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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Jiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Price might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight Song - Rachel Platten. Jiller has chosen Japanese Mix as his entrance music. Wilson Price has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Jiller!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price pushes Jiller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jiller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Price.
Price struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiller controls his hands.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Jiller pushes him off.
Jiller throws a big shot that misses.
Jiller misses with a two punch combination.
Jiller tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Price moves into the clinch successfully.
Jiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Price presses Jiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Jiller avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiller misses with the head strike.
Jiller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Price gets through Jiller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price scores with a nice right hand.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Jiller misses.
Jiller closes the distance and clinches.
Jiller misses with the head strike.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Jiller misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price pulls guard.
Jiller wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Jiller throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jiller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jiller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jiller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jiller throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jiller's guard. Nice move by Price!
Jiller is controlling Price's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Price's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jiller looking to control but Price passes into half guard.
Price wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiller keeps working.
Jiller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jiller has his hands clasped together around Price's back. He's all about the action.
Still in half guard, Price seems content to control.
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.
Jiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price is working for a kimura but Jiller is defending it quite comfortably.
Jiller tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jiller wants to get back to his feet.
Price wants to pass to mount but Jiller is defending the position.
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.
Wilson Price dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Jiller pushes him off.
Price drives through and clinches with Jiller against the cage.
Jiller working aggressively here.
Jiller misses with some punches.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Mason Jiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price jumps guard.
Jiller throws an elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jiller's guard. Nice move by Price!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Price is stalling in the full guard.
Jiller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Jiller keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Price advances position into side control!
Jiller struggling a bit here.
Jiller dodges the ground and pound from Price.
Price throws a strike aimed at the side of Jiller's head but Jiller avoids it well.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiller can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiller is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Jiller tries to buck Price off but Price is having none of it.
Price decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jiller to his feet.
Price throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jiller's waist but Jiller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Price off to one side.
Jiller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiller throws a hook but Price avoids it easily.
Wilson Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jiller throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiller throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price clinches up with Jiller and pushes him back against the cage.
Jiller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Price letting Jiller take a breather here.
A short right from Price.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiller has a couple of punches blocked by Price.
Price fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Price jumps guard but Jiller stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiller is looking to control Price's arms but Price gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jiller has his back to the cage.
Jiller is trying to stall.
Jiller blocks a body shot from Price.
Jiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiller scores with a shoulder strike.
Price scores with a shoulder strike.
Price cracks Jiller with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Price lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Price tries to work over Jiller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Price dominated that second round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Jiller pushes him off.
Jiller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Price with a body shot.
Jiller misses with a right hand
and Price counters with a two punch combo.
Price has taken the fight to the clinch.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jiller wants to stall.
Price throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Price scores with a hook to the body.
Jiller trying to control the position but instead, Price has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jiller into the cage.
Jiller takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jiller smiles and moves away.
Price tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jiller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Jiller.
Jiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price shoots in for a takedown but Jiller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price ducks right into an uppercut from Jiller.
Jiller looks to land a right hand but Price moved out of range.
Price rushes Jiller and presses him up against the cage.
Jiller avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Come on Price - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Price using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jiller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Price fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Price jumps guard but Jiller stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Price.
Jiller trying to stall but Price improves his position.
Jiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiller misses with a body punch.
Price throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Jiller controls the action.
Jiller looking to stall.
Jiller prevents a body shot from Price.
Price swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Price - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Price breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in but Jiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Price staying out of range there.
Price tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jiller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiller 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.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jiller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jiller stuffs the takedown.
Price moves in looking to clinch but Jiller pushes him off.
Mason Jiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jiller but Jiller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Price doesn't manage to clinch there - Jiller circles away.
Jiller throws out a leg kick but Price moves out of range and Jiller only half commits.
Price staying out of range there.
Price keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiller.
Price is looking to clinch.
Jiller throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price is looking to clinch but Jiller is avoiding it.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiller.
