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HFC Challengers 82 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason David Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lets Have A War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jason David Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason David Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welsh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but David Frank avoids it really well and circles away.
Welsh clinches with his opponent.
Welsh looking to throw knees to the head but David Frank is blocking nicely.
David Frank managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
Welsh tries to land knees in the clinch but David Frank avoids the damage to the body.
David Frank has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Welsh is trying to keep an underhook but David Frank manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Welsh manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. David Frank keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David Frank stalls.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from David Frank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welsh tries a knee to the head but David Frank blocks it.
Welsh lands a good knee to the midsection. David Frank won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Frank tries to break free but Welsh pushes him back against the cage.
David Frank slowing the pace effectively.
David Frank manages to pull guard.
David Frank working for a triangle but Welsh defends it easily.
Welsh trying to stand up but can't free himself from David Frank's guard.
Welsh stands and steps away. David Frank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Welsh moves into the clinch.
David Frank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
David Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
Welsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Welsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Welsh stands up and waves to David Frank to follow him.
A head kick by David Frank misses
so Welsh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
David Frank keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
David Frank controlling the position.
David Frank keeping moving, preventing Welsh from controlling successfully.
Welsh gets to his feet. David Frank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David Frank moves into the clinch.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Welsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Welsh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, David Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
David Frank trying to control from the bottom.
Welsh controlling the action here.
Welsh tries to stand but can't do so whilst David Frank controls his leg.
David Frank is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh wants to control but David Frank is keeping him busy.
Welsh is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
David Frank keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Welsh is trying to control the action in half guard but David Frank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
David Frank tries to get to full guard but Welsh has control of the leg.
David Frank is looking to control Welsh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can David Frank avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Welsh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
David Frank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Welsh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
David Frank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Welsh keeps working.
Welsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing David Frank from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David Frank wants to stand but Welsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh keeping full guard, as David Frank tries to pass.
Welsh working a defensive guard here.
Welsh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Welsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David Frank slaps away a takedown attempt from Welsh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
David Frank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David Frank tries to stand and escape but Welsh is controlling the position.
Welsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
David Frank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
David Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Welsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh trying to control here.
Welsh wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
David Frank darts in and clinches Welsh up against the cage.
David Frank lands a right hand.
David Frank lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Welsh has one foot on David Frank's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Welsh is looking to clinch.
David Frank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David Frank is trying to control. Welsh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welsh manages to get to full guard.
Welsh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Welsh trying to control but David Frank is working from the bottom.
Welsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jason David Frank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welsh has David Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but TJ Welsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
David Frank shoots in and bounces Welsh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Welsh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Welsh has his feet on David Frank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
David Frank throws a head kick but Welsh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Welsh gets to his feet - David Frank follows without any prompting.
Welsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with David Frank but David Frank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David Frank gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Welsh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Welsh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but David Frank manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Welsh has David Frank in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. David Frank is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Welsh.
David Frank managing to block the knees to the body from Welsh.
David Frank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Welsh has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David Frank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Welsh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Welsh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Welsh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
David Frank forces his way into half guard.
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!
Welsh is looking for a sweep. David Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
TJ Welsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Welsh is staying active underneath David Frank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
TJ Welsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Welsh gets full guard.
Welsh has David Frank pulled in close to control his posture.
David Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
David Frank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Welsh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Welsh is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
David Frank stands and throws Welsh's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ Welsh.
I've got Welsh 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... TJ Welsh!
TJ Welsh decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ned Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ned Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan throws a shot to the body.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morgan content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Morgan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Morgan wants to stand but Hunter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Morgan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet.
Morgan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Morgan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Morgan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morgan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ned Hunter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Morgan forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHunter.
Hunter tries to land a body kick
and Morgan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ned Hunter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morgan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunter is trying to defend but Morgan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunter tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Morgan manages to move to mount!
Morgan controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Morgan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Morgan content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Morgan.
The adventures of Morgan the control monster continue. Boring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ned Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Ned Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Morgan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Hunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Morgan.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Hunter's body.
