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HFC 234 Big Risks Big Rewards PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Swanson (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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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Swanson !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a shot to the body.
Raphael Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrett throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrett throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garrett dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Swanson looks to land a combination but Garrett avoids it well.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Swanson .
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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!
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Garrett throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garrett counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Swanson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Garrett dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Garrett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson .
Swanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garrett counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Garrett to acknowledge the strikes.
Garrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
It looked like Garrett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Garrett slips the punch.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Garrett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrett counters with a two punch combo.
Swanson tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Garrett avoids it well.
Garrett throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Swanson tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Garrett counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson .
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Swanson looks to land a combination but Garrett avoids it well.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garrett dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Swanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garrett counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Garrett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Garrett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garrett is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Garrett counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Garrett counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson .
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Garrett counters with a two punch combo.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett slips a straight right by Swanson .
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrett counters with a three punch combo that has Swanson backing up. Swanson nods at Garrett to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson .
It looked like Garrett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Swanson 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.
Swanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Garrett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Garrett moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garrett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Garrett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson .
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Swanson .
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Garrett avoids it well.
Swanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garrett rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Swanson .
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Garrett slips a jab and a cross from Swanson .
As Swanson looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo bu Swanson just gets out of the way.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garrett counters with a left and a right that stings Swanson .
Swanson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrett circles away quickly and effectively.
Swanson tries to bum rush Garrett with a series of wild strikes but Garrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garrett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson .
Swanson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrett counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Garrett is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson misses with a double jab
and Garrett counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swanson is rocked!
Swanson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garrett comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Swanson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Garrett is on him like rabid pit bull! Swanson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonso Garrett!
Alfonso Garrett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Truman Goverdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by Suffa by Hed Pe. Truman Goverdeen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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235 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Truman Goverdeen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goverdeen wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Rivers wants to stand up but Goverdeen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Goverdeen tries to roll over but Rivers keeps him under control.
Goverdeen trying to control but Rivers postures up.
Rivers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goverdeen 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.
Goverdeen trying to hold on to Rivers's head to control him but Rivers postures up.
Goverdeen is doing well to control the position and prevent Rivers from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goverdeen actively working from the bottom here.
Rivers wants to take a breather but Goverdeen is having none of it.
Goverdeen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rivers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goverdeen's head.
Rivers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goverdeen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Truman Goverdeen has been cut.
Goverdeen shoots for a takedown but Rivers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Goverdeen as Rivers shoots in.
Rivers drives through and clinches with Goverdeen against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goverdeen blocks an elbow strike.
Rivers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goverdeen wants to break free but Rivers has control.
Goverdeen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers has his takedown stuffed
and Goverdeen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rivers!
Rivers throws Goverdeen to one side and escapes!
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!
Rivers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goverdeen is trying to defend but Rivers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Goverdeen looking for submissions off his back.
Goverdeen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goverdeen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
Rivers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goverdeen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goverdeen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goverdeen has a closed guard, preventing Rivers from standing up.
Goverdeen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Goverdeen leaves Rivers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers lands with a nice combination. Goverdeen backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Rivers. Those never looked like landing.
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goverdeen takes the fight into the clinch.
Goverdeen drags the fight down to the ground.
Goverdeen pulls Rivers in to control the position.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Goverdeen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Truman Goverdeen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goverdeen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Goverdeen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivers was covering up waiting for the punch and Goverdeen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivers working for a triangle but Goverdeen defends it easily.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Goverdeen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goverdeen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rivers dives on top into guard.
Rivers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Goverdeen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rivers is looking to defend but Goverdeen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rivers! Goverdeen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rivers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Truman Goverdeen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Life Is Beautiful. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hughes to the mat! Hughes manages to get full guard.
Brandon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandon stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Hughes looking to control.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandon controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a hook. Brandon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hughes enables Brandon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hughes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hughes pulls Brandon in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brandon chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandon passes into half guard.
Brandon controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brandon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hughes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brandon not doing much here.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Brandon.
Brandon looking for a submission but Hughes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandon is stalling in the full guard.
Brandon postures up.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Brandon avoids it well and moves away.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ezekiel Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Brandon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandon's head.
Brandon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ezekiel Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughes's guard now, I'm sure.
Brandon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hughes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Brandon counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hughes. Beautiful body shot.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brandon checks a leg kick.
Brandon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to sprawl but Brandon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brandon moves into full mount! Hughes won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandon throws a sloppy strike and Hughes uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Hughes has ended up in Brandon's guard.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Hughes wants to stand but Brandon is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Brandon.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hughes has control of Brandon's left arm, preventing Brandon from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
Hughes controlling the position.
