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HFC Challengers 49 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen Ghost - Monstrance Clock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robo Pope will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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283 lbs
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344 lbs
7 - 31 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Pope misses
and Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Pope.
Pope looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Pope off the cage and back into range.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Pope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Robo Pope has been cut.
Donk. Silva catches Pope right on the button with a cross.
Oooooh!!! Silva has knocked Pope down with a huge combo! Silva steps away and waves a wobbly Pope back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pope is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Silva engages and cracks Pope with a massive lead left hook - Pope tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Silva is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Silva!
Robo Pope was interviewed post fight and said 'I hope to be the first MMA fighter to die in the ring. Help make my dream come true.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Federico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Federico comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Frost - La Raza. Alex Boyd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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246 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Federico!
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, Alex Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Federico throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boyd counters with a shoot takedown. Federico fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boyd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Federico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Federico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Federico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Federico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boyd should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No joy there for Federico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Federico misses with a few strikes there.
Federico tries to bum rush Boyd with a series of wild strikes but Boyd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Federico swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federico throws a one two combo.
Boyd fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Federico to the ground. Boyd is now in Federico's guard.
Boyd is in close to Federico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Federico preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Federico is breathing heavily.
Boyd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boyd is looking to work some ground and pound but Federico has wrist control.
Boyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyd with a nice head shot there.
Boyd scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyd throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyd slips a jab and a cross from Federico.
Federico throws a right hand that Boyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyd also avoids with ease.
Boyd gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd working the body and head with strikes.
Boyd lands an elbow.
Boyd is putting a hurting on Federico here, landing some big shots from side control.
Federico is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boyd creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Federico sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boyd lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Federico defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Boyd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Federico on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boyd scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Federico to see if he's OK.
Boyd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Federico is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boyd lands a nice forearm strike.
Boyd cracks Federico with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boyd landing strikes.
Boyd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd scores with punches from side control.
Boyd is working Federico over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boyd lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boyd grinds an elbow into Federico's temple.
Boyd scoring with punches and elbows.
Federico taking punishment in the form of punches.
Federico is rocked!
Federico takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Federico is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyd working the head and body with strikes.
Federico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Federico tries to get out of the position.
Boyd works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boyd cracks Federico with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Boyd immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Federico is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Boyd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Boyd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Boulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Boulder!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Boulder. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
No joy there for Boulder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Boulder, which made it look bad.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Boulder manages to break the clinch.
Alexander fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boulder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boulder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Boulder seems content to control.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boulder pulls his head out easily.
Alexander actively working from the bottom here.
Boulder wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is not content to let Boulder control the position.
Boulder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander is staying active underneath Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boulder prevents Alexander from improving his position.
Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulder slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Boulder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alexander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boulder dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Boulder's head and hops out.
Boulder lands a jab.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boulder.
Alexander is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boulder's half guard.
Alexander drops an elbow to the side of Boulder's head.
Alexander is nestled in close to Boulder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexander not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alexander working Boulder over with strikes.
Boulder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alexander blocks the strikes from Boulder.
That's four 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!
Alexander slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boulder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boulder is trying to control but can't.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Boulder dodges it nicely.
Alexander perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alexander in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boulder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alexander!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Alexander!
Paul Alexander bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qRYiBuywZU as his entrance music. AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Cook's chin.
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260 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
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Cook!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming KarelinPalmeiras to the mat! KarelinPalmeiras manages to get full guard.
Cook wants to pass the guard but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping the position.
Cook trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is working from the bottom.
Cook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
KarelinPalmeiras controls Cook momentarily but Cook frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook tries to free his leg and advance position but KarelinPalmeiras is retaining full guard.
Cook wants to control from the top but KarelinPalmeiras keeps moving.
Cook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
KarelinPalmeiras keeping moving, preventing Cook from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to score a takedown here. Cook is defending well but KarelinPalmeiras drives through and ends up in Cook's guard.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Cook has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
KarelinPalmeiras postures up.
KarelinPalmeiras preventing the sweep.
KarelinPalmeiras chips away with some ground and pound.
Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KarelinPalmeiras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
KarelinPalmeiras slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cook is trying to maintain the position but KarelinPalmeiras is very close to passing his half guard.
Cook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook trying to control here.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
KarelinPalmeiras wants to control but Cook is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is really struggling to control Cook but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cook moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cook keeping moving, preventing KarelinPalmeiras from controlling successfully.
KarelinPalmeiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KarelinPalmeiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from KarelinPalmeiras.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cook trying to keep a closed guard but KarelinPalmeiras is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
KarelinPalmeiras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cook manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KarelinPalmeiras manages to get himself to full guard.
