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HFC 204 Test Of Will PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jones Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Gastelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kev Gastelum's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jones Jay!
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, Kev Gastelum!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Gastelum misses.
Gastelum gets tackled into the cage by Jay. Jay maintains the clinch.
Gastelum misses with an elbow over the top.
Gastelum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gastelum misses with a hook.
Gastelum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gastelum prevents Jay from breaking the clinch.
Jay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gastelum can't fight it off and eventually Jay manages to take the fight to the floor. Gastelum looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gastelum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jay tries to free his leg and advance position but Gastelum is retaining full guard.
Jay being controlled here momentarily.
Jay is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Extreme MMA (7 Elites $250/week) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is posturing up here but Gastelum has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jay has to tap! Slick submission there by Gastelum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kev Gastelum!
An out of breath Kev Gastelum 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rage Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rage Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sudo Nym!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nym looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Nym persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Nym moves out of range of the strikes.
Nym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machine scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Machine.
Nym tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Machine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nym needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Machine leaves Nym with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rage Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sudo Nym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Machine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nym on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machine.
Nym shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense.
Nym on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine misses with a double jab.
Machine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nym scores with a takedown into Machine's guard.
Nym stops Machine from standing up.
Nym drops back looking for a leg! Machine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machine manages to kick Nym off! Nym jumps back into Machine's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nym accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nym prevents Machine from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machine throws a leg kick
and Nym holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nym keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machine's efforts to push away.
Nym gets control of Machine's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nym will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Machine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machine preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nym has a closed guard, preventing Machine from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nym tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machine is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nym is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Machine to the mat. Machine regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nym is controlling him.
Nym pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machine is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nym stops Machine from standing up.
Nym stands and throws Machine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nym working the ground and pound but Machine is defending the strikes.
Machine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nym is controlling him well.
Nym is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nym tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nym tries for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rage Machine will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machine throws a jab when Nym was well out of range.
Nym is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sudo Nym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nym needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Nym drives through and clinches with Machine against the cage.
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine tries to sprawl but Nym drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nym stops Machine from getting back to his feet.
Nym is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machine is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nym looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
Nym looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nym uses his free foot to push down on Machine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machine.
You get the feeling that Machine really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nym unloading with bombs!
Nym misses with a head shot.
Machine is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nym lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nym looking to secure an arm triangle but Machine defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nym breaks from Machine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nym looking to isolate an arm here. Machine doesn't see it coming and as Nym extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nym!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sudo Nym!
A very excited looking Sudo Nym made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Segrate Klouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klouse has chosen Gucci Mane-My own worst enemy as his entrance music. Macadam Baird has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macadam Baird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Segrate Klouse!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klouse gets a clinch.
Baird wants to take the fight to the mat but Klouse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Klouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klouse gets through Baird's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klouse scores with a shoulder strike.
Baird jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klouse walks away with a smile on his face. Baird gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klouse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Klouse.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Klouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Klouse is defending well for now.
Klouse throws a head punch that misses.
Klouse prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klouse has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
Klouse lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klouse avoiding damage as Baird throws knees to the body.
Baird trying to control the position but instead, Klouse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baird into the cage.
Baird wants to take the fight to the mat but Klouse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klouse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Klouse lands an uppercut.
Klouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Baird is working for takedown but Klouse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird stalling in the clinch but Klouse improves position.
Klouse has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
Klouse working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klouse.
Klouse has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
Klouse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baird seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klouse can turn it around.
Klouse lands a shoulder strike.
Klouse has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
Baird is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Klouse can't fight it off and eventually Baird manages to take the fight to the floor. Klouse looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klouse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird trying to control the position from guard on top but Klouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird stops Klouse from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird wants to control from the top but Klouse keeps moving.
Baird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baird goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Klouse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baird but great work by Klouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klouse with the ground and pound but Baird regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Klouse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klouse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klouse with the ground and pound but Baird uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Baird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klouse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Klouse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klouse postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Klouse postures up in Baird's guard and throws a big left but Baird blocks it.