The fighters circling - Jiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jiller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Price is out of range.
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 Wilson Price.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Price, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Price!
After winning the bout, Wilson Price 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Leka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Leka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leka slips under a jab from St Pierre.
A little feinted left hand from Leka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Leka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leka tries to clinch up.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Leka counters with a nice leg kick.
St Pierre slips under a jab from Leka.
St Pierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leka defends it well.
St Pierre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St Pierre throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Leka.
St Pierre moves out of range as Leka throws a body kick.
St Pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leka. Leka obviously looking to wear him down.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from St Pierre misses.
Leka throws a quick counter head kick but St Pierre was just out of range.
Leka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on St Pierre. That did some damage!
Leka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Pierre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Leka.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leka.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Leka misses with a jab to the body
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Leka as he connects with a hook.
Leka walks into a stiff left hand from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands with a hook. Leka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka walks into a jab.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
The crowd cheers as St Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leka doesn't seem phased though.
St Pierre 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.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Leka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
St Pierre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Pierre checks it well.
Leka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
Leka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leka takes one to the side of the head.
Leka moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
St Pierre misses with a looping left.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka swats away the attempt to clinch by St Pierre.
Leka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leka throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
Leka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as St Pierre throws out the jab.
St Pierre misses the jab.
Leka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping St Pierre at a distance.
St Pierre dodges the punch combination from Leka.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
St Pierre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leka tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leka defends it well.
Leka scores with a jab.
St Pierre works over Leka's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre avoids the head kick by Leka.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre scores with a body shot.
St Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leka in his tracks.
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
It looked like Leka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from St Pierre.
Leka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Pierre.
Leka connects with an inside leg kick.
Leka wants to land a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
Leka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leka trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Leka's hands, connecting with Leka's forehead.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leka is looking to improve his position.
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 Leo Leka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for St Pierre. That snapped Leka's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St Pierre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St Pierre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leka slips under a jab.
Leka looks for the body kick but St Pierre saw that one coming.
St Pierre misses with a lunging right hand
and St Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St Pierre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
St Pierre cracks Leka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leka cracks St Pierre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but St Pierre is out of range.
A good leg kick by Leka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Leka moves forwards but St Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab from Leka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Pierre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leka.
Leka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
St Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leka at a distance.
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leka counters with an outside leg kick.
Leka scores with the left hand. St Pierre knows he should have avoided that one.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and St Pierre moves out of range easily.
Leka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
St Pierre connects with a single shot there.
Leka connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
St Pierre misses with a straight left.
Leka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
St Pierre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Leka misses.
A shot to the liver by Leka. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leka misses with a body kick.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka throws a lazy body kick
and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Leka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but St Pierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka is trying to control the position but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre pushing down on Leka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but St Pierre pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leka is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw St Pierre working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leka can't escape the position.
St Pierre with shots to the head and body - Leka looks very uncomfortable down there.
St Pierre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leka?
St Pierre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leka and St Pierre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre scoring with punches and elbows.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Leka defends.
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
Leka is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Leka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leka is looking to regain half guard here but St Pierre keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Leka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre misses the jab.
St Pierre throws a hook but Leka blocks it.
Leka jabs St Pierre right on the nose. St Pierre blinks but takes it well.
Leka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
St Pierre tests Leka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leka slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leka rushes St Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Leka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Leka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
St Pierre clobbers Leka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leka misses with a straight left.
Leka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leka scrambles back to his feet.
Leka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Leka.
St Pierre catches Leka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Leka.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.
Leka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Pierre.
Leka has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
St Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Pierre struggles to land a body shot inside as Leka controls his hands.
Leka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leka struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
Leka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leka misses with some punches.
St Pierre misses with a body punch.
St Pierre misses with the head strike.
St Pierre misses with some punches.
Leka lands with a right to the head.
Leka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Pierre shoots in and drives through. Leka sprawls well.
Leo Leka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus St Pierre.