Cook drops back looking for a leg! KarelinPalmeiras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KarelinPalmeiras manages to kick Cook off! Cook jumps back into KarelinPalmeiras's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook postures up.
Cook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cook trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is working from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook drops back, looking for a kneebar! KarelinPalmeiras looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. KarelinPalmeiras looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from KarelinPalmeiras!
Cook tries to buck KarelinPalmeiras off but KarelinPalmeiras is having none of it.
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 AleksandrMessi KarelinPalmeiras will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cook tries to clinch up.
KarelinPalmeiras misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KarelinPalmeiras drives through with a takedown into Cook's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cook has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KarelinPalmeiras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
KarelinPalmeiras showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cook trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking to work some ground and pound but Cook has wrist control.
KarelinPalmeiras stopping the sweep attempt from Cook.
KarelinPalmeiras lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in KarelinPalmeiras's guard.
Cook looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
KarelinPalmeiras keeping full guard, as Cook tries to pass.
KarelinPalmeiras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cook is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras working a defensive guard but Cook passes into half guard.
Cook is taking a breather. KarelinPalmeiras says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KarelinPalmeiras is just riding it out for now. Cook eventually gives up the hold.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
Cook trying to pass the guard but KarelinPalmeiras defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook prevents KarelinPalmeiras from improving his position.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to stand up here but Cook is controlling him well.
Cook is looking to advance position but KarelinPalmeiras won't allow it.
Cook is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
KarelinPalmeiras taking some punishment here, with Cook in his half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras trying to control from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
KarelinPalmeiras tries to roll over but Cook keeps him under control.
Cook lands strikes from half guard.
KarelinPalmeiras missing with punches from the bottom.
Cook moves into full mount! KarelinPalmeiras won't be happy about that!
Cook working KarelinPalmeiras over with strikes here.
Cook trying to control but KarelinPalmeiras is having none of it.
Cook working for a submission but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cook wants to control the pace but KarelinPalmeiras is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from KarelinPalmeiras enables Cook to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KarelinPalmeiras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KarelinPalmeiras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
KarelinPalmeiras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cook is aware though and is defending well.
Cook trying to control the position from guard on top but KarelinPalmeiras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cook postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cook scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cook advances position into side control!
Cook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, KarelinPalmeiras has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to control Cook's posture but Cook avoids it.
Cook is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. KarelinPalmeiras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
KarelinPalmeiras is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cook's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to advance position but KarelinPalmeiras won't allow it.
Cook not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cook passes to side control.
Cook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
KarelinPalmeiras is looking for a sweep.
KarelinPalmeiras can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cook advances to mount.
KarelinPalmeiras is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
KarelinPalmeiras manages to regain half guard. Good work.
John Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook is looking for a kimura here.
Cook is thwarting KarelinPalmeiras's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is looking to take a break and control but KarelinPalmeiras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
KarelinPalmeiras looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cook is working for a submission of some sort.
Cook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KarelinPalmeiras manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cook 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Cook!
During a confident post fight interview, John Cook 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredy Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooten has chosen Judas Priest- You've got another thing coming as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredy Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Wooten!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooten misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benton finds it's way round the side to connect with Wooten's head.
Wooten throws a leg kick
and Benton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wooten's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten wants to get back to his feet but Benton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benton trying to control but Wooten is working from the bottom.
Wooten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
Wooten wants to stand and escape but Benton is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing reports that Benton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kevin Wooten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Wooten misses with a double jab
and Benton counters with a single leg into guard. Wooten didn't expect that.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooten told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Wooten wants to stand up but Benton is controlling him.
Benton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control from the top but Wooten keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wooten keeping full guard, as Benton tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wooten defends it nicely.
Wooten only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wooten as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Wooten as Benton shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Wooten.
It looks like Fredy Benton has been cut.
Wooten is looking to chop away at Benton's legs.
Benton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benton feinted with a counter takedown.
Benton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wooten circles away.
Wooten is looking for the big counter here.
Wooten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from Wooten does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Wooten misses the target.
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!
Benton lands with an overhand left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooten throws a low kick but Benton moves out of range easily.
Wooten throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Wooten will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fredy Benton's cut.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wooten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benton.
Benton fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooten misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benton lands in his opponent's guard.
Benton postures up in Wooten's guard and throws a big left but Wooten blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooten being controlled here, momentarily.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wooten has wrist control.
Wooten wants to stand but Benton is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wooten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kevin Wooten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooten misses with a hook. Benton ducked under it nicely.
Benton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Wooten scores with a four punch combination!
Benton ducks under a wild hook from Wooten.
Benton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wooten swivels and escapes.
A low kick from Wooten misses
and Benton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wooten won't be happy with that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benton 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.