Baird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klouse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klouse is one step ahead there.
Klouse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baird utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baird tries for a takedown but Klouse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klouse tries to clinch up but Baird circles away and keeps his distance.
Baird tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klouse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baird somewhat.
Klouse clinches up with Baird and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segrate Klouse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klouse moves into the clinch.
Klouse is pressed up against the cage. Baird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klouse down to the mat. Klouse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klouse tries to clinch up.
Klouse moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baird blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klouse.
Baird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klouse tries to clinch up.
Segrate Klouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klouse slaps away a takedown attempt from Baird, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klouse clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is trying to force a seperation but Klouse has the dominant position.
Baird tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macadam Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klouse misses with the head strike.
Baird wants to take the fight to the mat but Klouse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baird has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klouse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baird tries to pull guard but Klouse holds him up against the cage and eventually Baird drops back down to his feet.
Klouse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Klouse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
Klouse misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Klouse fails to land.
Klouse stops a takedown attempt from Baird.
Klouse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klouse gets through Baird's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Klouse.
Baird tries to score a body lock takedown but Klouse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Klouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baird can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klouse working aggressively here.
Klouse misses with the head strike.
Klouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baird is trying to drag Klouse to the mat but Klouse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klouse.
Klouse lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Klouse fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klouse.
Baird blocking some punches.
Segrate Klouse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baird blocking some punches.
Klouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird jumps guard but Klouse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Klouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klouse.
Klouse lands a shoulder strike.
Klouse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klouse working aggressively here.
Baird has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klouse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baird lands a nice uppercut.
Klouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Baird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baird tries to score a body lock takedown but Klouse shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klouse.
A nice left hand lands by Klouse.
Klouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klouse has a couple of punches blocked by Baird.
A short right from Klouse.
Klouse lands with a light punch inside.
Klouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baird drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baird.
Klouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klouse scores with a shot to the side of Baird's head.
Klouse is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Klouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klouse.
Klouse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klouse misses with the head strike.
Baird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klouse misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klouse.
A short uppercut from Klouse.
Baird is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klouse.
Oh Baird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klouse prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Klouse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klouse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Klouse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klouse lands a shoulder strike.
Klouse misses with the head strike.
Klouse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baird backwards.
Klouse lands a left hand.
Baird goes for a takedown attempt but Klouse pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klouse moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Klouse.
Baird fails to pull guard.
Baird can't break the clinch.
Klouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bairds head.
Klouse unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Baird! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Klouse is unloading with more strikes now! Baird drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segrate Klouse!
An out of breath and clearly excited Segrate Klouse thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Crawford has chosen Kanye West- New Slave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Ric Landeverde has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde throws a head kick that misses.
Landeverde lands a nice shot that snaps Crawford's head back.
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford darts in looking for a takedown but Landeverde gets double underhooks and turns Crawford into the cage.
Landeverde throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
Crawford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Landeverde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Landeverde misses the jab.
Crawford tries a quick counter leg kick but Landeverde is wise to it.
Crawford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Landeverde misses the shot to the body.
Crawford wants to counter with a clinch but Landeverde pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeverde rushes Crawford with punches - Crawford moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Crawford goes down! Landeverde follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rham Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Won't Let You Down - Chamillionaire. Jabbar has chosen Passion Pit - Carried Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
307 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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283 lbs
18 - 31 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rham Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakeem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kota shoots in but no luck this time.
Jabbar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kota shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jabbar as he avoids it easily.
Kota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jabbar's waist but Jabbar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kota off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rham Kota. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabbar drops Kota with a right and a left! Jabbar comes rushing in but Kota regains his composure and manages to keep Jabbar in guard.
It looks like Rham Kota has been cut.
Kota has his feet on Jabbar's thighs here. He's pushed Jabbar off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jabbar screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rham Kota!
A victorious Rham Kota thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manof TheDingos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping My Day Away. Manof TheDingos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manof TheDingos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheDingos.