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brandon on the ground.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Brandon 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.
Brandon throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brandon.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hughes rushes Brandon and presses him up against the cage.
Brandon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brandon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Brandon's brow.
Junior Brandon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Brandon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Brandon!
Hughes wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Brandon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Brandon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandon trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes controls Brandon momentarily but Brandon frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hughes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandon uses it to pass to side control.
Brandon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brandon taking a breather here.
Hughes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Brandon connects with a nice short shot to Hughes's temple.
Still in half guard, Brandon seems content to control.
Brandon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hughes trying to control but Brandon postures up.
Brandon content to control rather than advance.
Brandon thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
More stalling from Brandon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hughes's guard.
Hughes pushes Brandon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ezekiel Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandon.
Hughes throws a low kick but Brandon moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Brandon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brandon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brandon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Brandon controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon moves nicely into side control.
Junior Brandon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brandon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes is trying to escape the position but Brandon is controlling the position.
Hughes wants to control but Brandon postures up.
Brandon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hughes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Brandon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandon 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Brandon!
Junior Brandon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Slenderman Creeper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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158 lbs
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30
159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slenderman Creeper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creeper throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Creeper fights it but they end up in guard.
Creeper is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie stops Creeper from standing up.
Gracie trying to control but Creeper is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creeper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Creeper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Creeper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Creeper is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creeper tries to land a body kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Creeper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Creeper throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ronaldo Gracie has been cut.
Creeper misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creeper defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Creeper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Creeper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creeper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Creeper!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creeper explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Creeper avoids it really well and circles away.
Creeper throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Creeper.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Creeper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Creeper tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Creeper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Creeper from standing back up.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Creeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Creeper defending well though.
Gracie trying to control the action but Creeper is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Creeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Creeper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Creeper wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creeper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Creeper gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronaldo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creeper tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Creeper looks to clinch
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Creeper pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ronaldo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is pushing down on Creeper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Creeper is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Creeper is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Creeper is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creeper is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Creeper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Creeper misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Creeper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes but Creeper manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Creeper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Creeper wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Creeper stands up out of the half guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Creeper.
Creeper tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Creeper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Creeper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slenderman Creeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gracie.
Creeper misses with a double jab.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Creeper napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Creeper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Creeper regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Creeper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Creeper is holding on for now.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Creeper wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronaldo Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Creeper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Creeper does no damage.
Creeper goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Creeper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Creeper fights it but they end up in guard.
Creeper is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Creeper.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Creeper is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creeper trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Creeper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creeper.
Creeper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Creeper reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Creeper rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his hands free as Creeper looks to control.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Creeper buck him off.
Gracie lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Slenderman Creeper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Creeper pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Creeper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is punishing Creeper with some ground and pound.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Creeper tries to break free.
Gracie wants to control but Creeper is keeping busy.
Creeper showing good submission defense here.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his hands free as Creeper looks to control.
Creeper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Creeper wants to get back to his feet.
Creeper takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to control Creeper but Creeper is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronaldo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Slenderman Creeper was interviewed post fight and said 'the judges had it all wrong'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle has chosen Right On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. David Grossman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
203 lbs
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27
190 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grossman fails with a takedown attempt.
Grossman takes one to the chin there.
Grossman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grossman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handle looks to land a combination. Grossman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grossman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Handle circles away.
No joy there for Handle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grossman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Grossman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grossman shoots in looking for a takedown. Handle tries to sprawl out of it but Grossman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Handle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Handle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grossman shoots and misses
and Handle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Handle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman dives in and grabs Handle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handle pushes down on Grossman's head and hops out.
Grossman shoots for a double leg takedown but Handle sprawls well. He's pushed Grossman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grossman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Handle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossman under the eye.
Grossman misses with a takedown
and Handle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grossman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle tries to bum rush Grossman with a series of wild strikes but Grossman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grossman tries to counter with a takedown but Handle is quick to defend against it.
Handle lands a head shot.
Grossman is rocked!
Handle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grossman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handle leaves Grossman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Handle scores with a jab to the head.
Handle lands a glancing blow to the side of Grossman's head.
Handle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grossman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Grossman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Handle's guard.
Grossman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Handle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grossman has Handle in his guard.
Grossman 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.
Grossman has gone for a leg lock! Handle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Grossman's guard.
Handle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grossman's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Handle defends well.
Handle throwing strikes from guard but Grossman blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossman working for a triangle but Handle defends it easily.
Handle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grossman is on top in guard.
Grossman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Grossman seems to have locked his on tight now - Handle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Grossman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Grossman!