Hunter looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ned Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Hunter misses
and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Scott Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hunter swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Hunter lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Ned Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Morgan moved out of range.
Hunter takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
Morgan jabs at Hunter's body.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Morgan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunter misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Morgan stalks Hunter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunter's face. Hunter staggers backwards, shaken.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Hunter backs off Morgan throws a huge counter combo but Hunter manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunter misses with a jab to the body
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunter throws a nice head kick!
Morgan scores with a one two! Hunter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scott Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan scores with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Morgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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41
215 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown throws a low kick but Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Thompson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thompson is in Brown's guard.
Brown has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Thompson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Thompson is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dave Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Thompson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Thompson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling the position well.
Thompson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Brown working a defensive guard but Thompson passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Thompson is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Thompson landing punches.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brown has worked his arm free - good work by Brown!
Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Dave Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Thompson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dave Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Thompson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson stands up and waves to Brown to follow him.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Dave Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson switches off momentarily and Brown cracks him with a monster right hand! Thompson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Brown dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Brown!
Dave Brown 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Complete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Complete could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Malone's chin.
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190 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Complete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Malone!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone cracks Complete with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Complete jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complete has a takedown stuffed.
Complete throws a leg kick
and Malone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Complete!
Complete parries the strikes from Malone easily there. Malone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Complete to escape.
Malone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Complete rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malone's guard! Nice work there by Complete!
Complete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complete landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Complete postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Malone looking to control but Complete passes into half guard.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone has hold of Complete's hands but Complete slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Complete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Complete working Malone over with strikes.
Complete throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Complete lands with a punch from half guard.
Malone trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Complete avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Complete lands a nice shot to the head.
Complete 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.
Complete scoring with strikes but Malone is staying in there.
Malone is rocked!
Complete working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Complete finish him?
Malone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complete lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Malone! Complete sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Malone and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Complete!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mansour Barnaoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
167 lbs
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169 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mansour Barnaoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georgio Socrates!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates lands a jab to the head.
Barnaoui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socrates's calf.
Socrates connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnaoui throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnaoui avoids a kick to the body.
Socrates has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Socrates slips under a jab.
Socrates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Socrates not doing much here.
Socrates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Socrates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnaoui wants to improve his position but Socrates is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates lands strikes from half guard.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep. Socrates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnaoui is defending against the submission attempts here by Socrates.
Socrates is pressing down on Barnaoui's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnaoui is holding on for now.
Socrates is taking a breather. Barnaoui 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.
Barnaoui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Socrates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnaoui defends it well.
Barnaoui tries to get to full guard but Socrates has control of the leg.
Barnaoui is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Socrates pulls his head out easily.
Socrates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnaoui is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at World Combat Sports Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnaoui gets full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnaoui throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Socrates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Socrates lands a couple of elbows.
Socrates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnaoui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barnaoui manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Socrates tries to work over Barnaoui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Socrates trying to land knees to the body.
Socrates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnaoui dodges an elbow strike from Socrates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barnaoui fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnaoui darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Barnaoui wants to take a breather but Socrates is having none of it.
Socrates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Georgio Socrates will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Socrates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnaoui ducks under a wild hook from Socrates.
Barnaoui changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Socrates gets caught napping as Barnaoui dives in and scores a takedown. Socrates manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnaoui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnaoui drops back, looking for a kneebar! Socrates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Socrates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Socrates!
Socrates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Socrates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Socrates seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnaoui is trying to control Socrates's posture but Socrates avoids it.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates working away.
Barnaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnaoui is looking for a sweep.
Barnaoui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Socrates working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Socrates trying to control the action but Barnaoui is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Socrates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnaoui sneaks back into half guard.
Barnaoui keeping hold of Socrates's head, controlling as best he can.
Socrates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnaoui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Socrates scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnaoui gets back to full guard.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Socrates postures up and lands a big shot to Barnaoui's brow.
Barnaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is working Barnaoui over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnaoui working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Socrates has passed into half guard!
Barnaoui slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Socrates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnaoui trying to control the position.
Barnaoui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Socrates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Socrates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position but Socrates postures up.