Nahtic sets himself, and TheDingos steps forward looking for the clinch! Nahtic avoids it this time.
No joy there for Nahtic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TheDingos moves out of range as Nahtic strikes.
Nahtic staying out of range there.
TheDingos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nahtic works over TheDingos's head and body with a nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
TheDingos slips under a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Nahtic.
Nahtic looks to land a combination but TheDingos avoids it well.
TheDingos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nahtic misses with the combination.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TheDingos pushes Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahtic is trying to break the clinch but TheDingos has him pressed against the cage.
Nahtic is trying to break free.
TheDingos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nahtic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheDingos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos throws a knee to the head but misses.
TheDingos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nahtic is defending well for now.
TheDingos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nahtic is defending well for now.
TheDingos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nahtic's efforts to push away.
Nahtic blocks a body shot from TheDingos.
TheDingos tries to work over Nahtic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nahtic has picked TheDingos up - he's going for a ride! Nahtic dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nahtic is thwarting TheDingos's attempts to control the position.
TheDingos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheDingos moves into full guard.
TheDingos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. TheDingos connects with a nice short shot to Nahtic's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic is concentrating on defense, preventing TheDingos from advancing position.
Nahtic trying to hold on to TheDingos's head to control him but TheDingos postures up.
Nahtic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TheDingos controlling the action here.
Nahtic is looking to improve his position.
TheDingos is pressing down on Nahtic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nahtic is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
TheDingos trying to pass the guard but Nahtic defending well.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nahtic defends it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TheDingos working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as TheDingos sits in half guard.
TheDingos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nahtic sees it coming and defends easily.
TheDingos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
TheDingos seems to be looking for submissions.
TheDingos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahtic is just riding it out for now. TheDingos eventually gives up the hold.
TheDingos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nahtic is just riding it out for now. TheDingos eventually gives up the hold.
TheDingos is looking to advance position but Nahtic won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manof TheDingos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nahtic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nahtic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by TheDingos.
TheDingos closes the distance and clinches.
Nahtic tries to circle away but TheDingos has him pinned against the cage.
Nahtic can't break the clinch.
TheDingos misses with a knee to the head.
TheDingos scores with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from TheDingos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
TheDingos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nahtic's efforts to push away.
Nahtic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TheDingos can't fight it off and eventually Nahtic manages to take the fight to the floor. TheDingos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TheDingos wants to sweep here but Nahtic controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDingos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheDingos has his foot on Nahtic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nahtic works his way back into a safe position though.
TheDingos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
TheDingos trying to control but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TheDingos forces his way into half guard.
Nahtic is defending against the submission attempts here by TheDingos.
TheDingos wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy.
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.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nahtic defends it well.
TheDingos stops Nahtic from getting back to his feet.
TheDingos is keen to just control but Nahtic is a slippery customer.
Nahtic works his way to full guard. Good work.
TheDingos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahtic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos pushes down on Nahtic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic tries to kick TheDingos off but TheDingos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TheDingos seems to be working for a kimura but Nahtic defends the submission attempt.
TheDingos is working for a submission of some sort.
TheDingos stalling.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nahtic is looking to escape.
Nahtic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TheDingos on the ground.
TheDingos works his way into side control.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TheDingos controlling the position from side mount.
TheDingos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nahtic is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manof TheDingos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
TheDingos pushes Nahtic up against the cage in a clinch.
Nahtic throws a head punch that misses.
Nahtic tries to break free but TheDingos pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, TheDingos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from TheDingos.
Nahtic tries to break free but TheDingos pushes him back against the cage.
Nahtic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nahtic managing to block the knees to the body from TheDingos.
Nahtic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. TheDingos can't fight it off and eventually Nahtic manages to take the fight to the floor. TheDingos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
TheDingos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDingos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
TheDingos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahtic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
TheDingos controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nahtic defends it easily.
Nahtic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheDingos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manof TheDingos has got the better of the ground game so far.
TheDingos controls Nahtic momentarily but Nahtic frees himself.
