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L.A.C.A. 7 - Jung VS. Gamboa PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Crowley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Meinhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Crowley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Heinrich Meinhoff's chin.
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219 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Crowley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Meinhoff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meinhoff slips under a jab from Crowley.
Crowley throws a body punch but Meinhoff moves out of range.
Meinhoff lands a front kick.
Crowley is breathing heavily.
Crowley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crowley misses with a body punch
and Meinhoff holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meinhoff.
Meinhoff lands with a right to the head.
Meinhoff scores with a shoulder strike.
Meinhoff stalling the fight.
Meinhoff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meinhoff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meinhoff lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meinhoff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meinhoff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Meinhoff.
A short uppercut from Meinhoff.
A nice left hand lands by Meinhoff.
Meinhoff digs a right hand underneath Crowley's ribcage. Crowley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Meinhoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meinhoff lands a shot to the body.
Meinhoff misses with an elbow strike.
Meinhoff lands a shot to the body.
Meinhoff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crowley blocks an elbow strike from Meinhoff.
Meinhoff lands a nice uppercut.
Meinhoff digs a right hand underneath Crowley's ribcage. Crowley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Meinhoff.
Meinhoff scores with a shot to the side of Crowley's head.
Meinhoff digs a right hand into Crowley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowley's gas tank.
Meinhoff slowing the pace effectively.
Meinhoff is working Crowley over against the cage.
Meinhoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meinhoff lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meinhoff lands with a short shot to the head.
Meinhoff lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meinhoff drops Crowley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Crowley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Crowley is rocked!
Meinhoff lands a body punch.
Oh Crowley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meinhoff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Crowley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Meinhoff is unloading with more strikes now! Crowley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heinrich Meinhoff!
An intense looking Heinrich Meinhoff took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to tahnk to my sponsors, hellbent Las Vegas and Finn Fighters Nutrition St Pete. Best thank to my mentor Scot Davies, this ones for you mate.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Scrollman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scrollman has chosen Face the pain- Stemme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Scrollman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn moves into the clinch.
Scrollman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Flynn to keep the fight standing.
Scrollman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flynn successfully pulls guard.
Flynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flynn controls Scrollman momentarily but Scrollman frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scrollman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scrollman trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Scrollman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flynn's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Scrollman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Scrollman gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Scrollman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Flynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scrollman throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scrollman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flynn.
A little jabbing left from Scrollman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Scrollman counters with a left and a right that stings Flynn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn swings for the body but Scrollman moves out of range.
Rob Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flynn scores with a takedown into Scrollman's guard.
Scrollman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrollman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scrollman wants a takedown.
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
Scrollman tries to break free but Flynn pushes him back against the cage.
Scrollman tries to circle away but Flynn has him pinned against the cage.
Flynn has a couple of punches blocked by Scrollman.
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scrollman unleashes a big counter combination but Flynn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Scrollman takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking to clinch but Scrollman is avoiding it.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Scrollman circles away easily
and Scrollman counters with a two punch combo.
Flynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scrollman defends well and Flynn ends up having to push Scrollman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scrollman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Scrollman circles away easily
and Scrollman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flynn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scrollman connects with a nice cross there... Flynn is looking wobbly and Scrollman recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Flynn to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Scrollman jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronnie Scrollman!
Ronnie Scrollman took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Pettersson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elliot Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pettersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Pettersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pettersson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pettersson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Elliot Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Pettersson circles away.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Pettersson backpedaling.
Pettersson throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pettersson can pounce on him.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Pettersson circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettersson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pettersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pettersson throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Pettersson does no damage.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Pettersson is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch but Pettersson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pettersson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pettersson is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Pettersson.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettersson is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Pettersson circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Pettersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Pettersson.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Pettersson circles away.
Pettersson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettersson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
As Pettersson looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Pettersson just gets out of the way.
Pettersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Pettersson moves out of range.
A head kick from Pettersson lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Pettersson throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses.
Pettersson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pettersson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettersson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pettersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Pettersson's knee but Pettersson avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pettersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Good work by Pettersson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pettersson unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pettersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Pettersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle, before Pettersson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jackson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pettersson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Tim Pettersson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Pettersson made sure he mentioned Bushido Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omarr Lewith (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Burningrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omarr Lewith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burningrom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lewith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Burningrom forces Lewith back against the cage and clinches.
