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HFC 276 Prime vs DeLuise PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Appolo Elder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. haiti song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Appolo Elder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Appolo Elder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elder enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Elder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elder darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Elder kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson feints and as Elder raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elder on his heels. He'll look to pass Elder's guard now, I'm sure.
Elder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Elder from standing up.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Elder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Elder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Elder ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elder is breathing heavily.
Elder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Elder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Appolo Elder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Elder's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elder has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
Elder prevents Jackson from improving position.
Elder struggling a bit here.
Elder is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Elder against the cage.
Elder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hand to the body from Elder.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Elder ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elder wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Elder prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Elder taking a bit of punishment here - Jackson scoring with strikes.
Elder is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Elder is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elder wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
As Jackson looks to move away, Elder throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Elder shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Elder is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elder won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Elder is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson decides to stand up.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Elder won't allow it.
Elder wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elder tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Elder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson won't allow Elder to sweep him here.
Isaac Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson 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.
Isaac Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Elder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Elder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Appolo Elder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson 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.
Elder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Elder's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Jackson!
Isaac Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Popeye Nutritional Supplement amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Boy Cojuangco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with mama said knock you out blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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128 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Boy Cojuangco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cojuangco shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Cojuangco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Cojuangco shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cojuangco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Boy Cojuangco.
Cojuangco dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Cojuangco's head and hops out.
Cojuangco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Cojuangco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cojuangco is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Cojuangco shoots in.
As Cojuangco looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Cojuangco just gets out of the way.
Cojuangco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cojuangco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Cojuangco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cojuangco tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Cojuangco backing up. Cojuangco nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Cojuangco has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Cojuangco with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cojuangco fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Cojuangco shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Cojuangco.
Cojuangco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Cojuangco is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cojuangco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a left right combination that sends Cojuangco crashing to the mat - Nelson wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Cojuangco out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Machiavelli Boutique logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). Artist has chosen Limp Bizkit / Break Stuff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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192 lbs
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Artist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Artist as Kahric shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Artist throws a body punch but Kahric moves out of range.
Kahric closes the distance and clinches up with Artist, looking for a takedown. Kahric pushes Artist against the cage but Artist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Artist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artist misses the jab.
Kahric seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt.
Artist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric is trying hard to land a takedown here. Artist sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Artist tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Artist. No joy for Kahric on that attempt.
Artist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahric.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahric fails with a takedown attempt.
Artist misses with a hook. Kahric ducked under it nicely.
Artist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Artist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kahric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric gets a takedown into half guard.
Kahric throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Artist manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Artist thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Artist misses.
Kahric scores with a takedown into Artist's guard.
Kahric in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Artist is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Artist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kahric loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric throws a sloppy strike and Artist has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kahric is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Artist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Artist!
The Artist 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sharp did well to prevent Correa getting side control.
Sharp is trying to escape back to his feet but Correa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sharp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Correa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sharp jumps into side control!
Correa tries to improve position but can't.
Sharp lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correa is looking to reverse the position.
Sharp passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Correa!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp looking to control but Correa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharp might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Correa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Correa is looking to get to half guard.
Sharp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Correa is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp controlling the pace for now.
Correa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sharp trying to control but Correa is having none of it.
Correa regains half guard.
Correa won't allow Sharp to pass to mount.
Sharp trying to control from half guard but Correa is working away.
Correa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharp is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sharp prevents Correa from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharp tries to pass the half guard into mount. Correa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Correa tries to get to full guard but Sharp has control of the leg.
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sharp is working for a kimura but Correa is defending it quite comfortably.
Correa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sharp pulls his head out easily.
Correa tries to roll over but Sharp keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Correa is looking to improve his position.
Sharp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Correa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Correa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sharp trying to control the position from guard on top but Correa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa wants to sweep here but Sharp controlling him for the moment.
Sharp lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Correa pushes a forearm under Sharp's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sharp is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Correa!
A relieved looking Jose Correa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone The Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory!. The crowd seem to be enjoying The Crack Head's choice of entrance music: Mr. Flamboyant. On his way into the cage it seems that Akiro Sata has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Akiro Sata seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone The Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crack Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sata scores with a hook.