Nahtic trying to control the position from guard on top but TheDingos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheDingos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nahtic won't allow TheDingos to sweep him here.
TheDingos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahtic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
TheDingos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nahtic is keeping the position for now.
Nahtic trying to control the position.
TheDingos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TheDingos tries to advance to mount but Nahtic denies him.
TheDingos is staying tight to Nahtic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nahtic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheDingos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Nahtic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheDingos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nahtic is trying to buck TheDingos off.
TheDingos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TheDingos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nahtic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheDingos swings around for an armbar but Nahtic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into TheDingos's guard.
Lou Nahtic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheDingos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nahtic's guard.
Nahtic wants to stand but TheDingos is controlling the position.
TheDingos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TheDingos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheDingos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manof TheDingos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TheDingos 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manof TheDingos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Squirrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Squirrel's entrance music is Bio Crisis - Delirio. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joulu Pukki enters the cage!
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226 lbs
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39
215 lbs
32 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Squirrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Squirrel. Those never looked like landing.
Squirrel 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.
Squirrel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pukki defends well and Squirrel ends up having to push Pukki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pukki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Squirrel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Squirrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squirrel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pukki trying to control but Squirrel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Squirrel darts in and clinches Pukki up against the cage.
Squirrel is looking for a takedown.
Squirrel working aggressively here.
Squirrel breaks the clinch.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki gets the takedown into side control.
Squirrel struggling a bit here.
Pukki is staying tight to Squirrel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Squirrel prevents Pukki from moving into mount.
Squirrel is not content to let Pukki control the position.
Squirrel tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel is not content to let Pukki control the position.
Squirrel is looking for a sweep.
Squirrel wants to control but Pukki postures up.
Squirrel tries to buck Pukki off but Pukki is having none of it.
Squirrel can't do much from the bottom here.
Squirrel is trying to get back to half guard.
Squirrel is not content to let Pukki control the position.
Squirrel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pukki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki wants to control but Squirrel is keeping him busy.
Well, if Pukki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Squirrel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pukki wants to work for an arm triangle but Squirrel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pukki controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squirrel trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Squirrel stuffs the takedown attempt from Pukki. Pukki gets slowly back to his feet.
Pukki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pukki gets tackled into the cage by Squirrel. Squirrel maintains the clinch.
Pukki blocks an uppercut.
Pukki is trying to drag Squirrel to the mat but Squirrel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pukki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steve Squirrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
Pukki blocks a body shot from Squirrel.
Squirrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Squirrel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Squirrel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Squirrel looks for a takedown but Pukki sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Squirrel tries to bum rush Pukki with a series of wild strikes but Pukki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pukki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pukki showed some decent athleticism there.
Pukki controlling the action here.
Squirrel trying to control from the bottom.
Pukki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Squirrel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Squirrel makes his way to full guard, as Pukki worked for a kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrel wants to sweep but no luck.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Squirrel keeps moving.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Squirrel controls Pukki momentarily but Pukki frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Squirrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Squirrel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Squirrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pukki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pukki lands in his opponent's guard.
Pukki controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pukki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pukki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Squirrel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pukki has managed to get both his arms back between Squirrel's legs - danger averted.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pukki trying to control but Squirrel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pukki dives in and scores a takedown into Squirrel's guard.
Squirrel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Squirrel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Squirrel working a defensive guard here.
Squirrel working for a triangle but Pukki defends it easily.
Squirrel is trying to control the position but Pukki postures up.
That's four 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.
Squirrel looking for a sweep. Not yet Squirrel, not yet.
Squirrel looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pukki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pukki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Squirrel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pukki controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steve Squirrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Squirrel has Pukki up against the cage in a clinch.
Squirrel tries to throw a body punch but Pukki avoids it by throwing Squirrel back against the cage.
Squirrel tries a body shot but Pukki blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pukki prevents a body shot from Squirrel.
Squirrel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pukki's elbow.
