instead Shark has moved into half guard.
Schwarzenegger has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger tries to get to full guard but Shark has control of the leg.
Shark is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarzenegger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shark drops an elbow to the side of Schwarzenegger's head.
Schwarzenegger wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Shark 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.
Schwarzenegger is trying to get back to full guard.
Schwarzenegger taking some punishment here, with Shark in his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzenegger is looking to improve his position but Shark isn't that keen on the idea.
Shark looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schwarzenegger tries to hold on but Shark pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark working Schwarzenegger over with strikes here.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Shark is having none of it.
Schwarzenegger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Shark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzenegger is looking to improve his position but Shark isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzenegger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark 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.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Schwarzenegger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Schwarzenegger off balance momentarily.
Schwarzenegger thows a leg kick but Shark checks it
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Schwarzenegger lands with a hook. Shark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schwarzenegger misses with a straight right.
Schwarzenegger scores with a decent looking hook.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwarzenegger can do to turn this around?
Schwarzenegger looks to throw the jab but Shark is out of range.
Schwarzenegger is looking to land body kicks.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwarzenegger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shark after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Shark scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzenegger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shark after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Shark.
Shark lands a hook that snaps the head of Schwarzenegger backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Schwarzenegger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sharky Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schwarzenegger is breathing heavily.
Shark lands a jab to Schwarzenegger's midsection.
Shark slips a jab and a cross from Schwarzenegger.
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Shark lands a big head kick that sends Schwarzenegger tumbling to the mat! Shark takes a step backwards and waves Schwarzenegger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schwarzenegger is rocked!
It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schwarzenegger is still on wobbly legs! Can Shark finish him?
Shark moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shark - that landed with a thud.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark lands with a right to the head.
Shark digs a right hand into Schwarzenegger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schwarzenegger's gas tank.
Shark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shark lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Schwarzenegger to his knees! Shark keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sharky Shark!
An out of breath Sharky Shark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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4 - 1 - 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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Randy connects with a solid leg kick.
Randy moves away from the strike by Simmons.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy looks for the body kick but Simmons saw that one coming.
Randy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Randy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Simmons misses the target.
Randy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Simmons is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Randy scores with a hook to the body. Simmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Randy counters with an inside leg kick.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Randy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
Randy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simmons will feel that in the morning.
Randy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Randy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randy digs a good body shot into Simmons's ribs.
Randy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simmons. That did some damage!
Randy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick there by Randy.
Randy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randy thows a body kick. Simmons tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Randy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Randy throws a front kick that sends Simmons stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Randy.
Simmons 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Randy.
Randy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Randy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simmons doesn't seem phased though.
Randy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Randy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Randy lands with an uppercut that bounces Simmons off the cage and back into range.
Simmons is rocked!
John Simmons's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
Oh Simmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Randy.
Randy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Randy lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Simmons crumples to the floor! Randy milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Macho Randy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back in Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Hartlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hartlock as he avoids it easily.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartlock cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hartlock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brett Hartlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
The crowd cheers as Hartlock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.
Hartlock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Souza dives in and grabs Hartlock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartlock pushes down on Souza's head and hops out.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartlock's waist but Hartlock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Hartlock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Hartlock sprawls well.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Hartlock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hartlock lands a body shot.
Hartlock misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Hartlock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza feints and as Hartlock raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hartlock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Souza's guard.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartlock's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hartlock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Hartlock has taken Souza's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Souza has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Hartlock!
After the big win, Brett Hartlock made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors DC Unrivaled and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Gavric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavric comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Zappa - Cocaine Decisions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mica Gavric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malik Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey takes a swing at Gavric's ribcage but misses.
Gavric attempts a counter takedown but Ramsey avoids it well and moves away.
Ramsey misses with an uppercut.
Gavric shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramsey tries to sprawl out of it but Gavric keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramsey misses with a combination
so Gavric counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gavric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramsey can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavric trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramsey is trying to keep Gavric in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gavric wants to pass the guard but Ramsey is keeping the position.
Gavric stopping the sweep attempt from Ramsey.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gavric accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramsey keeping full guard, as Gavric tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramsey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramsey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gavric slips a straight right by Ramsey.
Gavric seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gavric.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramsey! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Gavric.
Gavric was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavric throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ramsey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gavric is in Ramsey's guard.
Ramsey working a defensive guard here.
Gavric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gavric trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
Gavric postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavric distracts Ramsey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavric wants to control from the top but Ramsey keeps moving.
Gavric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gavric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gavric stays in close to Ramsey's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gavric shoots in but Ramsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Gavric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramsey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gavric fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey misses with a double jab
and Gavric counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gavric wants to pass the guard but Ramsey is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramsey looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Gavric dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramsey misses with the combination.
Ramsey scores with a hook to the body. Gavric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gavric is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramsey.
Gavric doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramsey counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey throws a hook but Gavric blocks it.
Ramsey throws a right hand that misses
and Gavric counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramsey won't be happy with that.
Gavric misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavric tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramsey tries to buck Gavric off but Gavric is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Gavric seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gavric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ramsey, who protects the arm well.
Ramsey tries to buck Gavric off but Gavric is having none of it.