The Crack Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Sata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crack Head using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Crack Head just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sata's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Crack Head.
Sata is trying to break the clinch but The Crack Head has him pressed against the cage.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Sata is blocking nicely.
The Crack Head is trying to stall.
Sata struggles to land a body shot inside as The Crack Head controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Crack Head using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sata just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crack Head wants to land a leg kick but Sata is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick but Sata moved away.
The Crack Head thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sata if he has to take too many more of those.
The Crack Head throws a head kick but Sata moves out of range.
The Crack Head throws a head kick but Sata moves out of range.
As The Crack Head tries to get set, Sata tries to push him back and clinch up but The Crack Head manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sata is defended easily by The Crack Head.
The Crack Head closes the distance and clinches.
Sata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sata avoiding damage as The Crack Head throws knees to the body.
Sata scores with a knee to the head.
Sata managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sata is defending well for now.
The Crack Head using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sata blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The Crack Head uses from the top position.
The Crack Head would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The Crack Head is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sata has his hands on The Crack Head's head, controlling the position.
The Crack Head wanted to stand there but Sata had control of the position.
The Crack Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sata controls The Crack Head momentarily but The Crack Head frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sata has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Crack Head has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Sata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sata tries to bench press The Crack Head off him but The Crack Head keeps the position.
The Crack Head decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sata to his feet.
Sata swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crack Head.
Sata circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sata. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head has closed the distance and engaged Sata in a clinch.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sata avoids it.
The Crack Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sata.
The Crack Head creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sata's defenses.
Sata managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
Sata managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I was talking to Sata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sata is trying to trip The Crack Head. He has hold of a leg but The Crack Head is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sata persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Crack Head looking to control but Sata passes into half guard.
Sata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sata in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Crack Head dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Crack Head tries a head kick but it misses.
The Crack Head looks to clinch
and The Crack Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sata goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Crack Head prevents it.
Sata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Crack Head with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sata is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Crack Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sata working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crack Head throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sata blocks it with crossed arms.
The Crack Head misses with a knee to the head.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Sata blocks with his arms.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sata is defending well for now.
Tyrone The Crack Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sata is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head is pushing Sata up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Crack Head is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sata is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Sata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sata is struggling to control the position.
The Crack Head using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Sata is blocking nicely.
Sata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiro Sata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crack Head is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sata is working for takedown but The Crack Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Crack Head tries to land a knee to the head but Sata blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head looking to stall.
The Crack Head with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Crack Head connects with a knee to the head.
Sata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sata misses the shot to the body.
Sata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Crack Head sprawls well initially but Sata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Crack Head kicks off Sata and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyrone The Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crack Head tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sata is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sata misses the target.
Sata lands an overhand right.
The Crack Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Sata circles away.
The Crack Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Sata with that takedown attempt.
The Crack Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Sata circles away.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Crack Head as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Sata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crack Head wants to clinch up but Sata keeps it at a distance.
The Crack Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sata leaning against his opponent.
The Crack Head misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sata.
The Crack Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sata managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
Sata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Crack Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The Crack Head missing with knees to the body.
The Crack Head with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The Crack Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Sata avoids the damage to the body.
Sata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata lands with a left to the head.
Sata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Crack Head just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Crack Head with a knee to the head.
Sata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Crack Head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crack Head using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Crack Head prevents Sata from breaking the clinch.
The Crack Head lands an elbow inside.
Sata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Crack Head is keeping busy.
Sata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sata managing to block the knees to the body from The Crack Head.
Sata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Crack Head's elbow.
The Crack Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Sata avoids the damage to the body.
Sata drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crack Head pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sata lands a glancing blow to the side of The Crack Head's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone The Crack Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from The Crack Head.
The Crack Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sata throwing a counter right hand but The Crack Head manages to avoid it.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses.
Sata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sata fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Crack Head sprawls well initially but Sata persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Crack Head is trying to stand up here but Sata is controlling him well.
Akiro Sata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crack Head trying to hold on to Sata's head to control him but Sata postures up.
Sata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. The Crack Head manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sata trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crack Head is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sata scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crack Head is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sata 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 Crack Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sata tries to free his leg and advance position but The Crack Head is retaining full guard.
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.