Benton lands some shots froms side control.
Fredy Benton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benton just content to control the position.
Wooten is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a strike aimed at the side of Wooten's head but Wooten avoids it well.
Benton is working Wooten over with some ground and pound from side control.
Benton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benton is working Wooten over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Benton crashes against the mat.
Benton with the ground and pound but Wooten regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Benton is stalling here. Wooten is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Benton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wooten has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Benton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Benton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wooten throwing strikes but missing.
Wooten looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooten throwing strikes from guard but Benton blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredy Benton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fredy Benton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wooten misses with a double jab
and Benton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wooten's guard.
Benton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benton.
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wooten has wrist control.
Benton is looking to work some ground and pound but Wooten has wrist control.
Benton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wooten counters with a two punch combo.
Benton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wooten is fending him off so far but Benton persists. Nope, Wooten circles away and we're back to standing.
Benton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wooten defends well and Benton ends up having to push Wooten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fredy Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wooten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benton shoots in and bounces Wooten off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Wooten blocks nicely.
Benton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wooten's head.
Wooten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Benton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wooten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benton cracks Wooten with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a big right hand that misses.
Benton lands a couple of elbows.
Benton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wooten can do to turn this around?
Benton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benton throwing strikes from guard but Wooten blocks nicely.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Benton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton passes Wooten's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Wooten looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wooten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten can't keep his opponent in guard - Benton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooten avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredy Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 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... Fredy Benton!
In defeat, Kevin Wooten stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger. I didn't really have a good camp, I'll be back, I promise.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Shipwreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Jon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Shipwreck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shipwreck.
Jon scores with a nice head shot.
Jon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shipwreck as Jon tries to tie him up.
Jon decides to pull guard.
Shipwreck is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jon has escaped and now he's on top!
Jon wanted to stand there but Shipwreck had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipwreck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shipwreck is keeping the position for now.
Shipwreck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jon trying to control but Shipwreck is working from the bottom.
Shipwreck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shipwreck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipwreck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jon is aware though and is defending well.
Shipwreck looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jon is defending well. Shipwreck quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jon has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shipwreck celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Shipwreck!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John comes into the arena with The Bitch is back blaring out of the sound system. Crow has chosen Eminem- Not Afraid as his entrance music. Mia St John has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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140 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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Crow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crow counters with a left and a right that hurts St John! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Crow jumps into full mount!
St John is rocked!
Crow content just to control the position here.
Oh St John is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St John is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
St John seems to have got his legs back now.
Crow is standing up, even though he is in mount.
St John throws a combination that misses
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops St John! Crow dives in looking to finish! St John is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Crow!
Sam Crow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermy Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Club on Fire. This should be fireworks!
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255 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermy Best!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a combination that misses
and Best counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dos Santos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dos Santos tries to get out of the position.
Best lands a couple of digs.
Best tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Best trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Best is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Best has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Best's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Best on the ground.
Best had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Santos defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos with a nice head shot there.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Best has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Best's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best controls Dos Santos momentarily but Dos Santos frees himself.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Best is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dos Santos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Best has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Santos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Best.
Best is trying to get back to half guard.
Best wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos drags him back down.
Best is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it.
Best is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dos Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Santos content to control rather than advance.
Dos Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Best does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Best is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Best is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Best is out of range.
Best shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
Best shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Best gets slowly back to his feet.
Best fails with the takedown
and Dos Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dermy Best.
Best shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dos Santos throws the left hand but Best avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Best misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos works over Best's head and body with a nice combination.
Best ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to sprawl but Best drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos pushes Best off looking to stand but Best dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Dos Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Best avoids it well.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut.
Best listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Best blocks a jab.
Best feints the counter takedown.
Cain Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Best avoids it well.
Cain Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Best throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Best off to one side.
Best fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Best counters with a stiff right hand.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos cracks Best with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Best at a distance.
Dos Santos lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Best.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Best counters with a takedown into side control.
Dos Santos is not content to let Best control the position.
Best is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Best is controlling him well.
Best thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Best creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dos Santos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Best trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Best has hold of Dos Santos's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dos Santos seems comfortable defending it but Best has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dos Santos is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dos Santos is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Best couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dermy Best!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Monster. Grupe has chosen Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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39
178 lbs
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Good kicks
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norbert Grupe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden wants to clinch
and Grupe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Durden thinking.
Durden tries to close the distance and clinch but Grupe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durden gets a takedown into half guard.
Durden thows a huge punch but Grupe dodges it nicely.
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.
Grupe is not content to let Durden control the position.
Grupe is looking to escape.
Grupe trying to control but Durden postures up.
Grupe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grupe is defending against the submission attempts here by Durden.