Gavric is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramsey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gavric is looking to take a break and control but Ramsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramsey tries to improve position but can't.
Gavric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gavric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramsey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gavric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey has a hand on Gavric's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gavric takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gavric controlling his opponent.
Gavric looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mica Gavric overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gavric jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramsey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gavric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavric tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gavric is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramsey has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gavric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavric is looking to take a break and control but Ramsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Gavric dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Ramsey.
Gavric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Gavric shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramsey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey is looking for a sweep.
Ramsey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavric trying to control the position but Ramsey is working away.
Gavric tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ramsey is trying to control Gavric's posture but Gavric avoids it.
Gavric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramsey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gavric is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramsey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramsey is looking to reverse the position.
Ramsey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gavric tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gavric has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gavric tries to move to mount but Ramsey blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gavric wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mica Gavric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramsey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gavric easily slips into full mount!
Gavric goes for an armbar but Ramsey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramsey.
Malik Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Power Plant inform me that Ramsey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramsey content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramsey trying to control but Gavric is working from the bottom.
Gavric is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramsey defends well.
Gavric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gavric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramsey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mica Gavric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gavric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mica Gavric!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mica Gavric waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeah has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Blood Drenched Execution as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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202 lbs
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191 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oh Yeah!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeah wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Bob dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yeah. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeah, right into the meat.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeah.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bob lands a jab to the head.
Yeah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bob takes a step back to recover.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeah is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Bob.
A jab lands there for Bob.
A punch combination from Bob misses.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeah manages to avoid it.
Yeah lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah avoids the head kick by Bob.
Yeah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yeah avoids the head kick by Bob.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob walks into a jab.
A jab from Bob finds it's way through Yeah's defenses.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Yeah ducks down to avoid it.
Bob has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Bob connects with a body shot.
Yeah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yeah.
Yeah slips under a jab.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob throws a leg kick but Yeah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yeah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bob avoids the head kick by Yeah.
Bob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Oh Yeah has been cut.
Bob throws a body punch but Yeah moves out of range.
Bob scores with the left hand. Yeah knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yeah defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob blocks a jab.
Yeah blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeah! But no joy.
Yeah moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body kick from Yeah.
Yeah throws a good cross that connects.
Yeah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yeah. Bob shrugs it off though.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeah throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Yeah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yeah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob misses with a looping right.
Bob stuns Yeah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Yeah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeah thinks about the counter body kick.
Yeah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeah.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
Yeah gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bob makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yeah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yeah avoids the body shot from Bob.
Yeah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob lands a front kick.
Yeah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bob scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab, jab by Yeah - just one landing.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob staying out of range there.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob slips a jab from Yeah.
Yeah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yeah throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yeah, as that shot connected.
A cross from Yeah lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Yeah misses.
Bob swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bob cracks Yeah with an open hand slap.
Bob tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silent Bob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oh Yeah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yeah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Bob keeping control of the position.
Bob is looking to control Yeah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted?
Bob is pressing down on Yeah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob pulls Yeah in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yeah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Bob trying to control the position.
Yeah postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Yeah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bob is looking to slow Yeah down with leg kicks.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bob scores with a head kick.
Yeah avoids the body shot from Bob.
Yeah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeah looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Bob scores with the left hand. Yeah knows he should have avoided that one.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Yeah moves out of range easily.
Bob takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yeah takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Silent Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob takes a swing at Yeah's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yeah - that will leave a mark!
Yeah scores with a jab to the body.
Yeah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yeah throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeah cracks the inside of Bob's front leg.
Bob takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yeah is looking to clinch.
Yeah avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob.
Good standup being displayed there by Yeah as he connects with a hook.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yeah sizes up Bob with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Yeah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bob counters with an outside leg kick.
Bob will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yeah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob circles away.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bob scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but Yeah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yeah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bob swings for the body but Yeah moves out of range.
Yeah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Yeah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yeah throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a nice body kick.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yeah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yeah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob throws the left hand but Yeah avoids the punch easily.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yeah on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Bob.
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 Silent Bob will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oh Yeah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yeah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yeah misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeah.
Bob throwing a counter right hand but Yeah manages to avoid it.
Yeah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeah cracks Bob with an open hand slap.
Bob blocks the body kick.
A big right from Bob misses.
Good leg kick by Bob there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Yeah.
Bob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob checks the leg kick.
Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yeah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob throws a lazy head kick
and Yeah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yeah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yeah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yeah somewhat.
Bob throws a leg kick but Yeah moved away.
Bob gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yeah.
Yeah shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Yeah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bob is looking to slow Yeah down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah throws a front kick that sends Bob stumbling back into the cage.
Yeah with a jab.
Yeah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yeah scores with a jab to the head.
Yeah moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeah just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeah throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yeah.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Yeah lands a head kick. Bob smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bob uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeah.
Yeah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bob throws a wild body kick that Yeah sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yeah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yeah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bob cracks Yeah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yeah looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Bob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Bob lands but Yeah takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Yeah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob misses with a body kick.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yeah.