The Crack Head utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Crack Head closes the distance and pushes Sata back into the cage.
Sata breaks the clinch.
Sata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sata lands a slapping body shot.
Akiro Sata is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Sata.
The Crack Head throws a head kick but Sata moves out of range.
Sata is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Crack Head clinches up with Sata and pushes him back against the cage.
Sata goes for a takedown attempt but The Crack Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Crack Head tries to land a body kick
and Sata counters with a nice uppercut.
Sata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Crack Head manages to avoid it.
The Crack Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Crack Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sata paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Crack Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sata shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Crack Head eats them both and turns towards Sata to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Crack Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crack Head throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sata's head.
The Crack Head throws a leg kick but Sata checks it.
The Crack Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sata closes the distance and clinches up with The Crack Head, looking for a takedown. Sata pushes The Crack Head against the cage but The Crack Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sata. That snapped The Crack Head's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Crack Head has time to react.
The Crack Head moves into the clinch successfully.
The Crack Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sata struggles to land a body shot inside as The Crack Head controls his hands.
The Crack Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Crack Head looking to throw knees to the head but Sata is blocking nicely.
Sata lands a nice uppercut.
The Crack Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sata breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sata keeps the fight on the outside.
Sata misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sata cracks The Crack Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akiro Sata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sata scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone The Crack Head is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Crack Head tries to clinch but Sata moves out of range.
The Crack Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Crack Head wants to get back to his feet but Sata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sata cracks The Crack Head with a solid left hand.
Sata postures up in The Crack Head's guard and throws a big left but The Crack Head blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akiro Sata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Crack Head 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone The Crack Head!
Post fight, Tyrone The Crack Head took to the microphone: 'F the UFC!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums cracks Alcatraz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcatraz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Biggums lands with a hook. Alcatraz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alcatraz swings for the body but Biggums moves out of range.
Biggums misses the jab.
Biggums cracks a nice hook into Alcatraz's ribs.
Alcatraz with a nice cross.
Biggums cracks Alcatraz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alcatraz lands with a straight right. Biggums didn't see that one coming.
Biggums checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcatraz is just out of range.
Biggums checks a low kick from Alcatraz.
Biggums avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Biggums steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with a hook.
Alcatraz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biggums.
Biggums digs a good hook to Alcatraz's body.
Alcatraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Alcatraz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biggums finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcatraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biggums manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alcatraz on his heels. He'll look to pass Alcatraz's guard now, I'm sure.
Biggums sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Biggums is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alcatraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biggums is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biggums stays in close to Alcatraz's body and controls the position.
Biggums wants to pass the guard but Alcatraz is keeping the position.
Alcatraz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biggums slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Biggums's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Alcatraz taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggums lands a nice forearm strike.
Biggums looks up at the clock and then as Alcatraz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Biggums smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Biggums tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alcatraz's legs.
Alcatraz is not content to let Biggums control the position.
Biggums taking a breather here.
Biggums working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is looking to take a break and control but Alcatraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet.
Biggums trying to control the action but Alcatraz is working from the bottom.
Alcatraz is trying to escape the position but Biggums is controlling the position.
Biggums working away.
Biggums wants to control but Alcatraz is keeping him busy.
Alcatraz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alcatraz tries to improve position but can't.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet.
Alcatraz is not content to let Biggums control the position.
Biggums slows the pace down.
Alcatraz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alcatraz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggums misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcatraz.
Biggums lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biggums looks to land a right hand but Alcatraz moved out of range.
Alcatraz misses with a two punch combination.
Biggums jabs at Alcatraz's body.
Alcatraz just misses with a punch to the body.
Alcatraz slips under a jab from Biggums.
Biggums swings for the body but Alcatraz moves out of range.
Biggums jabs at Alcatraz's body.
Biggums swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alcatraz throws a chopping leg kick but Biggums manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Biggums wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alcatraz circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggums dives in and grabs Alcatraz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alcatraz pushes down on Biggums's head and hops out.
Biggums misses with a body shot.
Alcatraz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alcatraz throws a leg kick but Biggums checks it.
Biggums takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz misses with an uppercut.
Robbie Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biggums.
Alcatraz ducks under a wild hook from Biggums.