During a confident post fight interview, David Grossman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen Boats & Hoes as his entrance music. Buster Quinn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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32
260 lbs
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Quinn!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch takes the fight into the clinch.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quinn gets control of Lynch's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quinn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quinn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lynch dives into side control.
Lynch taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Lynch controlling the position easily from mount.
Quinn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Quinn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
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.
Lynch controlling from the full mount.
Lynch tries to control but Quinn wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lynch wants to control but Quinn has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Quinn pushes Lynch off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Quinn circles away.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Quinn circles away.
Quinn tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quinn scores with a nice right hand.
Lynch moves out of range as Quinn throws a body kick.
Lynch moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Quinn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lynch is leaning against Quinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Lynch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Buster Quinn has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lynch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Quinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Lynch lands an elbow inside that Quinn shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quinn's brow.
Quinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lynch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quinn looks winded!
Lynch has Quinn pressed against the cage, preventing Quinn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lynch lands a nice elbow.
Lynch lands an elbow inside.
Lynch misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Lynch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Quinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynch.
Lynch stalling.
Quinn dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
Quinn digs a right hand into Lynch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynch's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quinn.
Quinn working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Lynch.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Quinn misses with the head strike.
Lynch lands a body punch.
Quinn tries to throw a body punch but Lynch avoids it by throwing Quinn back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshawn Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Quinn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quinn misses with a body shot.
Lynch moves into the clinch successfully.
Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quinn pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lynch.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lynch.
Quinn is struggling to control the position.
Quinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Buster Quinn's cut even more.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Lynch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Quinn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch effectively controlling the action here.
Lynch lands a vicious elbow to the side of Quinn's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Lynch tries to finish him with strikes but Quinn still seems able to defend himself so Lynch steps back and lets Quinn get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Quinn is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a left hand
and Lynch counters with a right hand from hell and Quinn is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshawn Lynch!
Marshawn Lynch 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 Oliver Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Armis's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Webbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis tries for a takedown but Webbs circles away easily
and Webbs counters with a thumping low kick.
Eli Armis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Webbs.
Armis avoids the head kick by Webbs.
Armis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webbs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Armis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis is stalling in the full guard.
Webbs is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Morbid Conditioning, Trans, Esc School $1000 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armis postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Webbs is keeping the position.
Webbs trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Armis trying to control but Webbs is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armis goes for a double leg but Webbs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Webbs continues to drive forward.
Armis avoids the head kick by Webbs.
Armis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armis shoots and misses
and Webbs counters with a head kick. That will keep Armis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oliver Webbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Armis.
Armis has a takedown stuffed.
Webbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armis moves away.
Webbs stuffs the takedown attempt from Armis. Armis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armis is defended easily by Webbs.
Webbs misses with a head kick.
Oliver Webbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webbs lands with a kick to the temple. Armis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Webbs throws a leg kick that misses.
Armis with the counter takedown but Webbs avoids it easily.
Armis dives in for a single leg takedown but Webbs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Armis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Armis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webbs tries to avoid it but Armis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webbs to the ground. Webbs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armis closes the distance and clinches up with Webbs, looking for a takedown. Armis pushes Webbs against the cage but Webbs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armis darts in looking for a takedown but Webbs gets double underhooks and turns Armis into the cage.
Webbs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Armis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webbs avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs misses with a head kick.
Armis drives through with a takedown into Webbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armis trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Webbs is keeping the position.
Webbs has control of Armis's left arm, preventing Armis from doing any damage.
Armis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webbs wants to sweep here but Armis controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armis passes into half guard.
Webbs is defending against the submission attempts here by Armis.
Armis wants to pass the guard but Webbs is defending well.
Armis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Webbs reverses the position - he's now on top in Armis's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armis is trying to keep Webbs in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Webbs dominated that round.
That's time! Webbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Webbs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armis's calf.
Armis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Webbs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Armis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Webbs counters with a one-two to the body.
Armis is rocked!
Armis fails with the takedown
and Webbs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Armis is still on wobbly legs! Can Webbs finish him?
Armis wants to stay close but Webbs steps back to make room for something. Armis seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Webbs and Armis drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oliver Webbs!
An out of breath Oliver Webbs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Wolf Keizer comes to the cage accompanied by MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER. Lynch has chosen Dezarie / Most High as his entrance music. 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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262 lbs
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258 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big counter combination but Lynch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range of the body kick.
Lynch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lynch lands an overhand right.
Lynch misses with a two punch combination.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lynch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lynch blocks a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
A short right from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch is trying to push Van De Wolf Keizer away but Van De Wolf Keizer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Lynch is looking to break free of the clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer has double underhooks.
Lynch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer breaks from the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer clinches.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynch backwards.
