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AMW 12 - Meltdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lawsoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Lawsoner looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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250 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Lawsoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Achilles Adonis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawsoner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Adonis has eaten all the pies!
Adonis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adonis shoots in and bounces Lawsoner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawsoner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adonis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adonis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawsoner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawsoner is breathing heavily.
Adonis is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lawsoner is trying to escape and Adonis transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lawsoner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Adonis! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Achilles Adonis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Garris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Garris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Garris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hasashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hasashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom.
Garris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom.
Garris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garris is trying to keep Hasashi in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garris misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garris defending well though.
Hasashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi working over Garris with some ground and pound. Garris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garris is staying active underneath Hasashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasashi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasashi.
Hasashi content to control rather than advance.
Garris actively working from the bottom here.
Hasashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi is nestled in close to Garris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hasashi working Garris over with strikes.
Hasashi is trying to control. Garris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garris actively working from the bottom here.
Hasashi wants to pass to mount but Garris is defending the position.
Hasashi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garris actively working from the bottom here.
Garris is breathing heavily.
Hasashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasashi is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Garris manages to get to full guard.
Garris wants to stand up but Hasashi is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hasashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Garris misses with a takedown attempt
and Hasashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Hasashi trying to control the action but Garris is working from the bottom.
Hasashi working the head and body with strikes.
Hasashi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garris some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hasashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hasashi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hasashi is trying to control. Garris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hasashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garris is refusing to be controlled, as Hasashi sits in half guard.
Hasashi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasashi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hasashi wants to take a breather but Garris is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hasashi there.
Hasashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hasashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hasashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasashi trying to control from Garris's half guard. Garris has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hasashi thows a big elbow that misses.
Hasashi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom.
Hasashi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hasashi gets a takedown into half guard.
Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hasashi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hasashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Garris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garris is keeping the position for now.
Hasashi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hasashi throws and elbow that misses. Garris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasashi's guard. Nice move by Garris!
Hasashi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hasashi grinds an elbow into Garris's temple.
Hasashi working the head and body with strikes.
Garris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hasashi connects with a decent elbow.
Hasashi landing a few strikes.
Garris taking a bit of punishment here - Hasashi scoring with strikes.
Hasashi lands a nice forearm strike.
Hasashi controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Hasashi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hanzo Hasashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hasashi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hasashi showed some decent athleticism there.
Nice strikes from Hasashi there.
Hasashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Hasashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hasashi.
Hasashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garris keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garris being controlled here, momentarily.
Hasashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hasashi distracts Garris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hasashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasashi looking to pass the guard.
Garris scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hasashi feints and as Garris raises his hands in defense, Hasashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hasashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasashi trying to control but Garris is working from the bottom.
Garris looking for a guillotine here but Hasashi defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hasashi distracts Garris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garris keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
Hasashi is in close to Garris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hasashi stands up over Garris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasashi looking to sit in guard and control but Garris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garris trying to control but Hasashi is working from the bottom.
Hanzo Hasashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hasashi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hasashi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garris wants to stand and escape but Hasashi is having none of it.
Hasashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garris's head.
Rex Garris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hasashi controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo Hasashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hasashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hasashi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desean Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awesome is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Boss Theme. 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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212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desean Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Awesome!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters slips a jab and a cross from Awesome.
Waters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Awesome shoots and misses
and Waters counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Awesome!
Awesome avoids a series of strikes thrown by Waters.
Awesome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waters.
Awesome really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters working for a submission but Awesome is keeping him at bay.
Awesome blocking the ground and pound.
Awesome keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Awesome wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Waters.
Awesome is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Awesome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waters wants to finish this one by submission but Awesome is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Waters.
Waters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Waters punishing his opponent with strikes.
Awesome is bucking up trying to escape but Waters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awesome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waters.
Waters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Waters.
Awesome throwing hammer fists to the chest of Waters. What's that going to do exactly?
Awesome wants to control but Waters is having none of it.
Awesome is working to get back to half guard.
Awesome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Waters forces the positional change into back control.
Waters has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Awesome is defending well but eventually Waters manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Awesome has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desean Waters!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Zumbehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rua (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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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Zumbehl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rua!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zumbehl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zumbehl ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Zumbehl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
Rua leaves Zumbehl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zumbehl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Zumbehl's ribs.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Zumbehl slips the punch.
A left lands for Rua.
Frank Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zumbehl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zumbehl moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Zumbehl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zumbehl fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Zumbehl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zumbehl takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zumbehl blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zumbehl.
A cross from Rua lands.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Zumbehl moved out of range.
A lazy left from Rua finds it's target.
A left lands for Rua.