Pukki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Squirrel is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Squirrel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Pukki looking to score a takedown here. Squirrel is defending well but Pukki drives through and ends up in Squirrel's guard.
Pukki wants to pass the guard but Squirrel is keeping the position.
Squirrel keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully.
Squirrel is looking for a triangle but Pukki pushes his legs off easily.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Squirrel keeps moving.
Squirrel trying to keep a closed guard but Pukki is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squirrel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki 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.
Squirrel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Squirrel rushes Pukki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Squirrel misses with the head strike.
Squirrel gets underhooks to prevent Pukki's takedown attempt.
Squirrel stops a takedown attempt from Pukki.
Squirrel tries to work over Pukki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Squirrel fails to land.
Pukki wants to take the fight to the mat but Squirrel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steve Squirrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joulu Pukki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squirrel prevents the takedown attempt.
Pukki blocks a body shot from Squirrel.
Pukki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Squirrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pukki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pukki takes a shot to the head.
Pukki prevents a body shot from Squirrel.
Squirrel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pukki lands a takedown into guard.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Squirrel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Squirrel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki being controlled here momentarily.
Squirrel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pukki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Squirrel's guard.
Squirrel is looking for a sweep. Pukki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Squirrel is staying active underneath Pukki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura but Squirrel is defending well.
Squirrel is not content to let Pukki control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pukki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pukki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joulu Pukki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Squirrel moves into full guard.
Squirrel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Squirrel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joulu Pukki.
I've got Pukki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joulu Pukki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle has chosen Story of My Life - One Direction as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balagan dodges the punch combination from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a body punch but Balagan moves out of range.
Balagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jiggle as he avoids it easily.
Jiggle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut.
Balagan shoots in but Jiggle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jiggle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balagan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jiggle looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiggle, not yet.
Jiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jiggle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balagan working some strikes from top position.
Jiggle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiggle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balagan's guard.
Jiggle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Balagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiggle stands up from Balagan's guard - Jiggle perhaps looking for a knockout.
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.
Balagan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiggle loads up on a big right hand but Balagan slips the punch.
Jiggle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiggle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balagan.
Jiggle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jiggle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Jiggle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balagan.
Jiggle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Balagan blocks the strikes from Jiggle.
Jiggle is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balagan lands a nice short elbow.
Jiggle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiggle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiggle has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.
Balagan lands a couple of elbows.
Balagan lands a couple of digs.
Jiggle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balagan postures up in Jiggle's guard and throws a big left but Jiggle blocks it.
Jiggle wants to stand but Balagan is controlling the position.
Jiggle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Balagan stands up over Jiggle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jiggle working a defensive guard but Balagan passes into half guard.
Jiggle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jiggle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Balagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Balagan is nestled in close to Jiggle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jiggle taking some punishment here, with Balagan in his half guard.
Jiggle taking some punishment here, with Balagan in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jiggle defending well though.
Jiggle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiggle.
Jiggle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balagan's guard.
Balagan controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jiggle Jiggle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jiggle misses with a looping left.
Balagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jiggle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Balagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balagan working some strikes from top position.
Jiggle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balagan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Balagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jiggle smiles and moves away.
Jiggle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle throws a shot from downtown. Balagan moves away and avoids it.
Balagan fails to land the takedown.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balagan darts in looking for a takedown but Jiggle gets double underhooks and turns Balagan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiggle cracks Balagan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Jiggle finds it's target.
No luck for Balagan with that takedown attempt.
Balagan feints and as Jiggle raises his hands in defense, Balagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Balagan preventing the sweep.
Jiggle working a defensive guard here.
Jiggle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balagan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Balagan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiggle is trying to control the position but Balagan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jiggle wants to stand but Balagan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Balagan pulls Jiggle in close to prevent any damage.
Jiggle wants to stand but Balagan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balagan, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jiggle wants to stand but Balagan is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balagan avoids the body shot from Jiggle.
Jiggle lands a high kick!
Balagan shoots in for a takedown but Jiggle shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balagan.