St Pierre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as St Pierre blocks the low kick.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leka misses with an uppercut
and St Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leka lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
Leka misses with a hook.
St Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Leka tenderised St Pierre's leg. St Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierre throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leka connects with a body shot.
A big right from Leka misses.
Leka digs a good body shot into St Pierre's ribs.
Leka fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre moves out of range as Leka strikes.
Leka moves away from the strike by St Pierre.
Leka misses with a body kick.
Leka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Leka.
St Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Leka fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
Leka tried to score with a low kick but St Pierre checks it.
Leka works over St Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Leka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
St Pierre misses the jab.
St Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
Leka is looking to score with low kicks.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Leka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
St Pierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leka throws the kick towards the body but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leka looks to throw the jab but St Pierre is out of range.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
Leka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leka moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
Leka's jab looks to have found its range, popping St Pierre under the eye.
Leka misses with a leg kick.
Leka thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Leka!
After the fight, Leo Leka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saleem Al Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Khan has chosen Three Days Grace - Scared as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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181 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saleem Al Khan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Khan is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Al Khan defends the submission attempt.
Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is defending well.
Allen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throwing shots but Al Khan is blocking nicely.
Allen trying to pass the guard but Al Khan defending well.
Allen thows a huge punch but Al Khan dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throwing shots but Al Khan is blocking nicely.
Allen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Khan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Khan's head.
That's two 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.
Allen is working for a kimura here but Al Khan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Allen's guard.
Al Khan won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Khan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Allen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Al Khan, into his guard.
Allen wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is keeping the position.
Allen throws a sloppy strike and Al Khan has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Allen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Al Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saleem Al Khan!
Saleem Al Khan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abroham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raja Ohri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohri has chosen The Next Episode as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Abroham Lincoln has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abroham Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raja Ohri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohri with a poor takedown
and Ohri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Raja Ohri has been cut.
Lincoln scores with a jab. Ohri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ohri slips under a jab from Lincoln.
Ohri wants to counter the offense by Lincoln and move into the clinch position.
Lincoln lands with a nice body punch.
Ohri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lincoln counters with a huge left! Ohri is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lincoln isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ohri from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lincoln!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abroham Lincoln!
In defeat, Raja Ohri stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll comeback and get a win next time!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Secoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Campion had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azamat Secoy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Campion. That did some damage!
Secoy lands with a right hand.
Campion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Secoy.
Secoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Secoy thumps Campion with a low kick.
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Secoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Secoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Campion.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Secoy! But no joy.
Campion ducks right into an uppercut from Secoy.
Campion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Secoy jabs Campion right on the nose. Campion blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Secoy. That did some damage!
Secoy lands a two punch combo.
Secoy tries to land a front kick but Campion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Secoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Secoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Campion throws a jab when Secoy was well out of range.
Secoy throws a head kick that half lands.
Campion missing with a left hand there. Secoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Secoy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Secoy scores with a nice strike.
Campion lands with an overhand left.
Secoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Secoy misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Secoy.
Campion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Campion.
Secoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Secoy to score with a decent uppercut.
Secoy misses the jab.
Campion throws a big counter combination but Secoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Secoy avoids a kick to the body.
Secoy connects with a body shot that sends Campion's belly button to the back.
Secoy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campion misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Campion.
Campion walks into a left hand.
Secoy throws a wild body kick that Campion sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Secoy.
Secoy lands with a nice body kick.
Secoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Campion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Secoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Campion.
Campion throws out a loose jab but Secoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campion walks into a stiff left hand from Secoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Secoy.
Campion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Secoy scores with a jab. Campion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Secoy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Secoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campion takes one to the side of the head.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Secoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Secoy.
Secoy throws a nice head kick!
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Campion moves out of range easily.
Secoy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secoy lands with a slapping head kick.
Campion is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Secoy throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Campion is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Azamat Secoy!
Gregory Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
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13 - 14 - 0 |
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300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boskins, pushing him back against the cage.
Thoreson just leaning against Boskins, taking a breather.