Lynch is trying to break free.
Lynch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've been hearing reports that Van De Wolf Keizer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lynch tries to circle away but Van De Wolf Keizer has him pinned against the cage.
Lynch slowing the pace effectively.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves into the clinch.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch misses with some punches.
Lynch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lynch prevents a body shot from Van De Wolf Keizer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joshua Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van De Wolf Keizer darts in looking for a takedown but Lynch gets double underhooks and turns Van De Wolf Keizer into the cage.
A jab from Van De Wolf Keizer does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynch lands with a hook. Van De Wolf Keizer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lynch misses with a hook.
Van De Wolf Keizer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynch throws out the jab.
As Lynch looks to move away, Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big counter combo bu Lynch just gets out of the way.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under a wild hook from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynch controls his hands.
Lynch is trying to force a seperation but Van De Wolf Keizer has the dominant position.
Van De Wolf Keizer breaks from the clinch.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Lynch throws a fast counter high kick but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van De Wolf Keizer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Wolf Keizer has managed to clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a nice right hand.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch lands with a good body shot.
Lynch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a punch to the body.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a hook but Lynch avoids it easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a jab to the body
and Lynch counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice combination there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Van De Wolf Keizer on that attempt.
Lynch throws a counter combo.
Van De Wolf Keizer has his takedown stuffed
and Lynch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van De Wolf Keizer or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynch, which made it look bad.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Joost Van De Wolf Keizer 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joshua Lynch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van De Wolf Keizer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynch circles away quickly and effectively.
Lynch misses with a hook. Van De Wolf Keizer ducked under it nicely.
Joshua Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch throws the left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the punch easily.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lynch is out of range and Van De Wolf Keizer settles back down.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a two punch combination.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van De Wolf Keizer scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lynch with a hook.
Lynch cracks Van De Wolf Keizer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lynch has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van De Wolf Keizer to stand back up!
Van De Wolf Keizer is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Lynch catches Van De Wolf Keizer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to land a left hand but Lynch moved out of range nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch lands a nice shot that snaps Van De Wolf Keizer's head back.
Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer maintains the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands with a light punch inside.
Lynch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van De Wolf Keizer has him pressed against the cage.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries for a takedown but Lynch manages to get underhooks.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lynch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Van De Wolf Keizer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lynch's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lynch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van De Wolf Keizer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van De Wolf Keizer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer tried to counter with a leg kick but Lynch avoided it.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lynch looks to clinch
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a body kick that stops Lynch in his tracks momentarily.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van De Wolf Keizer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Van De Wolf Keizer misses.
Lynch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van De Wolf Keizer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van De Wolf Keizer on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a lazy uppercut
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a two punch combo.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lynch on the side of the head.
Lynch throws out a loose jab but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lynch if he has to take too many more of those.
Lynch tries to clinch but Van De Wolf Keizer is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynch misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for a counter combo.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer dodges the punch combination from Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a counter high kick but Lynch was just alert enough 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!
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the head kick by Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land a body kick
and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynch.
Lynch gets tackled into the cage by Van De Wolf Keizer. Van De Wolf Keizer maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van De Wolf Keizer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van De Wolf Keizer can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lynch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lynch fails to land.
Lynch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Lynch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses
and Van De Wolf Keizer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lynch really felt that one!
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves away.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to slow Lynch down with leg kicks.
A cross from Van De Wolf Keizer lands.
A head kick from Lynch lands but Van De Wolf Keizer takes it in his stride.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves into range and clinches up with Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch misses with a head kick.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses
enabling Van De Wolf Keizer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to avoid it but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lynch to the ground. Lynch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lynch's waist but Lynch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van De Wolf Keizer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van De Wolf Keizer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch moves into the clinch.
Lynch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van De Wolf Keizer is defending well for now.
Lynch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Lynch throws a big counter head kick but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it with no problem.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch throws the left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the punch easily.
As Lynch looks to move away, Van De Wolf Keizer throws a big counter combo bu Lynch just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lynch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynch.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lynch slaps away a takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch throws a hook but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it easily.
Lynch blocks the body kick.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van De Wolf Keizer. Lynch shrugs it off though.
Van De Wolf Keizer thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Lynch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Death Valley Training Facility inform us that Lynch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Wolf Keizer looking to sit in guard and control but Lynch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Wolf Keizer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynch throws a big right hand that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van De Wolf Keizer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van De Wolf Keizer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynch has managed to get both his arms back between Van De Wolf Keizer's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
I think Van De Wolf Keizer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nopparat Somchaimy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons has chosen Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nopparat Somchaimy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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213 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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nopparat Somchaimy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchaimy avoids the head kick by Parsons.
