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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Rivers has chosen Suffa by Hed Pe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannery cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flannery cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Flannery swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Desmond Flannery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers misses with a combination
and Flannery counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flannery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rivers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flannery winds up and cracks Rivers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Flannery there.
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. Flannery connects with a nice short shot to Rivers's temple.
Rivers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flannery. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers is looking to control Flannery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivers avoid being mounted?
Flannery is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flannery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flannery is looking for a kimura here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers is in trouble now - Flannery has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Flannery connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rivers working to try and regain half guard.
Flannery cracks Rivers with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Flannery!
Desmond Flannery decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mia St John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St John has chosen The Bitch is back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mia St John!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
Christ shoots for a takedown but St John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christ tries for a takedown but St John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St John misses with a combination
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. St John fights it but they end up in guard.
St John is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christ is controlling him.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but St John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but St John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from St John as Christ shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St John on his heels. He'll look to pass St John's guard now, I'm sure.
Christ won't allow St John to get back to his feet.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! St John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St John manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into St John's guard.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
St John kicks Christ off and gets to his feet.
Christ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St John tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St John to the ground. St John escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but St John shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christ throws a head kick but St John moves out of range.
Christ shoots in but St John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ dodges the punch combination from St John.
Christ is on the wrong end of a nice combination from St John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christ goes for a double leg but St John avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St John continues to drive forward.
St John scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
St John throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
St John throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
Christ closes the distance and clinches up with St John, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes St John against the cage but St John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St John throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
St John throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St John lands a jab-cross combination.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but St John sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from St John does no damage.
Mia St John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John looks to land a combination. Christ sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St John misses with a double jab.
Christ scores with a takedown into St John's guard.
St John is looking to stand up but Christ isn't so interested in that idea.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
Christ has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St John keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
St John is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St John is working the combinations to good effect here.
St John misses with a jab, cross combination.
St John stuffs the takedown.
St John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Christ shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
St John wants to get back to his feet.
St John is in trouble now - Christ has advanced to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St John wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christ feints and as St John raises his hands in defense, Christ changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
St John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St John wants to stand but Christ is controlling the position.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
Christ 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.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St John lands with a nice combination. Christ backs away looking to recover.
Christ rushes St John and presses him up against the cage.
Christ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St John avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on St John's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christ goes for a takedown attempt but St John pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christ fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St John pinned against the cage. St John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St John looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St John misses with the combination.
St John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Christ.
St John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St John swinging wildly here.
St John misses with a two punch combination.
Christ is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from St John.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
St John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St John throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt - St John sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St John stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christ.
Christ shoots in and gets a takedown into St John's guard.
Christ trying to control but St John is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
St John wants to stand up but Christ is controlling him.
Christ 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.
St John has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Christ is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Christ is trying to trip St John. He has hold of a leg but St John is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Christ persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but St John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St John manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St John lands a right hand.
St John tries to break free but Christ pushes him back against the cage.
St John is fighting off a takedown attempt but Christ is just too persistent for him and manages to trip St John to the mat. St John regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Christ drops back looking for a leg! St John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St John manages to kick Christ off! Christ jumps back into St John's guard.
St John keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St John wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
St John keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
St John is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia St John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
St John throws a combination. Christ tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Christ fails with the takedown.
St John gets caught napping as Christ dives in and scores a takedown. St John manages to retain guard.
St John wants to stand but Christ is controlling the position.
Christ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
Christ prevents St John from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
St John wants to stand and escape but Christ is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ wants to control from the top but St John keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christ won't allow St John to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St John as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St John throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
St John scores with a one two! Christ had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
St John throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely.
As St John tries to get set, Christ tries to push him back and clinch up but St John manages to avoid the attempt.
Christ dives in and grabs St John's left leg, looking for a takedown. St John pushes down on Christ's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christ stalling.
St John is trying to stand back up but Christ is controlling him
George Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Christ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St John is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
St John is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Christ seems to be working for a kimura but St John defends the submission attempt.
St John is trying to stand up here but Christ is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christ seems to be working for a kimura but St John defends the submission attempt.
St John is trying to stand back up but Christ is controlling him
Christ 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.