Lewith wants to get back to striking at distance but Burningrom won't allow it.
Burningrom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewith leaning against his opponent.
Burningrom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burningrom is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burningrom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burningrom tries to break free but Lewith pushes him back against the cage.
Lewith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lewith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burningrom manages to pull guard.
Burningrom has his foot on Lewith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewith works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewith trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewith defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Lewith from controlling successfully.
Lewith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burningrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lewith is pushing down on Burningrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burningrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewith has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lewith uses his free foot to push down on Burningrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burningrom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position but Lewith isn't that keen on the idea.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Lewith wants to control the pace but Burningrom is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom is trying to stand up.
Burningrom prevents Lewith from taking his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Burningrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lewith looking to ground and pound but Burningrom is blocking nicely.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Burningrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom is not content to let Lewith control the position.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lewith prevents Burningrom from standing back up.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lewith trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Lewith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burningrom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lewith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burningrom is not content to let Lewith control the position.
Lewith prevents Burningrom from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewith trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Lewith wants to pass to mount but Burningrom is defending the position.
Burningrom tries to kick Lewith off but Lewith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.
Lewith trying to control the action but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Lewith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
Burningrom looking for submissions off his back.
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 Nero Burningrom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burningrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lewith to the ground. Burningrom is now in Lewith's guard.
Lewith is trying to keep Burningrom in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewith trying to keep a closed guard but Burningrom is proving a slippery customer.
Lewith managing to control the position.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burningrom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burningrom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burningrom pushing down on Lewith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lewith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burningrom is looking to stand up but Lewith won't let him.
Burningrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewith has wrist control.
Lewith looking to control.
Burningrom throwing strikes from guard but Lewith blocks nicely.
Burningrom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burningrom tries to stand but Lewith is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burningrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wanted to stand there but Lewith had control of the position.
Burningrom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewith connects with a body shot that sends Burningrom's belly button to the back.
Good work by Lewith as he checks the leg kick.
Lewith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burningrom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lewith holds on and takes a little breather.
Burningrom with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewith looking to control.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it.
Burningrom postures up in Lewith's guard and throws a big left but Lewith blocks it.
Burningrom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burningrom has Lewith in his guard.
Lewith wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Lewith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewith has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom working for a triangle but Lewith defends it easily.
Lewith trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom has his foot on Lewith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewith works his way back into a safe position though.
Lewith wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Lewith is looking to work some ground and pound but Burningrom has wrist control.
Lewith passes Burningrom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewith trying to control from half guard but Burningrom is working away.
Lewith wants to work for an arm triangle but Burningrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burningrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewith is looking to take a break and control but Burningrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lewith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burningrom!
Burningrom gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Burningrom dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lewith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burningrom circles away quickly and effectively.
Burningrom is looking to counter the offense by Lewith and move into the clinch.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Burningrom was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burningrom is trying to ground and pound but Lewith uses the momentary lack of control by Burningrom to regain half guard.
Burningrom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewith trying to hold on to Burningrom's head to control him but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom is trying for a kimura here. Lewith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burningrom wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nero Burningrom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Kulina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulina shoots in looking for a takedown but Maloney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maloney stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Maloney both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Kulina shoots in.
Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Kulina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maloney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maloney looks to land a combination. Kulina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maloney closes the distance and clinches.
Maloney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kulina shoots in for a double leg but Maloney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulina fails with the takedown
and Maloney counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maloney shoots for a takedown but Kulina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maloney throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kulina's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Maloney dives in looking to finish as Kulina flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Maloney's strikes! Maloney is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kulina's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kulina was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Maloney!
Thomas Maloney took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Snipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath Hawk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Snipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk moves into range and clinches up with Snipes.
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
Hawk scores with a knee to the head.
Hawk lands a good knee to the midsection. Snipes won't want to take too many of those.
Snipes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snipes jumps guard but Hawk stands there with Snipes around his waist. Snipes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snipes tries to pull guard but Hawk won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Snipes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snipes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Snipes is trying to pull guard but Hawk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawk lands an elbow just above Snipes 's eye.
It looks like Wade Snipes has been cut.
Hawk misses with a knee strike.
Snipes tries to pull guard but Hawk holds him up against the cage and eventually Snipes drops back down to his feet.
Hawk gets underhooks to prevent Snipes's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snipes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hawk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Snipes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snipes is breathing heavily.