Grupe wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
Grupe is looking to control Durden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grupe avoid being mounted?
Durden misses with a head shot. Grupe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Durden throwing strikes but missing.
Durden throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Durden trying to control but Grupe is working from the bottom.
Durden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grupe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grupe is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Durden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grupe controls Durden momentarily but Durden frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Durden gets a double leg takedown into Grupe's guard.
Grupe wants to sweep here but Durden controlling him for the moment.
Grupe trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grupe wants to stand and escape but Durden is having none of it.
Grupe is pulling down on Durden's head. It's preventing any offense from Durden, at least for the moment.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Grupe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden throwing strikes from guard but Grupe blocks nicely.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Grupe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grupe is defended easily by Durden.
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.
Durden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Durden showed some decent athleticism there.
Durden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grupe is defending against the submission attempts here by Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Durden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grupe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grupe keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden stops Grupe from standing up.
Grupe keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grupe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Durden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grupe jabs at Durden's body.
Durden scores with a takedown into Grupe's guard.
Durden with a nice head shot there.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Grupe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grupe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durden is one step ahead there.
Edward Durden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden stops Grupe from standing up.
Durden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grupe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durden.
Grupe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grupe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Durden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Grupe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Durden is in Grupe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Grupe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grupe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grupe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grupe pulls Durden in close to prevent any damage.
Durden chips away with some ground and pound.
Durden prevents Grupe from getting back to his feet.
Grupe has momentary wrist control but Durden slips an elbow through the middle.
Grupe wants to stand and escape but Durden is having none of it.
Durden throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Durden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grupe wants to hit a switch here but Durden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grupe there!
Durden with the ground and pound from mount.
Durden with a couple of short strikes.
Durden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grupe is looking to escape.
Grupe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Durden 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grupe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Durden is nestled in close to Grupe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Durden misses with a head shot. Grupe uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Durden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Durden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Grupe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grupe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durden's guard.
Durden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grupe is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Grupe wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Durden thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden trying to keep a closed guard but Grupe is proving a slippery customer.
Grupe works over Durden with some ground and pound from guard.
Grupe throws a big elbow that misses.
Grupe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grupe preventing the sweep.
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grupe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grupe defends well.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grupe is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durden looking to control.
Grupe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Durden, up you get!
Grupe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durden sprawls well. Durden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grupe gets slowly back to his feet.
Durden takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden feints and as Grupe raises his hands in defense, Durden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grupe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grupe trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer.
Durden takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Grupe wants to sweep but no luck.
Grupe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grupe wants to stand but Durden is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grupe keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Norbert Grupe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grupe 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grupe looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
As Grupe tries to get set, Durden tries to push him back and clinch up but Grupe manages to avoid the attempt.
Durden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Grupe down.
Grupe parries the strikes from Durden easily there. Durden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grupe to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grupe misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Durden scores with punches from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Edward Durden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Durden prevents Grupe from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Durden!
A victorious Edward Durden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Norbert Grupe stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry fans, sorry boss, sorry organisation but i will retire now!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manof TheDingos (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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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Berdich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 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!
Nice jab there from TheDingos.
Berdich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for TheDingos!
TheDingos is looking to reverse the position.
Berdich tries to advance to mount but can't.
TheDingos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
TheDingos is not content to let Berdich control the position.
Berdich working away.
Berdich passes to full mount! That's big trouble for TheDingos!
Berdich has control of TheDingos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and TheDingos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
TheDingos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
TheDingos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Berdich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheDingos wants to hold on but Berdich pushes him away.
TheDingos working to try and regain half guard.
Berdich landing punches.
TheDingos is trying desperately to improve position.
TheDingos taking shots to the head.
TheDingos is trying to escape the mount.
Berdich with shots to the head and body - TheDingos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Berdich unloading with bombs!
TheDingos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheDingos is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berdich is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but TheDingos is surviving well by controlling Berdich's body position as best he can.
Berdich lands a big shot there that rocks TheDingos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Berdich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Berdich has hold of TheDingos's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and TheDingos manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
TheDingos is looking to improve his position but Berdich isn't that keen on the idea.
Berdich with shots to the head and body - TheDingos looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berdich looking to secure an arm triangle but TheDingos defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich wants to control the pace but TheDingos is squirming around nicely.
Berdich avoids the attempt from TheDingos to control.
Berdich scoring with strikes but TheDingos is staying in there.
Berdich looking to control but TheDingos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Berdich postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. TheDingos looks a forlorn figure.
Berdich scoring with strikes but TheDingos is staying in there.
TheDingos is rocked!
Berdich postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt TheDingos bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Berdich and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Berdich!
After winning the bout, Andy Berdich 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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