Boskins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boskins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thoreson checks a low kick from Boskins.
Thoreson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boskins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thoreson moves into the clinch.
Boskins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thoreson after a bit of a struggle.
Thoreson tries for a takedown but Boskins manages to get underhooks.
Boskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson effectively controlling the action here.
Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Boskins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson tries to land a front kick but Boskins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoreson shoots in but Boskins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thoreson looks for a takedown but Boskins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson is looking to slow Boskins down with leg kicks.
Thoreson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thoreson tries to clinch there but Boskins circles away.
Thoreson clinches with his opponent.
Boskins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thoreson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boskins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thoreson.
Boskins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thoreson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boskins lands with a short shot to the head.
Boskins wants a takedown but no success here.
Boskins can't get the takedown.
Boskins has had enough of the clinch but Thoreson keeps him there for the moment.
Boskins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thoreson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boskins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thoreson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boskins is trying to break the clinch but Thoreson has him pressed against the cage.
Boskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boskins dives in for a single leg takedown but Thoreson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thoreson slips under a jab from Boskins.
It appears Thoreson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thoreson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boskins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thoreson avoids a kick to the body.
Boskins misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Thoreson slams his shin into Boskins's torso.
Dwayne Boskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskins shoots in and drives through. Thoreson sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoreson.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Boskins misses.
Boskins lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boskins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boskins.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Boskins misses the body punch
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Boskins.
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 Mats Thoreson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thoreson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boskins misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a left and a right that stings Boskins.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Thoreson drives through and clinches with Boskins against the cage.
Thoreson missing with knees to the body.
Boskins managing to block the knees to the body from Thoreson.
Thoreson breaks from the clinch.
Boskins looks to throw a body kick
and Thoreson counters with a body kick.
Thoreson staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
As Boskins looks to move away, Thoreson throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.
Thoreson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thoreson gets underhooks to prevent Boskins's takedown attempt.
Boskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thoreson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thoreson misses with some punches.
Boskins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins lands a jab-cross combination.
Thoreson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thoreson showed some decent athleticism there.
Boskins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thoreson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boskins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins misses with a takedown attempt - Thoreson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Boskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoreson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boskins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thoreson tries to avoid it but Boskins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thoreson to the ground. Thoreson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thoreson wants to clinch.
Boskins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boskins misses with a head kick.
Boskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boskins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Boskins is predictable there
and Thoreson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thoreson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dwayne Boskins has been cut.
Boskins looking to stall.
Boskins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thoreson walks away with a smile on his face. Boskins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thoreson moves away from the strike by Boskins.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thoreson scores with a push kick.
Boskins is breathing heavily.
Boskins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thoreson pushes Boskins off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boskins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thoreson works over Boskins's head and body with a nice combination.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Thoreson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thoreson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boskins sprawls and moves away.
Thoreson looks for the body kick but Boskins saw that one coming.
Thoreson blocks the body kick.
As Boskins looks to move away, Thoreson throws a big counter combo but Boskins just gets out of the way.
Boskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Thoreson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins'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.
Boskins misses with an uppercut
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Boskins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thoreson counters with a one-two to the body.
Mats Thoreson is winning the standup battle so far.
Boskins misses with a wild body shot.
Boskins looks to land a body kick but Thoreson moved away.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boskins misses with a lunging right hand
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
Boskins misses with a jab to the body
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Thoreson
and Boskins counters with a single leg into guard. Thoreson didn't expect that.
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!
Thoreson has control of Boskins's left arm, preventing Boskins from doing any damage.
Boskins distracts Thoreson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boskins looking to sit in guard and control but Thoreson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Thoreson looking to pass the guard.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boskins looking to control.
Dwayne Boskins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thoreson controlling from the top position.
Thoreson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boskins controls Thoreson momentarily but Thoreson frees himself.
Thoreson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boskins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boskins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thoreson is keeping the position for now.