Parsons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parsons moves out of range as Somchaimy throws a body kick.
Parsons rushes Somchaimy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Somchaimy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Somchaimy looking to throw knees to the head but Parsons is blocking nicely.
Somchaimy connects with a knee to the head.
Somchaimy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Parsons blocks it with crossed arms.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somchaimy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Somchaimy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Somchaimy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Somchaimy obliges.
Parsons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parsons throws an elbow but misses.
Parsons told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parsons misses with a punch on the inside.
Somchaimy breaks from the clinch.
Somchaimy avoids the body shot from Parsons.
Somchaimy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchaimy works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parsons. Somchaimy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somchaimy.
Nopparat Somchaimy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Somchaimy.
Somchaimy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchaimy works Parsons's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somchaimy.
Parsons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Somchaimy lands a head kick!
Somchaimy lands a big head kick that sends Parsons tumbling to the mat! Somchaimy takes a step backwards and waves Parsons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jack Parsons has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Parsons. That snapped Somchaimy's head back.
Somchaimy tries for a takedown but Parsons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parsons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somchaimy manages to avoid it.
Parsons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Somchaimy throws a sloppy head kick and Parsons moves out of range easily.
Jack Parsons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Parsons blocks the leg kick.
Somchaimy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parsons tries to clinch but Somchaimy is having none of it.
Somchaimy feinted with a counter takedown.
Somchaimy slips a jab from Parsons.
Parsons slaps away a takedown attempt from Somchaimy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nopparat Somchaimy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parsons misses with the head strike.
Somchaimy breaks the clinch.
Somchaimy tries to keep at a distance but Parsons has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Parsons on the inside.
Somchaimy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchaimy misses with a looping left.
Somchaimy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parsons throws a body shot but no joy.
Somchaimy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchaimy clobbers Parsons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parsons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somchaimy.
Parsons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Somchaimy in his tracks.
Parsons blocks a head kick by Somchaimy.
Somchaimy throws a nice head kick!
Somchaimy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Somchaimy scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Somchaimy is defended easily by Parsons.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parsons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Somchaimy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somchaimy misses with a looping right.
Parsons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somchaimy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parsons forces Somchaimy back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somchaimy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Parsons on the inside.
Somchaimy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Somchaimy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parsons lands a nice uppercut.
Parsons has a couple of punches blocked by Somchaimy.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Parsons fails to land.
Somchaimy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchaimy.
Parsons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Somchaimy is trying to force a seperation but Parsons has the dominant position.
Parsons tries a knee to the head but Somchaimy blocks it.
Somchaimy blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somchaimy blocks an elbow strike from Parsons.
Somchaimy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parsons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Somchaimy blocking some punches.
Somchaimy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parsons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Nopparat Somchaimy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Parsons's cut.
That's time! Somchaimy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Somchaimy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parsons gets a clinch.
Parsons looking to throw knees to the head but Somchaimy is blocking nicely.
Somchaimy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Somchaimy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Somchaimy misses with a knee strike.
Parsons working the clinch nicely. Somchaimy is working for position but Parsons cracks him with a big knee to the head! Somchaimy crumples up against the cage and Parsons lands two more shots before the ref can save Somchaimy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Jack Parsons!
In his post fight interview, Jack Parsons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Viceroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo has chosen Carmina Burana - Carl Orff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lord Viceroy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Viceroy misses.
Leopoldo tries to move into range but Viceroy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leopoldo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viceroy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viceroy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viceroy.
Leopoldo pulls Viceroy into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viceroy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viceroy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viceroy passes into half guard.
Leopoldo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Leopoldo is looking to improve his position.
Leopoldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viceroy pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopoldo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viceroy decides to stand up.
We've been informed that Leopoldo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Leopoldo throws a lazy right hand but Viceroy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leopoldo dodges the punch combination from Viceroy.
Leopoldo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Viceroy kicks off Leopoldo and gets to his feet.
Viceroy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leopoldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
Viceroy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viceroy jabs Leopoldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viceroy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leopoldo stuns Viceroy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leopoldo throws an overhand right that lands on Viceroy's shoulder, as Viceroy tries to avoid the shot.
Viceroy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leopoldo. Viceroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viceroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Leopoldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Viceroy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Viceroy connects with a jab.
Viceroy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leopoldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viceroy lands with a right and another and another! Leopoldo is in big trouble! Viceroy lands again and this time it's lights out for Leopoldo! A quality knockout there for Viceroy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lord Viceroy!
Lord Viceroy retains his heavyweight title!
Lord Viceroy made sure to mention his sponsor, V-Mask Clothing (10%) in his post fight interview.
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