St John pushes Christ off looking to stand but Christ dives back in and keeps control.
Christ trying to control the action but St John is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Christ 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. St John tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Christ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Christ!
After winning the bout, George Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Thong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Mrtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirty Thong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luka Mrtic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrtic moves into the clinch successfully.
Thong lands an elbow inside.
Thong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mrtic slowing the pace effectively.
Thong lands a hook that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Mrtic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mrtic forces Thong back against the cage and clinches.
Mrtic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mrtic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mrtic keeping moving, preventing Thong from controlling successfully.
Mrtic wants to sweep here but Thong controlling him for the moment.
Thong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thong preventing the sweep.
Thong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mrtic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mrtic looking for a sweep. Not yet Mrtic, not yet.
Mrtic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mrtic wants to sweep but no luck.
Thong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mrtic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mrtic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mrtic wants to sweep here but Thong controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mrtic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thong has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrtic manages to get to full guard.
Mrtic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong wants to get back to his feet.
Mrtic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thong keeps working.
Mrtic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mrtic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thong is trying to stand back up but Mrtic is controlling him
Mrtic is trying to control the action in half guard but Thong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mrtic is looking to advance position but Thong won't allow it.
Thong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mrtic is on him like a limpet, forcing Thong back against the cage.
Thong blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mrtic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mrtic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thong prevents it.
Mrtic missing with knees to the body.
Thong tries to land knees in the clinch but Mrtic avoids the damage to the body.
Thong blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Thong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Thong.
Thong landing knees to the head.
Thong lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mrtic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thong lands an elbow just above Mrtic 's eye.
Thong lands with a right to the head.
Thong lands a damaging elbow.
Mrtic tries to land a knee to the head but Thong blocks with his arms.
Mrtic tries to land knees in the clinch but Thong avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thong as Mrtic tries to tie him up.
Thong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mrtic blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Thong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thong has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Mrtic.
Thong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Thong.
Mrtic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thong is defending well.
A short uppercut from Thong.
Mrtic is trying to pull guard but Thong has him pressed against the cage.
Thong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mrtic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Mrtic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dirty Thong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mrtic lands an elbow inside that Thong shrugs off.
Thong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thong avoids a wild elbow strike from Mrtic.
Mrtic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thong up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thong blocks the elbow strike.
Thong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mrtic is trying to maintain a safe position but Thong gets an underhook and turns Mrtic into the cage.
Mrtic throws an elbow but it misses.
Thong lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong avoids the elbow strike from Mrtic, against the cage.
Mrtic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mrtic's defenses.
Thong lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Mrtic wants a takedown.
Dirty Thong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Mrtic.
Thong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mrtic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thong pushes Mrtic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thong blocks an elbow strike from Mrtic.
Thong with a knee to the head.
Mrtic is trying to stall.
Thong lands with a left to the head.
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!
Thong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mrtic backwards.
Thong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mrtic can do to turn this around?
Thong avoids the elbow strike from Mrtic, against the cage.
Thong working Mrtic over with knees to the body.
Mrtic is breathing heavily.
Thong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mrtic is rocked!
A short right from Thong.
Mrtic is still on wobbly legs! Can Thong finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrtic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thong blocks it with crossed arms.
Mrtic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mrtic throws an elbow but misses.
Thong lands an elbow inside that Mrtic shrugs off.
Thong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thong lands with a short shot to the head.
Thong lands an elbow just above Mrtic 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Thong lands a big elbow that drops Mrtic! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mrtic is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Thong!
Our winner, Dirty Thong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sudo Nym was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sudo Nym!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nym.
Nym changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nym shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nym has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Li.
Li scores with a one two! Nym had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Nym. Nym gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li cracks Nym with an open hand slap.
Nym slips a jab and a cross from Li.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li sizes up Nym with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nym drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nym looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li jabs at Nym's body.
Li throws a hook but Nym blocks it.
And Nym tries to counter it with a takedown but Li pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jet Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nym gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nym shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sudo Nym.
Nym moves out of range of the body kick.
Li throws a leg kick but Nym checks it.
Li moves into range and clinches up with Nym.
Nym is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nym has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Li after a bit of a struggle.
Nym is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to break free but Nym pushes him back against the cage.