Hawk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hawk lands a knee to the head.
Snipes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snipes takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Hawk.
Hawk just leaning against Snipes, taking a breather.
Snipes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Snipes is rocked!
Hawk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oh Snipes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawk controlling the action here for a moment.
Hawk receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hawk has Snipes pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Snipes is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Hawk - that's hurt Snipes badly! Oh, another knee lands and Snipes is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Snipes doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Heath Hawk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hemfsford Jowars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Colt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colt shoots in and bounces Jowars off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jowars looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jowars will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colt won't allow Jowars to get back to his feet.
Colt stays in close to Jowars's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colt is stalling in the full guard.
Jowars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jowars's head.
Colt controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jowars's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Colt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jowars throws a series of punches but Colt moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jowars takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jowars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jowars moves forwards but Colt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jowars takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jowars has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jowars there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Colt as Jowars shoots in.
Jowars on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jowars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt dips to his left and cracks Jowars with an uppercut!
Jowars ducks right into an uppercut from Colt.
Jowars closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jowars has time to react.
Jowars with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jowars needs to keep his hands up - Colt had a free shot at his head there.
Colt scores with a hook to the body. Jowars takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jowars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Colt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colt cracks Jowars with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jowars takes one on the button.
Jowars fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colt takes a little break here. Jowars wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jowars tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jowars is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Colt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jowars trying to remain calm as Colt controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Colt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Colt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Colt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jowars. Jowars circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jowars tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range.
Jowars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colt lands with a hook. Jowars tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jowars takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colt thuds his right hand into Jowars's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colt, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jowars.
Colt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jowars's hands.
Jowars clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jowars fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Colt connects with a jab.
Brian Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jowars takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt gets a takedown into half guard.
Jowars kicks Colt off and gets back to his feet.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jowars on the side of the head.
Colt catches Jowars with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Colt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Colt as he connects with a hook.
Jowars tries for a takedown but Colt circles away easily
and Colt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Colt finds it's target.
Colt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jowars takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jowars shoots for a takedown but Colt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jowars shoots in looking for a takedown but Colt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jowars's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Colt connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jowars has time to react.
Colt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jowars has time to react.
Jowars moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Colt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colt scores with a nice right hand.
Jowars with a poor takedown
and Colt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colt cracks Jowars with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colt connects with the punch.
Jowars shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colt sprawls well. Colt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jowars gets slowly back to his feet.
Colt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jowars's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jowars scrambles back to his feet.
Hemfsford Jowars is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jowars. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Colt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jowars drops his hands momentarily and Colt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Colt as he connects with a hook.
Colt lands the left hand.
Jowars looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Jowars.
Jowars walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colt lands an overhand right.
Brian Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jowars tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colt throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Colt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jowars's head backwards.
Colt cracks Jowars with an open hand slap.
Colt cracks Jowars with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Colt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Colt coming out on top.
Jowars shoots in but Colt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt connects with a jab.
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Colt works the jab nicely.
Colt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jowars takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Colt connects with a jab.
Jowars misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colt tests Jowars's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colt scores with a nice head shot.
Jowars walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheers as Colt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jowars doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jowars tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colt catches Jowars with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jowars with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colt to score with a decent uppercut.
Colt scores with a jab. Jowars acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jowars has closed the distance and engaged Colt in a clinch.
Colt breaks from the clinch.
Colt scores with a jab to the head.
Colt lands a jab to the head.
Jowars tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Jowars takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Colt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colt.
Colt with a jab.
Colt catches Jowars with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jowars fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Colt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jowars looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Colt.
Colt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jowars has time to react.
Nice straight punches there by Colt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colt.
Jowars shoots in and drives through. Colt sprawls well.
Colt lands with a right hand.
Colt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jowars throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jowars off to one side.
Colt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jowars with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Colt to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Colt there.
Colt lands with an overhand left.
Jowars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jowars shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Colt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Colt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jowars's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jowars scrambles back to his feet.
Colt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jowars darts in trying to clinch
and Colt counters with a straight right hand.
Colt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jowars's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jowars scrambles back to his feet.
Jowars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Colt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Colt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Colt postures up in Jowars's guard and throws a big left but Jowars blocks it.
Colt controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jowars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jowars is keeping the position for now.