Biggums swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biggums scores with the left hand. Alcatraz knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyrone Biggums is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggums throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Biggums is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcatraz can do to turn this around?
Alcatraz avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Alcatraz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcatraz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biggums manages to avoid it.
Biggums checks a leg kick nicely.
Biggums throwing a counter right hand but Alcatraz manages to avoid it.
Alcatraz misses with a wild body shot.
Biggums scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Biggums. That snapped Alcatraz's head back.
Biggums tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcatraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Biggums.
Biggums throws a shot to the body.
Biggums throws a hook but Alcatraz blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggums attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biggums lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biggums takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biggums throws a body shot but no joy.
Biggums takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Biggums checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggums misses the target.
Robbie Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alcatraz is able to avoid easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biggums.
Biggums moves away from the strike by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz throws a body kick that misses.
Alcatraz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Biggums finds it's way round the side to connect with Alcatraz's head.
Alcatraz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Biggums swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alcatraz looks to throw a body kick
and Biggums counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcatraz scores with a leg kick.
Alcatraz loads up on a big right hand but Biggums slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Alcatraz.
It seemed like Alcatraz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biggums jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alcatraz looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
It looked like Biggums wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Biggums lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alcatraz doesn't seem phased though.
Biggums clinches up against the cage.
Biggums prevents a body shot from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz misses with a body punch.
Alcatraz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biggums works on Alcatraz's body with a couple of short punches.
Alcatraz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biggums avoids it.
Biggums misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biggums blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biggums fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biggums creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biggums struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcatraz controls his hands.
Biggums can't find room to land a body shot as Alcatraz controls the action.
Biggums is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biggums gets through Alcatraz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alcatraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggums avoids the damage to the body.
Biggums pushes Alcatraz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biggums avoids the elbow strike from Alcatraz, against the cage.
Biggums is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alcatraz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggums managing to block the knees to the body from Alcatraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggums lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcatraz looking to throw knees to the head but Biggums is blocking nicely.
Alcatraz lands an elbow just above Biggums 's eye.
Alcatraz tries to throw a body punch but Biggums avoids it by throwing Alcatraz back against the cage.
Biggums blocks the elbow strike.
Biggums tries to work over Alcatraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biggums lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biggums misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Biggums has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Biggums scores with a hook to the body.
Alcatraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alcatraz blocks a body shot from Biggums.
A right hook to the body lands for Alcatraz.
Alcatraz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Biggums lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcatraz can't find room to land a body shot as Biggums controls the action.
Biggums lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alcatraz backwards.
Biggums tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alcatraz smiles and moves away.
Alcatraz avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Alcatraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Biggums throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alcatraz feints a counter leg kick.
Biggums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcatraz.
Alcatraz lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Alcatraz lands.
Alcatraz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biggums is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alcatraz.
Biggums bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biggums trying to control the position but Alcatraz is working away.
Alcatraz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biggums connects with a decent elbow.
Alcatraz tries to improve position but can't.
Biggums is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alcatraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biggums wants to control but Alcatraz is keeping him busy.
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.
Biggums tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alcatraz wants to get back to his feet but Biggums is dominant here and he's now got Alcatraz's back!
Biggums scores with strikes from the back.
Biggums wants to control but Alcatraz is keeping busy.
Alcatraz is really stuck here.
Biggums scores with strikes from the back.
Alcatraz is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums cracks Alcatraz with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Alcatraz from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Biggums lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Alcatraz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alcatraz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Biggums's guard. Nice work there by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz wants to control from the top but Biggums keeps moving.
Alcatraz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggums is looking to sweep but instead, Alcatraz has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcatraz stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcatraz works his way into full mount!
Biggums is squirming around, avoiding Alcatraz's attempts to control the action.
Biggums is looking to get to half guard.
Biggums wants to hold on but Alcatraz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz prevents Biggums from getting the reversal.
Alcatraz has control of Biggums's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Biggums regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Robbie Alcatraz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alcatraz looking to ground and pound but Biggums is blocking nicely.
Tyrone Biggums is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggums is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alcatraz tries to control but Biggums wriggling away.
Alcatraz looking to ground and pound but Biggums is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrone Biggums.