Thoreson wants to stand up but Boskins is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thoreson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Boskins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boskins tries to pull guard but Thoreson holds him up against the cage and eventually Boskins drops back down to his feet.
Boskins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boskins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thoreson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boskins lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson doesn't manage to clinch there - Boskins circles away.
Boskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thoreson counters with a series of strikes. Boskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boskins scores with a leg kick.
Thoreson lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskins scores with a head kick. Thoreson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thoreson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boskins.
Boskins misses with a low kick as Thoreson jumps back.
Thoreson goes for a double leg but Boskins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boskins continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thoreson feints a jab promting Boskins to slip. Thoreson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boskins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thoreson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thoreson misses with a double jab.
Boskins throws a body kick that misses.
Thoreson slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thoreson checks a leg kick.
Boskins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thoreson defends well and Boskins ends up having to push Thoreson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thoreson tries to counter with a takedown but Boskins is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins misses with a kick to the body
and Thoreson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thoreson.
Thoreson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thoreson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thoreson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two 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.
Thoreson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boskins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thoreson is looking to clinch.
Thoreson throws a body kick that misses.
Thoreson backing away here, and Boskins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boskins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thoreson.
A head kick misses from Thoreson.
Boskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Thoreson moves in looking to clinch but Boskins pushes him off.
Boskins follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thoreson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thoreson lands with a shot to the body.
Boskins misses with a left hand
and Thoreson counters with a three punch combo that has Boskins backing up. Boskins nods at Thoreson to acknowledge the strikes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boskins enables Thoreson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boskins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thoreson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boskins can do to turn this around?
Thoreson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boskins pulls Thoreson in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thoreson with a nice head shot there.
Thoreson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thoreson trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boskins looks to land a left hand but Thoreson moved out of range nicely.
Thoreson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Thoreson had his way with Dwayne Boskins in that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Boskins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boskins misses the jab.
Thoreson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boskins misses with a looping right.
Thoreson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boskins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thoreson counters with a two punch combo.
Boskins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoreson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boskins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boskins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thoreson is fending him off so far but Boskins persists. Nope, Thoreson circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boskins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thoreson but Thoreson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thoreson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boskins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoreson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boskins being controlled for a moment.
Boskins is not content to let Thoreson control the position.
Boskins is looking to regain half guard here but Thoreson keeps moving and retains side control.
Thoreson staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson throws an elbow but Boskins slips to the side and avoids it well.
Thoreson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boskins is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Boskins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thoreson working away.
Thoreson trying to control the position but Boskins is working away.
Thoreson laying and praying for a moment but Boskins takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thoreson trying to mount his opponent but Boskins defends it.
Thoreson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thoreson is trying to control the action in half guard but Boskins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thoreson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boskins clobbers Thoreson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thoreson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boskins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boskins misses with the body kick
and Thoreson counters with a series of strikes. Boskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Boskins misses.
Mats Thoreson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boskins closes the distance and clinches up with Thoreson, looking for a takedown. Boskins pushes Thoreson against the cage but Thoreson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Thoreson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dwayne Boskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mats Thoreson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Boskins.
Thoreson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats Thoreson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thoreson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats Thoreson!
Mats Thoreson retains his super heavyweight title!
Mats Thoreson 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 Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonstom's entrance music is Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit. A fine choice. Tito Duran acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Duran !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Wonstom.
Wonstom misses with a body shot.
Duran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wonstom with a body shot.
Ivan Wonstom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran swings for the body but Wonstom moves out of range.
Duran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wonstom misses with a double jab.
Wonstom throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wonstom throws a series of punches but Duran moves out of range.
Wonstom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Wonstom misses with a double jab
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wonstom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wonstom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Duran . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duran .
Duran 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wonstom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duran scrambles back to his feet.
Wonstom throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
Wonstom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wonstom misses with a straight left.
Wonstom misses with a right hand
and Wonstom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wonstom cracks Duran with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran instigates a clinch.