Colt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colt controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Colt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morrison Erikksen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus closes the distance and pushes Erikksen back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikksen.
Erikksen tries to break the clinch but Zeus is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Erikksen fails to land.
Zeus lands with a light punch inside.
Erikksen blocking some punches.
Erikksen drags the fight down to the ground.
Zeus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Erikksen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zeus, into his guard.
Zeus striking off his back but it's not causing Erikksen any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikksen wanted to stand there but Zeus had control of the position.
My spies in 10th Planet:LOD(8 Elite 3 Double Elite) inform me that Erikksen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus controls Erikksen momentarily but Erikksen frees himself.
Erikksen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zeus is proving hard to escape from.
Zeus trying to control the position here.
Erikksen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zeus's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zeus rushes Erikksen and presses him up against the cage.
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.
Zeus lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Morrison Erikksen has been cut.
Zeus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zeus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikksen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikksen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zeus gets underhooks to prevent Erikksen's takedown attempt.
Erikksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Zeus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Erikksen misses with a body punch.
Zeus misses with some punches.
Erikksen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Erikksen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zeus throws an elbow but misses.
Erikksen is trying to pull guard but Zeus has him pressed against the cage.
Christopher Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Erikksen.
Zeus prevents Erikksen from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikksen.
Erikksen misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikksen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeus misses with the head strike.
Zeus tries to work over Erikksen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Erikksen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
Erikksen wants to get back to striking at distance but Zeus won't allow it.
Erikksen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zeus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikksen backwards.
Zeus pushes Erikksen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Erikksen.
Erikksen blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Zeus.
Zeus lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erikksen blocking some punches.
Erikksen tries to stall but Zeus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikksen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zeus misses with a body punch.
Erikksen misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikksen wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikksen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikksen misses with the head strike.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by Erikksen.
Zeus avoids the elbow strike from Erikksen, against the cage.
Erikksen misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikksen misses with some punches.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Erikksen takes an elbow to the temple.
Zeus tries to land a knee to the head but Erikksen blocks with his arms.
Zeus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Erikksen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Erikksen takes a shot to the head.
Zeus lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Zeus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morrison Erikksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zeus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erikksen.
A punch combination from Zeus misses.
Erikksen tries for a takedown but Zeus circles away easily
and Zeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erikksen dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christopher Zeus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Erikksen.
Erikksen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zeus instigates a clinch.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikksen's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zeus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Erikksen's brow.
Erikksen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeus throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikksen has Zeus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zeus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Erikksen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zeus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erikksen is breathing heavily.
Zeus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erikksen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikksen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikksen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeus is working Erikksen over against the cage.
Zeus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Erikksen misses with some punches.
Zeus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Erikksen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Erikksen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Erikksen pulls Zeus into guard.
Zeus stands and throws Erikksen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zeus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
An elbow from Zeus crashes against the mat.
Zeus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erikksen can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Erikksen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zeus laying and praying for a moment but Erikksen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Zeus trying to control the action but Erikksen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikksen is trying is best to control the position here.
Zeus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erikksen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zeus stands up from Erikksen's guard - Zeus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morrison Erikksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikksen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Erikksen shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeus sprawls well. He's pushed Erikksen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Morrison Erikksen's cut even more.
Erikksen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zeus as he jumps to the side.
Erikksen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zeus seems keen to control Erikksen's posture.
Zeus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erikksen wanted to stand there but Zeus had control of the position.
Erikksen preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Zeus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morrison Erikksen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Erikksen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeus tries to avoid it but Erikksen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeus to the ground. Zeus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeus drives through and clinches with Erikksen against the cage.
Erikksen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Zeus lands with a light punch inside.
Zeus prevents a body shot from Erikksen.
Zeus tries a body shot but Erikksen blocks it.
Erikksen wants a takedown.
Zeus misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus throws a head punch that misses.
Zeus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeus.
Christopher Zeus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zeus pushes Erikksen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Erikksen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erikksen's defenses.
Zeus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zeus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikksen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The cut above Morrison Erikksen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zeus lands an elbow inside.
Zeus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikksen backwards.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikksen backwards.
Erikksen is rocked!
Zeus working aggressively here.
Erikksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Zeus finish him?
Zeus misses with the head strike.
Zeus misses with some punches.
Zeus working aggressively here.