Nym drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li stops a takedown attempt from Nym.
Nym is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nym is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nym drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li tests Nym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nym manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Nym is proving a slippery customer.
Nym throwing strikes from guard but Li blocks nicely.
Li is adopting a defensive guard.
Li will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nym missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li keeping full guard, as Nym tries to pass.
Li manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nym manages to get himself to full guard.
Li wants to control from the top but Nym keeps moving.
Nym 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nym looking for a sweep. Not yet Nym, not yet.
Li trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nym's guard.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Nym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that round.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nym shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nym blocks a head kick by Li.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nym manages to avoid it.
Nym drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Jet Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nym moves forwards but Li connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nym fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nym drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Nym checks a leg kick.
Li is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a hook.
Li throws a low kick but Nym avoids it.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Li has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nym shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Li pinned against the cage. Li gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jet Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sudo Nym.
Nym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nym shoots and misses
and Li counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Li is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nym wants a takedown but no success here.
Li avoiding damage as Nym throws knees to the body.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nym jumps guard but Li stands there with Nym around his waist. Nym gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Li is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li tries to circle away but Nym has him pinned against the cage.
Nym is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nym tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually Nym drops back down to his feet.
Nym is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Li scores with a four punch combination!
Li clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nym can't get the takedown.
Nym ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nym no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nym swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nym keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nym is keeping the position for now.
Li wants to control from the top but Nym keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Li gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Li won't be happy with that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nym is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nym can do to turn this around?
Li pushes Nym away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nym gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Li dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Li scores with a jab.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Nym.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li jabs Nym to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Li enables Nym to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Li manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nym postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Li wants to stand and escape but Nym is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nym throws a big elbow that misses.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nym is one step ahead there.
Li preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nym pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nym wants to sweep but no luck.
Li trying to control but Nym is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Nym looking to control.
Nym can't keep his opponent in guard - Li advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Li sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Li is looking to advance position but Nym won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nym is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Li with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sudo Nym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nym blocks a head kick by Li.
Li throws a combination. Nym tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nym takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nym shoots in for a double leg but Li sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Nym drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Li defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Nym with the counter takedown but Li avoids it easily.
Nym scores with a takedown into Li's guard.
Nym prevents Li from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nym stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jet Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nym tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Li, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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259 lbs
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262 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Young!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young lands with a good body shot.
Kantola misses with a head kick.
Kantola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kantola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kantola slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Kantola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kantola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Young tries to roll over but Kantola keeps him under control.
Kantola is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Young reverses the position - he's now on top in Kantola's guard.
Young wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola can't keep his opponent in guard - Young advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Young missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
I've been told that Young has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Kantola manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into half guard.
Young moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to get back to half guard.
Kantola is working hard here to advance position.
Young in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kantola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Young.
Young is looking to take a break and control but Kantola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Young tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Young has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Young tries to advance to mount but Kantola denies him.
Kantola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kantola is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kantola is not content to let Young control the position.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Young cracks Kantola with a big elbow.
Kantola is looking for a sweep.
Kantola manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kantola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Kantola manages to get to full guard.
Young slips nicely into half guard.
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.
Young is trying to control. Kantola wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kantola tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.
Young is looking to advance position but Kantola won't allow it.
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.
Young throwing shots but Kantola is blocking nicely.
Young not doing much here.
Young wants to free his trapped foot but Kantola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kantola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Young working Kantola over with strikes.
Kantola won't allow Young to pass to mount.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kantola defending well though.
Young wants to control but Kantola is keeping him busy.
Young thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kantola defending well though.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Kantola defends it.
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kantola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Young frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Young dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Kantola throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young throws a hook but Kantola blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kantola finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kantola tries a head kick but it misses.
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kantola slips a jab from Young.
Young misses with a low kick.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Kantola ducks down to avoid it.
Ari Kantola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Kantola.
Young attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kantola has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young drives through with a takedown into Kantola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Young wants to pass the guard but Kantola is keeping the position.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kantola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Young has passed into half guard!
Kantola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kantola keeps working.
Kantola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Young keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kantola's head.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Young stands and throws Kantola's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Keith Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Young.
Young working the ground and pound but Kantola is defending the strikes.