Zumbehl is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zumbehl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Zumbehl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oh Zumbehl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to bum rush Zumbehl with a series of wild strikes but Zumbehl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zumbehl seems to have got his legs back now.
Rua 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.
Rua scores with a body shot.
Rua lands a big right hand that sends Zumbehl crashing to the mat! Rua stays standing though and waves Zumbehl back to his feet!
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zumbehl fails to land the takedown.
Zumbehl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zumbehl is breathing heavily.
Rua connects with a jab.
Zumbehl checks a low kick from Rua.
Rua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua lands a brutal uppercut that launches Zumbehl off his feet! Zumbehl tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Keefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Mark Keefer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxim Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Keefer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Keefer.
Danga de danga de dang - Keefer scores with a four punch combination!
Keefer with a jab.
Keefer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maxim Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond is looking to land body kicks.
Keefer blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond throws a body kick that misses.
Diamond throws a leg kick which misses Keefer's front leg but catches the back leg as Keefer tries to avoid it.
Diamond throws a head kick that Keefer semi-blocks.
Diamond lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keefer scores with a punch to the head.
Keefer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keefer tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keefer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond is looking to land body kicks.
Diamond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Keefer swinging wildly here.
Diamond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keefer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diamond throws a push kick but Keefer slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Diamond.
Diamond tries to keep at a distance but Keefer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diamond tries to land knees in the clinch but Keefer avoids the damage to the body.
Diamond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keefer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keefer dives in and grabs Diamond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diamond pushes down on Keefer's head and hops out.
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maxim Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diamond throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keefer lands with a shot to the body.
Diamond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keefer. That did some damage!
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
Keefer moves in looking to clinch but Diamond pushes him off.
Keefer tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond takes one to the side of the head.
Diamond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keefer's calf.
Diamond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Keefer lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keefer shoots in looking for a takedown. Diamond tries to sprawl out of it but Keefer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diamond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond throws the kick towards the body but Keefer avoids it.
Diamond slips a straight right by Keefer.
Keefer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keefer fails to land the takedown.
Maxim Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Keefer.
Diamond lands a nice looking body kick.
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keefer moves out of range as Diamond throws a body kick.
Diamond throws a push kick but Keefer slaps the foot to one side.
Diamond throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Keefer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diamond.
Keefer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Keefer looks gassed!
Diamond thows a body kick. Keefer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keefer fails to land with a series of punches.
Diamond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diamond!
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Keefer moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Diamond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keefer cracks Diamond with an open hand slap.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Diamond fakes the leg kick and cracks Keefer in the body.
Keefer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keefer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diamond.
Keefer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diamond.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keefer's head.
Diamond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diamond goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keefer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
Diamond connects with a high kick.
Diamond feints and then cracks Keefer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keefer down.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keefer lands a jab-cross combination.
Keefer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diamond stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond looking to slow down the pace here.
Diamond tries a body shot but Keefer blocks it.
Diamond tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keefer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diamond has him pressed against the cage.
Keefer working hard to break the clinch.
Diamond slows down the pace here.
Keefer looking to stall.
Diamond looking to stall.
Keefer avoids the elbow strike from Diamond, against the cage.
Diamond misses with an elbow strike.
Diamond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keefer blocks it with crossed arms.
Diamond trying to control the position but instead, Keefer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diamond into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Maxim Diamond.
A combination from Keefer does no damage.
Keefer scores with a one two! Diamond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keefer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamond wants to slow Keefer down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Keefer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diamond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keefer avoids the body shot from Diamond.
Keefer tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Keefer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keefer tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keefer throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keefer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keefer off to one side.
Keefer with a nice cross.
Diamond takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keefer moves into range and clinches up with Diamond.
Diamond wants to stall.
Keefer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diamond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diamond tries a knee to the head but Keefer blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keefer trying to stall but Diamond improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diamond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keefer's brow.
Keefer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keefer tries to circle away but Diamond has him pinned against the cage.
Diamond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keefer blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keefer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keefer has Diamond pressed against the cage.
Diamond tries a knee to the head but Keefer blocks it.
Keefer wants to get back to striking at distance but Diamond won't allow it.
Keefer is looking to control Diamond's arms but Diamond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keefer has his back to the cage.
Keefer is trying to break free.
Diamond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keefer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keefer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keefer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keefer is breathing heavily.
Diamond throws a push kick but Keefer slaps the foot to one side.
Keefer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keefer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keefer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diamond is fending him off so far but Keefer persists. Nope, Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxim Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Keefer.
Both fighters circling a little - Diamond finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diamond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keefer.
Diamond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diamond scores with a nice body kick.
Diamond looks for the body kick but Keefer saw that one coming.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keefer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diamond swivels and escapes.