Well Biggums has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes into the arena with Theme blaring out of the sound system. Wonstom has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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31
167 lbs
21 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holgersson drives through and clinches with Wonstom against the cage.
Wonstom is pressed up against the cage. Holgersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wonstom down to the mat. Wonstom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
Holgersson misses with a body kick.
Wonstom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wonstom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wonstom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wonstom digs a good hook to Holgersson's body.
Nice takedown defense from Wonstom. No joy for Holgersson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wonstom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holgersson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wonstom throws a combination. Holgersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wonstom blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Wonstom cracks Holgersson with a good jab.
Holgersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been hearing reports that Holgersson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Holgersson moves into the clinch.
Wonstom is trying to break the clinch but Holgersson is controlling him.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonstom avoids it.
Holgersson has Wonstom pressed against the cage, preventing Wonstom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holgersson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonstom avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonstom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wonstom is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Holgersson blocks a jab.
Wonstom blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holgersson.
Holgersson is putting a hurting on Wonstom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wonstom pushes Holgersson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holgersson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holgersson in side control, throwing shots but Wonstom defends.
Wonstom is being controlled here.
Holgersson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holgersson scores with punches from side control.
Holgersson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonstom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wonstom is pushing Holgersson's head away, looking to escape. Holgersson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holgersson advances to mount.
Wonstom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holgersson.
Holgersson working Wonstom over with strikes here.
Holgersson lands a heavy elbow.
Wonstom taking shots to the head.
Holgersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wonstom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holgersson.
Holgersson raining down shots from the mount!
Wonstom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holgersson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson trying to control but Wonstom is having none of it.
Holgersson lands a nice shot to the head.
Holgersson with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonstom squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Holgersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgersson lands with some strikes.
Holgersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holgersson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wonstom is rocked!
Wonstom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wonstom is still in real trouble! Can Holgersson finish him?
Holgersson looking for a guillotine from mount but Wonstom is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wonstom seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wonstom is on top in guard.
Holgersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wonstom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wonstom wants to stand and escape but instead Holgersson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wonstom kicks Holgersson off and gets to his feet.
Holgersson takes one on the button.
Wonstom just misses with a punch to the body.
Holgersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonstom sprawls well. He's pushed Holgersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holgersson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holgersson has a takedown stuffed.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Holgersson's cut.
That's time! Holgersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holgersson connects with a high kick.
Wonstom avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wonstom manages to break the clinch.
Holgersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wonstom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonstom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holgersson looks for the body kick but Wonstom saw that one coming.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Wonstom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonstom moves out of range as Holgersson throws a body kick.
Wonstom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holgersson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wonstom!
Wonstom tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Holgersson 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonstom can do to turn this around?
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holgersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holgersson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wonstom.
Wonstom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson connects with a big shot to the side of Wonstom's head.
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wonstom is trying to remain composed but Holgersson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Holgersson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wonstom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wonstom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holgersson tightening his grip on Wonstom, looking for the choke.
Wonstom trying to get back to his feet but Holgersson is in full control for now.
Holgersson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wonstom is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson looking to break Wonstom's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wonstom remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Holgersson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson is riding his opponent, not letting Wonstom buck him off.
Wonstom looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holgersson.
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet.
Holgersson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wonstom won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Holgersson off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nils Holgersson!
A relieved looking Nils Holgersson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Oarsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parsons has chosen Rev Theory - Dead in a Grave as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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222 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
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32
213 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Oarsman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oarsman moves into range and clinches up with Parsons.
A head punch on the inside from Parsons fails to land.
Oarsman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parsons gets through Oarsman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons tightens his grip and picks Oarsman up, before dumping him to the ground. Oarsman manages to land in guard.
Parsons throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oarsman controlling the position.
Parsons trying to control but Oarsman is working from the bottom.
Parsons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oarsman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oarsman wants to get back to his feet but Parsons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oarsman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parsons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parsons trying to control but Oarsman is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parsons connects with a couple of short punches.
Parsons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parsons told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Oarsman keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parsons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parsons instigates a clinch.
Parsons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oarsman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parsons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oarsman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Parsons.
Oarsman moves to clinch but Parsons breaks away
and Parsons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oarsman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman throws a head kick that Parsons semi-blocks.