Erikksen avoids a wild elbow strike from Zeus.
Zeus has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Erikksen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zeus, and another! Erikksen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Christopher Zeus!
Christopher Zeus retains his super heavyweight title!
Christopher Zeus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dermis Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jung might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Remember The Name. Emmanuel Jung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dermis Gamboa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung moves out of range as Gamboa throws a body kick.
Gamboa looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
Gamboa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jung misses with a double jab.
Gamboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gamboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gamboa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jung counters with a two punch combo.
Jung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamboa. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gamboa throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.
Jung appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gamboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung misses with a few strikes there.
Jung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jung keeps the fight on the outside.
Gamboa tries to clinch but Jung moves out of range.
Gamboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gamboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jung.
Gamboa tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gamboa. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gamboa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gamboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
Gamboa scores with the left hand. Jung knows he should have avoided that one.
Gamboa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gamboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jung throws a right hand that Gamboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamboa also avoids with ease.
Gamboa slips a jab from Jung.
Gamboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gamboa lands a jab.
Gamboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gamboa lands a nice hook to Jung's body. Jung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jung misses with a lunging right hand
and Gamboa counters by moving into the clinch.
Gamboa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Gamboa keeps him there for the moment.
Jung is trying to push Gamboa away but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gamboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jung's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa prevents Jung from breaking the clinch.
Jung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gamboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jung looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gamboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Emmanuel Jung has been cut.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Gamboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gamboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jung's face.
Gamboa tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling him.
Gamboa slows down the pace here.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.
Gamboa has Jung pressed against the cage, preventing Jung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gamboa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jung wants to break free but Gamboa has control.
Gamboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamboa crunches a lovely knee into Jung's ribcage.
Gamboa with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling him.
Jung is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Jung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jung tries to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa scores with a knee to the head.
Gamboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jung's face.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gamboa.
Gamboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa is controlling him.
Gamboa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung is trying to break the clinch but Gamboa has him pressed against the cage.
Gamboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gamboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gamboa has Jung pressed against the cage, preventing Jung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gamboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dermis Gamboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Jung's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jung pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gamboa back to the cage. Jung follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gamboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gamboa misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Jung misses its target.
Gamboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gamboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jung.
Gamboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gamboa.
Jung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gamboa on the side of the head.
Jung has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emmanuel Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Jung lands a nice shot that snaps Gamboa's head back.
Gamboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa is looking to clinch but Jung is avoiding it.
Gamboa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung swings for the body but Gamboa moves out of range.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gamboa throws out the jab.
Donk. Gamboa catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Gamboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gamboa scores with a body shot.
Gamboa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gamboa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gamboa takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Gamboa tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gamboa takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Jung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Gamboa's head but Gamboa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gamboa in his tracks.
Gamboa misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Gamboa misses.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamboa is just out of range.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamboa.
Jung punishes Gamboa's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamboa is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung misses with a few strikes there.
Gamboa slips a jab from Jung.
Jung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gamboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Gamboa.
Jung misses with a double jab.
Gamboa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jung moves out of range as Gamboa strikes.
Gamboa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Jung counter with a right hand.
Gamboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gamboa momentarily.
Nice body punch from Gamboa.
Jung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gamboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Gamboa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Gamboa misses with a looping left.
Jung throwing a counter right hand but Gamboa manages to avoid it.
Jung takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Jung misses.
Gamboa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jung rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Jung throws an overhand right that lands on Gamboa's shoulder, as Gamboa tries to avoid the shot.
Jung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gamboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gamboa misses with a body punch
and Jung counters with a three punch combo that has Gamboa backing up. Gamboa nods at Jung to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jung scores with a nice right hand.
Gamboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jung is out of range.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamboa.
Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gamboa thows a body kick. Jung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gamboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamboa is just out of range.
Jung throws a body punch but Gamboa moves out of range.
Gamboa takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Gamboa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jung slips under a jab from Gamboa.
A little feinted left hand from Jung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung misses with a two punch combination.
Jung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmanuel Jung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emmanuel Jung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gamboa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jung in his tracks.
Gamboa scores with a hook.
Gamboa throws a low kick, looking for Jung's leg but Jung calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gamboa.
Jung is rocked!
Gamboa pushes Jung away with a front kick.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jung gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gamboa gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dermis Gamboa!
Dermis Gamboa is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dermis Gamboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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