Keefer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diamond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keefer.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diamond - that will leave a mark!
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Keefer moves out of range easily.
Diamond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keefer.
Keefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Keefer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diamond.
Diamond connects with a solid leg kick.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Keefer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diamond.
Diamond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diamond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keefer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Keefer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Diamond there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diamond.
Keefer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mark Keefer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keefer blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Keefer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keefer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diamond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diamond is looking to slow Keefer down with leg kicks.
Diamond throws a head kick that half lands.
Diamond misses with a kick to the body.
Diamond lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diamond.
Keefer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diamond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diamond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keefer misses with a few strikes there.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Diamond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diamond throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Keefer blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Maxim Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond throws a nice head kick!
Keefer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Keefer both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diamond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Keefer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Diamond thumps Keefer with a low kick.
Keefer blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Keefer looks to score with a jab to the body but Diamond is just out of range.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond thumps Keefer with a low kick.
Keefer misses with a wild combination.
Keefer throws a body punch but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keefer.
Both fighters circling a little - Diamond finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Diamond lands but Keefer takes it in his stride.
Diamond scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keefer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diamond - the referee stops the clock and Keefer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diamond. Keefer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diamond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keefer blocks a head kick by Diamond.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Keefer fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Diamond dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Keefer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diamond misses with a body kick.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond misses with a head kick.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Keefer.
Nice body kick there by Diamond.
Diamond throws a head kick that Keefer semi-blocks.
Diamond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keefer misses with a looping right.
Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Keefer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keefer throws a one two combo.
Diamond throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Diamond misses with a wild body shot.
Keefer misses with a double jab.
Keefer tries to bum rush Diamond with a series of wild strikes but Diamond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diamond feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keefer's calf.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Keefer.
Keefer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keefer fails to land the takedown.
Diamond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diamond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keefer fails with the takedown.
Keefer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diamond is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Keefer.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diamond misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Diamond.
Keefer misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Diamond.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diamond.
Diamond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keefer moves out of range as Diamond throws a body kick.
Diamond lands with a slapping head kick.
Keefer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diamond.
Keefer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diamond.
Diamond throws a wild body kick that Keefer sees coming a mile off.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond throws a head kick that Keefer semi-blocks.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diamond. Keefer shrugs it off though.
Diamond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diamond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keefer. That did some damage!
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamond.
Diamond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diamond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keefer tries to clinch up.
Keefer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diamond misses with a jab to the body
and Keefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diamond fakes the leg kick and cracks Keefer in the body.
Keefer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diamond.
A good leg kick by Diamond.
Diamond scores with a kick to the body.
Diamond throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Diamond.
Diamond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keefer.
Diamond is looking to land body kicks.
Diamond connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond lands a head kick!
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamond.
Diamond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keefer avoids the head kick by Diamond.
Diamond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diamond throws a wild body kick that Keefer sees coming a mile off.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond throws a head kick but Keefer moves out of range.
Diamond is looking to slow Keefer down with leg kicks.
Keefer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Keefer throws a hook to the side of Diamond's head but Diamond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diamond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Keefer.
Keefer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diamond.
Keefer scores with a hook to the body. Diamond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diamond connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diamond. That's going to slow Keefer down.
Keefer misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diamond. That's going to slow Keefer down.
Diamond slips a jab and a cross from Keefer.
Diamond misses with a kick to the body
and Keefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diamond lands with a kick to the temple. Keefer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Keefer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diamond.
Keefer throws a series of punches but Diamond avoids them all with ease.
Keefer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Keefer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diamond.
Diamond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Diamond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keefer if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamond lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diamond scores with a kick to the body.
Diamond throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diamond with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diamond scores with a kick to the body.
Diamond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diamond has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Diamond!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boot Head will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Head.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head lands a big head kick that sends Baggins tumbling to the mat! Head takes a step backwards and waves Baggins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Baggins is rocked!
It looks like Frodo Baggins has been cut.
Head feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Baggins crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boot Head!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alcaeus Theban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alcaeus Theban enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alcaeus Theban!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theban blocks a head kick by Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Theban looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Theban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Theban just misses with a punch to the body.
Theban looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids the body shot from Theban.
Theban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Theban chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Theban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theban wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Theban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is really struggling to control Theban but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Theban has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Theban's knee but Theban avoids it well.
Theban throws a right and a left that both miss.
Theban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva cracks the inside of Theban's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theban takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Theban swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Theban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Good work by Theban as he checks the leg kick.
Theban misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva wants to clinch up but Theban keeps it at a distance.