Kantola is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola regains half guard.
Kantola looking for submissions off his back.
Young works his foot free and advances to mount.
Young lands a big shot there that rocks Kantola but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Young trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Young lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Ari Kantola has been cut.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Young! Kantola is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keith Young!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Young thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Degrizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Degrizz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
34 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 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
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Degrizz quickly recovers to half guard.
Pukki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Degrizz tries to roll over but Pukki keeps him under control.
Pukki is stalling here. Degrizz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pukki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Degrizz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pukki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pukki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pukki defending well though.
Degrizz stalling away here and it's allowed Pukki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pukki pulls Degrizz in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Degrizz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pukki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Degrizz pushing down on Pukki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Degrizz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pukki tries to get to full guard but Degrizz has control of the leg.
Pukki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pukki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Degrizz passes into half guard.
Pukki is looking for a sweep. Degrizz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pukki trying to control from the bottom.
Pukki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Degrizz is staying active.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pukki is refusing to be controlled, as Degrizz sits in half guard.
Pukki is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pukki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pukki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Degrizz.
Pukki throws an off balance right hand
and Degrizz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Degrizz.
Degrizz postures up.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Degrizz from controlling successfully.
Degrizz pushing down on Pukki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pukki is trying to control but Degrizz manages to pass to mount!
Pukki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Degrizz is keen to just control but Pukki is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Degrizz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Degrizz is pressing down on Pukki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pukki is holding on for now.
Pukki manages to get to full guard.
Degrizz forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Jim Degrizz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Degrizz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pukki.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Degrizz is just out of range.
Degrizz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pukki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Degrizz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pukki thinking.
Degrizz slips under a jab from Pukki.
Degrizz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pukki sprawls and moves away.
Pukki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Degrizz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz tries to clinch up but Pukki circles away and keeps his distance.
Pukki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pukki is defended easily by Degrizz.
Degrizz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Degrizz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki throws an off balance right hand
and Degrizz counters with a single leg into guard. Pukki didn't expect that.
Degrizz is in close to Pukki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Degrizz wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
Degrizz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Degrizz won't allow Pukki to sweep him here.
Degrizz looking to sit in guard and control but Pukki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Degrizz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pukki is aware though and is defending well.
Pukki cracks Degrizz with a solid left hand.
Pukki throwing strikes from guard but Degrizz blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki passes Degrizz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pukki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pukki in particular looking to stall.
Pukki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pukki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jim Degrizz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Degrizz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is looking to stall here but Degrizz recovers full guard.
Degrizz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pukki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pukki trying to control but Degrizz is working from the bottom.
Degrizz can't keep his opponent in guard - Pukki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Degrizz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Degrizz is defending against the submission attempts here by Pukki.
Degrizz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pukki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pukki passes the guard and advances to mount!
Degrizz tries to lock up and control but Pukki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pukki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Degrizz.
Degrizz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pukki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pukki throws the left hand but Degrizz avoids the punch easily.
Degrizz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pukki finds it's way round the side to connect with Degrizz's head.
Pukki throws a body punch but Degrizz moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Degrizz misses its target.
Joulu Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pukki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Degrizz is trying to defend but Pukki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pukki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Degrizz keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degrizz is in trouble now - Pukki has advanced to mount!
Pukki lands a big shot there that rocks Degrizz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki unloading with bombs!
Degrizz is bucking up trying to escape but Pukki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Degrizz manages to control the position for a moment.
Degrizz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pukki unloading with bombs!
Pukki landing strikes from the mount.
Pukki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pukki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Degrizz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Pukki looking to control but Degrizz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pukki goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Degrizz turns into him and now he's in Pukki's guard.
Degrizz throwing strikes from guard but Pukki blocks nicely.
Pukki managing to control the position.
Degrizz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Pukki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pukki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pukki looking to control.
Degrizz being controlled here momentarily.
Degrizz trying to control but Pukki is working from the bottom.
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.
Degrizz trying to move into half guard but instead Pukki has managed to sweep!
Degrizz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pukki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pukki stands and throws Degrizz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Degrizz is not content to let Pukki control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Degrizz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pukki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naama comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. Gene Sarazen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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30
169 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauta Naama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Sarazen!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naama moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarazen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Naama can pounce on him.