Socrates cracks Barnaoui with a solid left hand.
Socrates wants to pass the guard but Barnaoui is keeping the position.
Barnaoui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnaoui has an active guard here but Socrates has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnaoui wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Socrates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Socrates gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnaoui to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Socrates looking for a sweep. Not yet Socrates, not yet.
Georgio Socrates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnaoui trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Barnaoui is fighting to break Socrates's control of his arms but Socrates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnaoui pushing down on Socrates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Socrates regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnaoui trying to control but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Socrates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates keeping moving, preventing Barnaoui from controlling successfully.
Barnaoui trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Socrates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Socrates has a closed guard, preventing Barnaoui from standing up.
Barnaoui throws a big right hand that misses.
Socrates controlling Barnaoui's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnaoui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mansour Barnaoui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Socrates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnaoui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates connects with a leg kick. Barnaoui looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Socrates fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Socrates scores with a jab. Barnaoui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnaoui listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Socrates throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnaoui.
Socrates misses with an uppercut.
Socrates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Socrates misses with a series of wild punches.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnaoui feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Socrates's calf.
Socrates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnaoui manages to avoid it.
Barnaoui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Socrates wants to control but Barnaoui is keeping busy.
Barnaoui is looking for a kimura but Socrates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnaoui to get the leverage.
Barnaoui wants to control but Socrates is keeping him busy.
Barnaoui throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnaoui is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Socrates manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates tries to strike from the bottom.
Socrates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnaoui postures up and lands a big shot to Socrates's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnaoui's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Socrates has momentary wrist control but Barnaoui slips an elbow through the middle.
Socrates controlling Barnaoui's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mansour Barnaoui showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Socrates has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
In his post fight interview, Georgio Socrates started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobson has chosen Hollywood Undead - Party By Myself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chuck Lesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
279 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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28
280 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jacobson !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Chuck Lesnar has been cut.
Jacobson lands a left and a right that send Lesnar crashing to the mat, dazed. Jacobson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
A low kick from Lesnar is predictable there
and Jacobson counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Lesnar off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Jacobson follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Lesnar was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Jacobson !
Our winner, Tom Jacobson , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura's entrance music is Digital Summer - Just Run. A fine choice. Watt has chosen Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Watt has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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36
165 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watt tries to bum rush Centura with a series of wild strikes but Centura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Centura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watt manages to circle out of the way.
Centura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watt moves away.
Centura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Centura throws the kick towards the body but Watt avoids it.
Centura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Centura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Centura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watt avoids a kick to the body.
Centura takes a swing at Watt's ribcage but misses.
Centura takes the fight into the clinch.
Centura avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Centura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Centura.
Watt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Centura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Centura throws a lazy right hand but Watt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Watt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Watt misses with a left hand
and Centura counters with a nice leg kick.
Centura gets a clinch.
Watt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Centura is struggling to control the position.
Centura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Centura.
Centura pushes off an throws an elbow but Watt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Centura has Watt pressed against the cage, preventing Watt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Centura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Watt connects with a knee to the head.
Watt crunches a lovely knee into Centura's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt breaks from the clinch.
Centura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Centura throws a sloppy head kick and Watt moves out of range easily.
Centura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watt, pushing him back against the cage.
Watt pushes off an throws an elbow but Centura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Watt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Centura is stalling here.
Watt is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watt.
Centura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Centura leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Centura to work.
Centura gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Centura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Watt managing to block the knees to the body from Centura.
Watt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watt throws a shot from downtown. Centura moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Centura is rocked!
Watt lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Centura up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Watt from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Centura's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Watt!
A victorious Scott Watt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Malone can't do much from the bottom here.
Shang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shang working the body and head with strikes.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shang working the ground and pound.
Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Malone managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shang.
Sloppy strikes there by Shang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shang cracks Malone with a big right hand but Malone just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shang wants to take a breather but Malone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shang.
Malone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malone is trying to keep Shang in close.
Shang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malone 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.
Shang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shang with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shang won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
Shang won't allow Malone to get back to his feet.