Theban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Theban misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva feints and then cracks Theban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Theban down.
Theban misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Theban was not able to check.
Theban blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Theban throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Theban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theban swivels and escapes.
Silva throws a head kick that Theban semi-blocks.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
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.
Silva throws a hook but Theban avoids it easily.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Theban misses with a combination
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Theban takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Theban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alcaeus Theban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Theban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Theban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Theban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Theban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theban throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Theban misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Theban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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.
Theban misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Theban has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Theban misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Theban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Theban controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Theban working hard to break the clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Theban avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thebans head.
Theban tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Theban wants to break free but Silva has control.
Theban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva prevents Theban from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Theban controls the action.
Theban wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Theban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Theban is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva gets through Theban's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Theban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theban blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Theban has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theban's efforts to push away.
Silva is trying to drag Theban to the mat but Theban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Silva as the two fighters clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Theban tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Theban has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Theban is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Alcaeus Theban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theban is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theban's elbow.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva has Theban pressed against the cage, preventing Theban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Theban's efforts to push away.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Theban can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Theban looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Theban is keeping the position.
Theban wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Theban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Theban is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Theban from getting back to his feet.
Theban doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Theban pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Theban circles away.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theban.
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.
Theban misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Theban misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Theban was not able to check.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theban circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Theban's side.
Silva defending well as Theban loads up on a big left hand.
Theban falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Theban backing up. Theban nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Buhr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus McDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhr comes to the cage accompanied by The Addicts - Viva La Revolution. McDowell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Line in Marvelous Times. Markus McDowell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Buhr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus McDowell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhr scores with a hook to the body. McDowell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buhr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDowell ducks under a wild hook from Buhr.
Buhr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDowell slips under a jab.
Buhr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDowell.
McDowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buhr.
McDowell dodges the punch combination from Buhr.
McDowell thumps Buhr with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDowell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDowell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buhr misses with a double jab.
McDowell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDowell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDowell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buhr misses with a straight right.
Buhr throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDowell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buhr is breathing heavily.
McDowell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDowell lands a big head kick that sends Buhr tumbling to the mat! McDowell takes a step backwards and waves Buhr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Buhr is rocked!
It looks like Alexander Buhr has been cut.
McDowell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Buhr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDowell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Buhr hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Markus McDowell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Little had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Little!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rod Rico!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Rico catches Little right on the button with a cross.
Rico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Little was well out of range. Poor timing from Rico.
Rico connects with a nice looking jab.
Rico misses with a hook. Little ducked under it nicely.
Rico lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rico.
Rico displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Omar Little has been cut.
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!
Rico scores with a jab to the body.
Rico lands a left and a right that send Little crashing to the mat, dazed. Rico thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Little is rocked!
Rico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Rod Rico has been cut.
Little takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rico fails to land with a series of punches.
Rico paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rico lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Little is looking to close the distance but Rico sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Little crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Little is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rod Rico!
Rod Rico is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Override (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by IM ALL IN. Override is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring the Pain. Moses Diggs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Override!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Override looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Override can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diggs, as that shot connected.
Override moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Override throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Override.
Override attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Override throws a solid leg kick but Diggs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Override.
Override is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Override misses the body punch
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Override takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good shot there by Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses.
Override dodges the punch combination from Diggs.
Override decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs wants to improve his position but Override is controlling well.
Override wants to stand up but Diggs is controlling the position.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
Override stands up out of the half guard.
Override scores with a kick to the body.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Override is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Override walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Override. That did some damage!
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Override. Override obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Override misses with a two punch combination.
Override takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Override looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Override takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Override avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Moses Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs cracks the inside of Override's front leg.
Diggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Override takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diggs digs a good body shot into Override's ribs.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs jabs at Override's body.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggs misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs feints and then cracks Override's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Override down.
Override on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Override stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diggs works Override's body with a nice hook.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Override's ribs.
Diggs throws a series of strikes that have Override backpedaling.
Diggs stuns Override with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Override off the cage and back into rage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Override's ribs.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs misses with a combination
and Override counters with a nice body shot.
Override misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Override takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs works Override's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
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.
Override fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Override gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
A low kick from Override misses
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Override can do to turn this around?
Override thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs jabs at Override's body.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Override takes a jab right on the kisser.
Override has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Override there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggs punishes Override's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs tests Override's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Override takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diggs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Override is rocked!
Diggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Override is still on wobbly legs! Can Diggs finish him?
Diggs cracks Override on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Override falls backwards against the cage. Diggs follows up with more strikes that drop Override to his knees. Diggs keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Override! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Diggs!
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