Sarazen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Naama.
Naama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarazen cracks Naama with a good jab.
Naama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naama rushes Sarazen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Naama.
Naama throws a head punch that misses.
Sarazen effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Sarazen.
Naama blocks a body shot from Sarazen.
Naama tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarazen avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarazen avoids the elbow strike from Naama, against the cage.
Sarazen manages to break the clinch.
Naama misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
Naama swings for the body but Sarazen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Naama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Sloppy strikes from Naama. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Naama misses.
Naama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naama. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarazen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naama.
Sarazen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naama in his tracks.
It looks like Rauta Naama has been cut.
Naama throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sarazen counters with a nice uppercut.
Naama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WHATprivate in the buildup to the fight.
Sarazen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naama misses the shot to the body.
Gene Sarazen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naama.
Naama just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarazen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sarazen throws a looping overhand right but Naama ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Naama misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Naama. Those never looked like landing.
Naama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarazen moves away.
Naama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naama throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rauta Naama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarazen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naama tries to counter by clinching up but Sarazen breaks away and moves out of range.
Sarazen misses with a hook.
Naama tried to counter with a leg kick but Sarazen avoided it.
Naama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a poor cross that misses
and Naama counters with a stiff right hand.
Naama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sarazen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Naama.
Naama tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarazen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Naama circles away quickly and effectively.
Naama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sarazen ducks right into an uppercut from Naama.
Naama misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sarazen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sarazen throws a lazy right hand but Naama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarazen throws a looping overhand right but Naama ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Naama.
Naama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarazen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarazen slips a jab and a cross from Naama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naama. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarazen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naama throws a jab but it's blocked by Sarazen.
Sarazen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Sarazen misses its intended target.
Sarazen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naama.
Sarazen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naama throws a combination that misses
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Naama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sarazen cracks Naama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sarazen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Naama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarazen.
Naama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarazen circles away.
Sarazen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Naama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Naama.
It seemed like Sarazen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarazen just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Rauta Naama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rauta Naama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sarazen is looking to clinch but Naama is avoiding it.
Naama thinks about countering with a head kick.
Naama tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarazen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sarazen looks to land a right hand but Naama moved out of range.
Naama misses with a body shot.
Naama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarazen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarazen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Naama misses with a hook to the body
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarazen.
Naama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Naama throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naama misses with a wild combination.
Sarazen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naama.
Sarazen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarazen.
Gene Sarazen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naama looks to throw the jab but Sarazen is out of range.
Naama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Sarazen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Naama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naama fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Naama misses the target.
Sarazen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naama shoots for a double leg takedown but Sarazen sprawls well. He's pushed Naama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Naama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naama dives in and grabs Sarazen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sarazen pushes down on Naama's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Naama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Sarazen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Naama is rocked!
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!
Naama ducks into an uppercut from Sarazen and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gene Sarazen!
Gene Sarazen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Berdich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard B Riddick (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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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 13 - 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard B Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berdich has his takedown stuffed
and Riddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Berdich dives in and grabs Riddick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riddick pushes down on Berdich's head and hops out.
Riddick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riddick stuns Berdich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Riddick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berdich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berdich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berdich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddick avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Berdich.
Riddick throws a low kick but Berdich avoids it.
Riddick lunges at Berdich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berdich's hand.
Berdich shoots in but Riddick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riddick feints and then cracks Berdich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berdich down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick stuffs the takedown attempt from Berdich. Berdich gets slowly back to his feet.
Berdich shoots in looking for a takedown. Riddick tries to sprawl out of it but Berdich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riddick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Riddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Riddick catches Berdich right on the button with a cross.
Berdich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berdich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riddick's guard.
Berdich tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddick is retaining full guard.
Berdich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick looking to control.
Berdich throws a strike but Riddick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Berdich 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.
Berdich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berdich is trying to control the position but Riddick postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riddick trying to control but Berdich is working from the bottom.
Berdich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riddick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berdich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riddick escapes and throws Berdich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Berdich is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berdich looking for submissions off his back.
Riddick is trying to control. Berdich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berdich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riddick content to control rather than advance.
Berdich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Andy Berdich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berdich.