Parsons throws a jab when Oarsman was well out of range.
Parsons misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Parsons misses the target.
Parsons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oarsman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosmo Oarsman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oarsman looks to land a right hand but Parsons moved out of range.
Parsons clinches up with Oarsman and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Oarsman lands an elbow inside that Parsons shrugs off.
A nice left hand lands by Parsons.
A head punch on the inside from Parsons fails to land.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Parsons takes an elbow to the temple.
Oarsman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oarsman obliges.
Oarsman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Parsons looks winded!
Oarsman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oarsman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Oarsman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Oarsman.
Oarsman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parsons.
Oarsman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parsons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parsons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oarsman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cosmo Oarsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
Oarsman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oarsman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parsons.
Oarsman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parsons backwards.
Oarsman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parsons avoids a wild elbow strike from Oarsman.
Oarsman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parsons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oarsman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oarsman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parsons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons blocks the elbow strike.
Oarsman lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Parsons.
Oarsman tries to land a knee to the head but Parsons blocks with his arms.
Parsons has Oarsman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oarsman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oarsman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Parsons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parsons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oarsman prevents the takedown attempt.
Oarsman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oarsman misses with an elbow over the top.
Oarsman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Parsons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Cosmo Oarsman has been cut.
Parsons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oarsman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parsons wants a takedown but no success here.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Oarsman misses with a body punch.
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 Cosmo Oarsman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Oarsman'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.
Oarsman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parsons tries to clinch up but Oarsman circles away and keeps his distance.
Parsons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parsons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oarsman's head.
Parsons throws a jab when Oarsman was well out of range.
Oarsman tries to clinch there but Parsons circles away.
Parsons misses with a body shot.
Parsons swats away the attempt to clinch by Oarsman.
Oarsman darts in and clinches Parsons up against the cage.
Parsons misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
Oarsman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oarsman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Parsons on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
A shot in the inside from Parsons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Oarsman.
Oarsman throws a head punch that misses.
Oarsman lands an elbow just above Parsons 's eye.
Parsons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oarsman prevents it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parsons throws an elbow but misses.
Oarsman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Parsons is breathing heavily.
Oarsman blocking some punches.
Parsons misses with a punch on the inside.
Parsons is working for takedown but Oarsman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oarsman is pressed up against the cage. Parsons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oarsman down to the mat. Oarsman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cosmo Oarsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
Oarsman moves into range and clinches up with Parsons.
Parsons takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
It looks like Jack Parsons has been cut.
Oarsman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parsons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oarsman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parsons tries to score a body lock takedown but Oarsman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oarsman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parsons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Parsons goes for a takedown attempt but Oarsman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oarsman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oarsman closes the distance and pushes Parsons back into the cage.
Oarsman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oarsman blocking some punches.
Oarsman lands an elbow that stopped Parsons in his tracks for a moment.
Cosmo Oarsman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oarsman struggles to land a body shot inside as Parsons controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parsons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parsons goes for a takedown attempt but Oarsman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parsons throws a shot from downtown. Oarsman moves away and avoids it.
Cosmo Oarsman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oarsman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parsons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cosmo Oarsman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oarsman rushes Parsons and presses him up against the cage.
Parsons misses with some punches.
Oarsman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oarsman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Oarsman - that landed with a thud.
Oarsman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parsons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oarsman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oarsman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parsons blocks an elbow strike.
Oarsman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oarsman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parsons can do to turn this around?
Parsons is looking for a takedown.
Oarsman blocking some punches.
Oarsman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parsons tries to land a knee to the head but Oarsman blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oarsman.
Parsons blocks the elbow strike.
Parsons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oarsman prevents it.
Oarsman pushes off an throws an elbow but Parsons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parsons can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman misses with an elbow over the top.
Oarsman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oarsman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oarsman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parsons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oarsman to the mat. Oarsman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Parsons prevents Oarsman from getting back to his feet.
Oarsman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parsons's guard.
Oarsman wants to get up but he can't break Parsons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oarsman stopping the sweep attempt from Parsons.
Oarsman tries to stand but Parsons is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Oarsman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parsons keeps the fight on the outside.
Parsons misses with a straight left.