Shang working some strikes from top position.
Shang is in close to Malone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Shang is proving a slippery customer.
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shang defends well.
Malone has control of Shang's left arm, preventing Shang from doing any damage.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone has Shang pulled in close to control his posture.
Shang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malone's head.
Shang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Malone is rocked!
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Malone is still in real trouble! Can Shang finish him?
Shang has gone for a leg lock! Malone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shang's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Malone working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malone is aware though and is defending well.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malone stands up over Shang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malone 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.
Shang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang dominated that round.
That's time! Shang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Shang.
Malone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Malone tries to move to mount but Shang blocks the move with his legs.
Shang tries to buck Malone off but Malone is having none of it.
Malone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Malone working away.
Shang wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shang is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone trying to control the position but Shang is working away.
Shang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Malone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Malone is trying to get an arm triangle but Shang is defending well.
Malone wants to control but Shang is keeping him busy.
Malone working the head with strikes.
Shang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Malone is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shang will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Malone crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malone is looking to take a break and control but Shang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malone takes a little break here. Shang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Malone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malone throws an elbow but Shang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Malone is putting a hurting on Shang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hai Shang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone stands up and beckons Shang to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang throws a lazy head kick
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
Malone 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.
Shang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malone has time to react.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shang.
Malone tries to move into range but Shang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malone lands the left hand.
Malone looks for a takedown but Shang sprawls well.
Shang cracks Malone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shang misses with a head kick.
Shang misses with a wild body shot.
Shang shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed Shang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shang throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone walks into a straight right hand from Shang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shang finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shang circles away.
Hai Shang is winning the standup battle so far.
Shang misses with a low kick.
As Shang backs off Malone throws a huge counter combo but Shang manages to avoid it all.
Shang takes one to the side of the head.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malone dives in and grabs Shang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shang pushes down on Malone's head and hops out.
Shang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Malone wants to stand up but Shang is controlling him.
Shang postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Shang stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Malone has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Shang manages to get his head free but now Malone has transitioned to an armbar! Shang grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Malone! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sylvester Malone!
After winning the bout, Sylvester Malone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flannery might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston. The crowd seem to be enjoying Huey's choice of entrance music: Baby Huey - A change is going to come. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
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283 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Huey!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Huey scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Desmond Flannery has been cut.
Huey throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it.
Flannery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baby Huey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannery slips under a jab.
Huey misses with an uppercut. Flannery saw that one coming.
Huey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flannery to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flannery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannery lands a couple of digs.
Huey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Flannery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huey wants to stand and escape but Flannery is having none of it.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
Flannery stops Huey from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flannery postures up in Huey's guard and throws a big left but Huey blocks it.
Flannery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flannery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Flannery has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery throws a big right hand that misses.
Flannery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flannery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannery distracts Huey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flannery trying to control but Huey is working from the bottom.
Flannery won't allow Huey to get back to his feet.
Flannery trying to control but Huey is working from the bottom.
Huey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flannery is controlling him.
Flannery trying to control the position from guard on top but Huey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huey lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flannery on the side of the head.
A jab from Huey misses.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Huey is quick to defend against it.
Huey throws a hook but Flannery avoids it easily.
Flannery shoots for a takedown but Huey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huey drops Flannery with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Flannery looks back up at him and smiles so Huey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huey lands a nice shot to the body.
Huey misses with a straight right.
Flannery appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huey misses with a two punch combination.
Huey throws a looping overhand right but Flannery ducks down to avoid it.
Flannery tries to counter with a takedown but Huey is quick to defend against it.
Huey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flannery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Huey sprawls and moves away.
Huey connects with a right hand. Flannery shakes it off.
Flannery avoids the body shot from Huey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Huey.
Huey lands a big uppercut and Flannery crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Flannery looks OK. Huey waves Flannery back to his feet!
Flannery is rocked!
Huey is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Flannery flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Flannery is out cold! Huey holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Huey!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baby Huey made sure he mentioned Bushido Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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