Berdich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Riddick takes a swing at Berdich's ribcage but misses.
Riddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berdich.
Berdich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddick's waist but Riddick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berdich off to one side.
Riddick misses with a body kick.
Berdich blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddick lands with a straight right. Berdich didn't see that one coming.
Berdich dives in and scores a takedown into Riddick's guard.
Berdich postures up in Riddick's guard and throws a big left but Riddick blocks it.
Berdich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard B Riddick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riddick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berdich shoots in but Riddick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Riddick. Beautiful body shot.
Riddick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berdich.
Berdich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riddick's waist but Riddick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berdich off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick misses with a hook.
Riddick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berdich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Berdich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riddick looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdich is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berdich fails with a takedown attempt.
Berdich slips under a jab.
Berdich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riddick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berdich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddick. Riddick obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdich takes one to the side of the head.
Berdich goes for a double leg but Riddick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riddick continues to drive forward.
Berdich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riddick to the ground. Berdich is now in Riddick's guard.
Riddick controls Berdich momentarily but Berdich frees himself.
Riddick is adopting a defensive guard.
Riddick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Riddick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berdich trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berdich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riddick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Berdich, into his guard.
Berdich keeping moving, preventing Riddick from controlling successfully.
Berdich wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andy Berdich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berdich wants to hit a switch here but Riddick passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Berdich there!
Berdich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berdich is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berdich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Berdich wants to get back to full guard.
Berdich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berdich wants to sweep here but Riddick controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard B Riddick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Riddick misses the target.
Riddick punishes Berdich's body with a nice straight punch.
Riddick misses with a straight left.
Berdich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berdich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Riddick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Berdich closes the distance and clinches up with Riddick, looking for a takedown. Berdich pushes Riddick against the cage but Riddick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berdich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Berdich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddick. That's going to slow Berdich down.
Berdich slips a jab from Riddick.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Berdich's front leg but catches the back leg as Berdich tries to avoid it.
Berdich with a poor takedown
and Riddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riddick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddick lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berdich is rocked!
Riddick lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Berdich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riddick has Berdich pressed against the cage. He pushes Berdich back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Riddick throws a beautiful elbow that sends Berdich crashing to the floor! Riddick piles on the pressure with more strikes! Berdich is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard B Riddick!
A very excited looking Richard B Riddick 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Unkown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by MGK - Wild Boy ft. Waka Flocka Flame. Unkown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I.C.P. BITCHES! MIRrorCulZ. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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141 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 4 - 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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Unkown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unkown avoids the body shot from Smith.
Unkown tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Unkown throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Unkown will be more careful next time no doubt.
Unkown throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Unkown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Unkown misses with a few strikes there.
Unkown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Unkown lands in his opponent's guard.
Unkown wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Unkown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Unkown tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Unkown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unkown throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith won't allow Unkown to sweep him here.
Unkown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unkown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Unkown to sweep him here.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Unkown is keeping the position.
Unkown is controlling Smith's posture.
Unkown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Unkown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unkown wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unkown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Unkown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Unkown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Unkown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Unkown trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unkown throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unkown manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control from the top but Unkown keeps moving.
Unkown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Unkown is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Unkown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Unkown wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unkown manages to get himself to full guard.
Unkown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Unkown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Unkown postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unkown prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is pulling down on Unkown's head. It's preventing any offense from Unkown, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unkown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Unkown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Unkown.
Unkown keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Unkown sprawls well.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Johnny Unkown has been cut.
Unkown looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Unkown misses with a head kick.
Smith connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a head kick by Unkown.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Jimmy Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unkown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Unkown!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Unkown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Jimmy Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Unkown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Smith turns into Unkown and is now in his guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Unkown keeps moving.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Unkown wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Unkown wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Unkown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Unkown 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.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Unkown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unkown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Unkown stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Unkown forces his way into half guard.
Unkown blocks the strikes from Smith.
Unkown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unkown works his way into full mount!
Unkown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Unkown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Unkown prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Unkown with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Unkown lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Unkown raining down shots from the mount!
Smith is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Unkown! Smith is hurt baaadly! Unkown is firing away with more strikes - Smith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Unkown!
Johnny Unkown is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Johnny Unkown 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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