Oarsman is looking to clinch but Parsons is avoiding it.
Oarsman doesn't manage to clinch there - Parsons circles away.
Oarsman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oarsman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parsons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oarsman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parsons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oarsman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parsons goes for a takedown attempt but Oarsman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parsons throws an overhand right that lands on Oarsman's shoulder, as Oarsman tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oarsman tries to clinch but Parsons is having none of it.
Parsons keeps the fight on the outside.
Oarsman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parsons.
A big right from Parsons misses.
Oarsman clinches with his opponent.
Oarsman has a couple of punches blocked by Parsons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parsons lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parsons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oarsman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Parsons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parsons is trying to drag Oarsman to the mat but Oarsman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cosmo Oarsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Parsons.
Parsons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oarsman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parsons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oarsman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Parsons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oarsman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oarsman lands an elbow inside that Parsons shrugs off.
Parsons wants to take the fight to the mat but Oarsman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oarsman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parsons misses with an elbow strike.
Parsons drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oarsman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jack Parsons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Parsons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parsons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oarsman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oarsman throws an elbow but it misses.
Oarsman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Oarsman.
Oarsman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parsons working aggressively here.
Oarsman scores a nice knee to the body.
Oarsman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oarsman lands a left hand.
A short right from Oarsman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
Oarsman lands an elbow inside that Parsons shrugs off.
Oarsman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oarsman lands an elbow inside.
Parsons throws a head punch that misses.
Parsons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman landing knees to the head.
Parsons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oarsman after a bit of a struggle.
Oarsman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oarsman crunches a lovely knee into Parsons's ribcage.
Parsons tries for a takedown but Oarsman manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oarsman.
Parsons lands a hook that snaps the head of Oarsman backwards.
Oarsman lands a right hand.
Oarsman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Parsons blocks an elbow strike.
Oarsman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Parsons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oarsman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oarsman lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Oarsman.
Parsons is rocked!
Oarsman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parsons is still on wobbly legs! Can Oarsman finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oarsman.
A short right from Oarsman on the inside.
Oarsman pushes Parsons against the cage. Oarsman is working some dirty boxing. Oarsman pushes off with a quick right hook! Parsons goes down! Parsons tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oarsman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cosmo Oarsman!
After winning the bout, Cosmo Oarsman 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom DeLuise (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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeLuise!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime is looking to clinch.
DeLuise clinches.
DeLuise works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime wants to stall.
DeLuise is working Prime over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeLuise.
Prime misses with some punches.
Prime is trying to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling him.
DeLuise tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prime is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeLuise gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prime breaks the clinch.
DeLuise tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeLuise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Primes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLuise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeLuise has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prime is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeLuise is looking to clinch but Prime is avoiding it.
Prime has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
DeLuise gets a clinch.
A short right from DeLuise on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prime blocks an uppercut.
DeLuise lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime manages to break the clinch.
Prime fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeLuise is out of range.
A nice side step and DeLuise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLuise cracks Prime with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from DeLuise on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prime throws a big shot that misses.
DeLuise lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeLuise keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuise feints a counter leg kick.
Prime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeLuise misses with a low kick.
Prime takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeLuise cracks Prime with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Prime.
DeLuise blocks a jab.
A cross from DeLuise lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime rushes DeLuise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prime taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Prime breaks from the clinch.
Jab from DeLuise.
A bone on bone clash there as DeLuise blocks the leg kick.
DeLuise takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice sprawl there from DeLuise as Prime shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime takes one to the chin there.
DeLuise moves into range and clinches up with Prime.
Prime manages to break the clinch.
DeLuise clinches up against the cage.
Prime tries to circle away but DeLuise has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prime.
Prime prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
DeLuise swings wildly with an uppercut but Prime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prime breaks the clinch.
DeLuise closes the distance and pushes Prime back into the cage.
Prime has hold of one of DeLuise's legs. DeLuise is fighting the takedown attempt but Prime gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Prime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
Prime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeLuise controlling Prime's posture.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise pulls Prime in close to prevent any damage.
Prime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prime is looking to work some ground and pound but DeLuise has wrist control.
Prime postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
DeLuise wants to stand up but Prime is controlling him.