Jiggle is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan looks up at the clock and then as Jiggle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Balagan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jiggle struggling a bit here.
Arkady Balagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balagan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jiggle wants to get back to his feet but Balagan drags him back down.
Jiggle wants to control but Balagan postures up.
Jiggle tries to bench press Balagan off him but Balagan keeps the position.
Balagan trying to control the position but Jiggle is working away.
Balagan scoring with punches from side control.
Balagan cracks Jiggle with a big right hand but Jiggle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jiggle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiggle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiggle trying his best to control but Balagan has mounted him.
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 Arkady Balagan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Balagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big right from Jiggle misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Jiggle, which made it look bad.
Jiggle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jiggle connects with a body shot that sends Balagan's belly button to the back.
Balagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jiggle tries to avoid it but Balagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jiggle to the ground. Jiggle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jiggle scores with a head kick. Balagan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jiggle leaves Balagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiggle lands a leg kick that knocks Balagan off balance momentarily.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiggle.
Balagan shoots in and drives through. Jiggle sprawls well.
Jiggle scores with the left hand. Balagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Jiggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jiggle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balagan slips under a jab.
Balagan tries for a takedown but Jiggle circles away easily
and Jiggle counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Jiggle.
Jiggle avoids the body shot from Balagan.
Jiggle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jiggle wants it to stay on the feet.
Balagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balagan defending well as Jiggle loads up on a big left hand.
Balagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balagan dives in and grabs Jiggle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jiggle pushes down on Balagan's head and hops out.
Jiggle scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Balagan tenderised Jiggle's leg. Jiggle is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle thumps Balagan with a low kick.
Balagan blocks a head kick by Jiggle.
Jiggle scores with a push kick.
Balagan shoots in for a takedown but Jiggle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jiggle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balagan with a body shot.
Balagan blocks the body kick.
Balagan moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Balagan misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiggle connects with a jab.
Balagan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiggle throws a wild body kick that Balagan sees coming a mile off.
Balagan has a takedown stuffed.
Balagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Balagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jiggle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jiggle 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle has momentary wrist control but Balagan slips an elbow through the middle.
Balagan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jiggle is looking to stand up but Balagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiggle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiggle lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Jiggle striking from the bottom here.
Balagan is looking to advance position but Jiggle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jiggle is looking to stand but Balagan has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jiggle stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jiggle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balagan somewhat.
Jiggle counters with a body kick.
Jiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Balagan is just out of range.
Balagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jiggle swivels and escapes.
Jiggle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Jiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jiggle lands a front kick.
Jiggle slaps away a takedown attempt from Balagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jiggle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balagan moves out of range as Jiggle strikes.
Balagan feinted with a counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jiggle.
A jab lands there for Jiggle.
Jiggle misses the shot to the body.
Jiggle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiggle Jiggle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jiggle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood has chosen Ali Bomaye by The Game as his entrance music. Major Hardwood has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Degrizz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Major Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Degrizz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Degrizz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardwood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardwood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Degrizz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardwood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardwood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardwood!
Degrizz gets back to half guard.
Hardwood is keen to just control but Degrizz is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz is pressing down on Hardwood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardwood trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Hardwood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Degrizz keeping full guard, as Hardwood tries to pass.
Degrizz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Degrizz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardwood.
Degrizz looking for a guillotine here but Hardwood defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Degrizz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Degrizz wants to sweep but no luck.
Degrizz trying to control the position.
Hardwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood stays in close to Degrizz's body and controls the position.
Hardwood throwing strikes but missing.
Hardwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Degrizz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardwood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hardwood thuds a left hand into Degrizz's body.
Hardwood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Jim Degrizz has been cut.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Degrizz circles away.
Degrizz avoids the body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Degrizz moves away.
Degrizz throwing a counter right hand but Hardwood manages to avoid it.
Hardwood misses with a hook
and Degrizz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Degrizz controls his hands.
Hardwood is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Hardwood blocks an uppercut.
Hardwood blocks the elbow strike.