Bob is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Yeah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Yeah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yeah scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yeah connects with a nice looking jab.
Yeah throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bob tries to score with a low kick but Yeah moves his leg out of the way.
Bob tries a low kick but Yeah avoids it.
Bob rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yeah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yeah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Yeah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Yeah.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Silent Bob.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo has chosen Infectious Grooves - Violent & Funky as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Agustin Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trujillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wuzz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trujillo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wuzz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wuzz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wuzz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Trujillo is trying to control Wuzz's posture but Wuzz avoids it.
Wuzz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz throwing strikes but Trujillo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Trujillo trying to control the action but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz is looking for a sweep.
Trujillo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wuzz, who protects the arm well.
Wuzz looks to move to half guard but instead Trujillo has passed into mount! Damn!
Trujillo moves to the back.
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.
Trujillo is hanging on to Wuzz's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trujillo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wuzz tries to roll but Trujillo sticks to his back.
Wuzz is working hard here to advance position.
Wuzz breaks Trujillo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trujillo's head.
Wuzz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trujillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trujillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trujillo!
Wuzz is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo advances to mount.
Wuzz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Trujillo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wuzz to take his back!
Wuzz fending off the submission attempt from Trujillo.
Wuzz tries to roll but Trujillo sticks to his back.
Wuzz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trujillo's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wuzz breaks Trujillo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Trujillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wuzz.
Wuzz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trujillo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trujillo has escaped and now he's on top!
Wuzz looking for a sweep. Not yet Wuzz, not yet.
Trujillo trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz looking for a guillotine here but Trujillo defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Agustin Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wuzz clinches.
Trujillo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wuzz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo scores with a head kick. Wuzz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Wuzz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trujillo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Wuzz. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet.
Wuzz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trujillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trujillo looks for the body kick but Wuzz saw that one coming.
Wuzz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trujillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wuzz somewhat.
Wuzz doesn't manage to clinch there - Trujillo circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Trujillo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trujillo.
Trujillo thuds a left hand into Wuzz's body.
No luck for Wuzz with that takedown attempt.
Wuzz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch but Trujillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Wuzz with that takedown attempt.
Trujillo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wuzz.
Trujillo tries to clinch up.
Wuzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick. Wuzz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trujillo is looking to land body kicks.
Trujillo connects with a crisp jab.
Agustin Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trujillo swings for the body but Wuzz moves out of range.
Trujillo throws a body kick that misses.
Agustin Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trujillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wuzz.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo is looking to land body kicks.
Trujillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wuzz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wuzz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Trujillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wuzz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wuzz moves away.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trujillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Trujillo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wuzz rather than just go for the knockout.
Trujillo tries to sprawl but Wuzz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trujillo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Trujillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wuzz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trujillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wuzz.
Wuzz is working for a kimura but Trujillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Trujillo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trujillo is trying to maintain the position but Wuzz is very close to passing his half guard.
Wuzz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wuzz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trujillo keeping hold of Wuzz's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Trujillo. No joy for Wuzz on that attempt.
Trujillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trujillo as he jumps to the side.
Wuzz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trujillo scores with a body shot.
Wuzz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wuzz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Trujillo.
Wuzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Trujillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo tries to work over Wuzz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trujillo cracks a nice hook into Wuzz's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wuzz blocks a head kick by Trujillo.
Wuzz feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Trujillo lands with an overhand left.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuzz.
Wuzz is trying to ground and pound but Trujillo uses the momentary lack of control by Wuzz to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trujillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
Wuzz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wuzz is working for a kimura here but Trujillo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Wuzz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.
Trujillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wuzz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trujillo has passed into side control.
Wuzz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trujillo's best efforts.
Agustin Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trujillo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo prevents Wuzz from improving his position.
Wuzz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trujillo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo controlling his opponent.
Wuzz is working to get back to half guard.
Trujillo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's four 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.
Wuzz wants to escape the position.
Will Trujillo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
David Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trujillo keeps control of the position easily here as Wuzz tries to buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agustin Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trujillo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Trujillo!
During a confident post fight interview, Agustin Trujillo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Best is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tina Turner - The Best. Tadija Tadic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadija Tadic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James The Best!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Best throws a lazy uppercut
and Tadic counters with a two punch combo.
Tadic moves away from the strike by The Best.
The Best defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tadic.
The Best let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Best throws a big shot that misses.
The Best 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.
Tadic shoots in for a takedown but The Best shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Best rushes Tadic and presses him up against the cage.
Tadic is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadija Tadic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Best lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Tadija Tadic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Best softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tadic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tadic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Best really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tadic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Best stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tadic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Best is looking to pass into half guard but Tadic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tadic is in guard.
The Best is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadic content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Best holds on and takes a little breather.
The Best avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Tadic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Best manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The Best avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tadic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tadic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Best stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James The Best is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Best lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tadic at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Best looks to land a right hand but Tadic moved out of range.
Tadic swats away the attempt to clinch by The Best.
Tadic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tadic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tadija Tadic's cut is getting worse.
The Best cracks Tadic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tadic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can The Best finish him?
Tadic is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. The Best engages and cracks Tadic with a massive lead left hook - Tadic tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! The Best is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James The Best!
A relieved looking James The Best thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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