Prime postures up in DeLuise's guard and throws a big left but DeLuise blocks it.
Prime won't allow DeLuise to get back to his feet.
Prime with a nice head shot there.
Prime scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DeLuise controlling the position.
Prime 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.
Prime distracts DeLuise with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prime scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeLuise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prime controls the pace.
DeLuise wants to sweep here but Prime controlling him for the moment.
DeLuise wants to get back to his feet but Prime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
DeLuise seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prime's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Prime duly obliges.
DeLuise takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
DeLuise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prime throws an elbow but misses.
DeLuise throws a head punch that misses.
DeLuise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
DeLuise gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prime.
Prime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeLuise has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prime wants the takedown. DeLuise is fighting it off but Prime persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeLuise's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeLuise keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
DeLuise keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Prime stops DeLuise from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime scoring with some ground and pound.
Prime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeLuise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeLuise is trying to keep Prime in close.
DeLuise controlling Prime's posture.
Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prime sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prime throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeLuise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prime controls the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Prime trying to control the position from guard on top but DeLuise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeLuise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prime.
DeLuise closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
DeLuise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLuise moves forwards but Prime connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.
DeLuise is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Prime misses with a right hand
and DeLuise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DeLuise fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Prime moves in looking to clinch but DeLuise pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. DeLuise does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeLuise ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prime loads up on a big right hand but DeLuise slips the punch.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but DeLuise is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLuise lands with a hook. Prime tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeLuise slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
DeLuise moves out of range as Prime strikes.
DeLuise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeLuise lands an overhand right.
DeLuise lands a really nice looking cross but Prime seems unphased.
Prime tries to clinch up but DeLuise circles away and keeps his distance.
Prime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prime moves into the clinch.
Prime tries to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling the position.
Prime is trying to force a seperation but DeLuise has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by DeLuise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeLuise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeLuise is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DeLuise pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
Prime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise digs a right hand into Prime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prime's gas tank.
DeLuise makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from DeLuise.
Prime wants a takedown.
DeLuise misses with a body punch.
Prime goes for a takedown attempt but DeLuise pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeLuise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Primes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
DeLuise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prime, pushing him back against the cage.
DeLuise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeLuise throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
DeLuise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeLuise lands with a light punch inside.
Prime goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeLuise prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from DeLuise fails to land.
DeLuise prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for DeLuise.
DeLuise lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeLuise 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.
DeLuise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime lands with a nice combination. DeLuise backs away looking to recover.
Prime missing with a left hand there. DeLuise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeLuise staying out of range there.
Prime swats away the attempt to clinch by DeLuise.
Nice defenses there by DeLuise.
Prime will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prime tries to clinch up but DeLuise circles away and keeps his distance.
DeLuise jabs at Prime's body.
Nice defenses there by DeLuise.
DeLuise moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prime moves in looking to clinch but DeLuise pushes him off.
DeLuise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prime shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeLuise throws out a powerful jab.
Prime fails to land the takedown.
DeLuise 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuise looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prime clinches up with DeLuise and pushes him back against the cage.
Prime wants to break free but DeLuise has control.
Prime wants a takedown.
DeLuise misses with a punch on the inside.
DeLuise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prime backwards.
Prime tries to score a body lock takedown but DeLuise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLuise has a couple of punches blocked by Prime.
A short left from DeLuise.
Prime prevents a body shot from DeLuise.
Prime is looking to break free of the clinch but DeLuise has double underhooks.
Prime tries to break the clinch but DeLuise is controlling the position.
DeLuise is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeLuise misses with the head strike.
Prime wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prime needs to keep his hands up - DeLuise had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Prime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuise scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from DeLuise finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeLuise digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
DeLuise scores with a jab to the head.
DeLuise moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dom DeLuise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLuise throws a shot to the body.
Dom DeLuise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prime tries to move into range but DeLuise moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prime takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeLuise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prime.
DeLuise drops Prime with a beautiful combination! Prime stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeLuise is looking for the KO!
Prime is rocked!
DeLuise drops Prime with a huge uppercut! Prime drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. DeLuise is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom DeLuise!
Dom DeLuise is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Dom DeLuise thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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