Hardwood tries a body shot but Degrizz blocks it.
Degrizz throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood is pushing Degrizz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardwood blocks a body shot from Degrizz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Hardwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardwood moves forwards but Degrizz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Degrizz moves out of range of the strikes.
Degrizz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Degrizz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Degrizz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardwood throws a lazy right hand but Degrizz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardwood throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
Hardwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Major Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardwood misses with a straight left.
Hardwood throws out a loose jab but Degrizz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Degrizz misses with a looping left.
Degrizz slips under a jab.
Degrizz feinted with a counter takedown.
Degrizz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz gets a clinch.
Degrizz working aggressively here.
Hardwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Degrizz leaning against his opponent.
Hardwood managing to block the knees to the body from Degrizz.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Degrizz.
Hardwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Degrizz backwards.
Hardwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Degrizz pushes Hardwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Degrizz misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Degrizz's elbow.
Hardwood throws a head punch that misses.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Degrizz's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Degrizz as Hardwood tries to tie him up.
Hardwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardwood is trying to stall.
Hardwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz tries to circle away but Hardwood has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a left hand.
Degrizz working aggressively here.
Degrizz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Degrizz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Degrizz blocks a body shot from Hardwood.
Hardwood can't find room to land a body shot as Degrizz controls the action.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Degrizz throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardwood.
Degrizz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Degrizz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardwood backwards.
Hardwood misses with some punches.
Hardwood lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardwood avoids the damage to the body.
Hardwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardwood is stalling here.
Hardwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwood leaning against his opponent.
Degrizz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Degrizz throws a sloppy head kick and Hardwood moves out of range easily.
Degrizz moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardwood.
Hardwood misses with a body punch.
Hardwood dodges an elbow strike from Degrizz.
Hardwood gets through Degrizz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Degrizz blocks a body shot from Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Degrizz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Degrizz checks it well.
Degrizz throws a quick counter head kick but Hardwood was just out of range.
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Degrizz's head but Degrizz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardwood misses with a body shot.
Degrizz takes one to the side of the head.
Degrizz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardwood cracks Degrizz with a big right hand and Degrizz goes down!
Degrizz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Degrizz working a defensive guard here.
Oh Degrizz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardwood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Degrizz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Major Hardwood!
Post fight, Major Hardwood took to the microphone: 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogg Nogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by MGK - Wild Boy ft. Waka Flocka Flame. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nogg's choice of entrance music: Pantera : 5 Minutes Alone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ogg Nogg!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogg leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogg leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nogg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nogg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nogg trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nogg into the cage.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Nogg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Smith. 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.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeps control of Nogg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Nogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Nogg wants to break free but Smith has control.
Nogg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nogg is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Nogg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nogg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nogg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nogg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nogg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nogg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nogg throws a counter combo.
Nogg swinging wildly here.
Nogg shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Jimmy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogg blocks the body kick.
Smith lands with a hook. Nogg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith looks for a takedown but Nogg sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith tries to clinch but Nogg moves out of range.
A left and a right from Nogg both land. Nice combination.
Smith is rocked!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Nogg wants to clinch.
Nogg tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Smith keeps control of Nogg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogg.
Nogg wants a takedown.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nogg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Nogg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogg breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nogg in his tracks.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogg sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nogg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogg is just out of range.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nogg.
Jimmy Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Nogg moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Nogg lands a high kick!
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nogg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nogg gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Nogg works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogg jumps guard but Smith stands there with Nogg around his waist. Nogg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nogg is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Nogg tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Nogg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Nogg breaks from the clinch.
Nogg shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Nogg moved out of range nicely.
Nogg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nogg moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Nogg is rocked!
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nogg is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogg can do to turn this around?
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nogg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith takes a little break here. Nogg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogg throws Smith to one side and escapes!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nogg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nogg is looking to clinch.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nogg looks up at the clock. Bad move! Smith lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nogg. Smith pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Smith!
Jimmy Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Smith 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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