Wonstom misses with an elbow strike.
Wonstom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonstom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duran is pushing Wonstom up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonstom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonstom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wonstom misses with an uppercut.
Wonstom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duran clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duran clinches up against the cage.
Wonstom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duran lands a big head kick that sends Wonstom tumbling to the mat! Duran takes a step backwards and waves Wonstom back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wonstom is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Wonstom has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Wonstom crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Duran !
Post fight, Tito Duran stared into the camera and said 'Follow me on twitter'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Silvennoinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ruarc Harris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seppo Silvennoinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris drives through and clinches with Silvennoinen against the cage.
Silvennoinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harris moves into full guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Silvennoinen from controlling successfully.
Silvennoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silvennoinen has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silvennoinen's guard.
Silvennoinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to control from the top but Silvennoinen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stops Silvennoinen from standing up.
Silvennoinen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvennoinen circles away.
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Harris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Silvennoinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silvennoinen trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Silvennoinen advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvennoinen defends it easily.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Silvennoinen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silvennoinen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems keen to control Silvennoinen's posture.
Silvennoinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working.
Harris stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Silvennoinen defends it.
Silvennoinen is trying to stand.
Harris is looking to advance position but Silvennoinen won't allow it.
Harris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harris slows the pace down in half guard.
Harris thows a huge punch but Silvennoinen dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruarc Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silvennoinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Harris's guard.
Silvennoinen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silvennoinen, into his guard.
Harris wants to get up but he can't break Silvennoinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silvennoinen keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
Silvennoinen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen gets the takedown into side control.
Silvennoinen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Silvennoinen tries to advance to mount but Harris denies him.
Silvennoinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A control attempt from Harris but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silvennoinen working for a submission but Harris is keeping him at bay.
Harris is looking to improve his position but Silvennoinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris gets back to half guard.
Silvennoinen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Harris as he works his way to full guard.
Harris has his foot on Silvennoinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvennoinen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silvennoinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silvennoinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silvennoinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Silvennoinen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top!
Harris trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris stands up from Silvennoinen's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silvennoinen cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Silvennoinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harris regains guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seppo Silvennoinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Silvennoinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Silvennoinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harris throws Silvennoinen to one side and escapes!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris tries to clinch but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Silvennoinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Silvennoinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruarc Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvennoinen passes into half guard.
Silvennoinen is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvennoinen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Silvennoinen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silvennoinen is proving hard to escape from.
Silvennoinen is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvennoinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris works over Silvennoinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control but Silvennoinen is working from the bottom.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvennoinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvennoinen is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silvennoinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silvennoinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvennoinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen preventing the sweep.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvennoinen defends it easily.
Silvennoinen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruarc Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruarc Harris!
Ruarc Harris made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'.
In defeat, Seppo Silvennoinen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shut the fuck up'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hai Shang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Staunton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shang thows a body kick. Staunton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Staunton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Staunton.
Shang misses with a looping left.
Staunton wants to land a leg kick but Shang is out of range.
Staunton looks to land a left hand but Shang moved out of range nicely.
Shang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Staunton. That did some damage!
Staunton throws a body shot but no joy.
Staunton scores with a jab to the head.
Staunton moves away from the strike by Shang.
Staunton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Staunton.
Shang dodges the punch combination from Staunton.
Staunton is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Staunton. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Staunton moves out of range of the strikes.
Shang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shang tests Staunton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Staunton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton throws a nice looking combination but Shang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shang closes the distance and clinches.
Shang swings wildly with an uppercut but Staunton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staunton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Hai Shang has been cut.
Staunton breaks the clinch.
Shang shoots for a takedown but Staunton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Staunton defending well as Shang loads up on a big left hand.
Shang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Staunton throws the kick towards the body but Shang avoids it.
Staunton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Staunton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shang if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve Staunton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shang takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shang misses with the combination.
Staunton throws a hook but Shang blocks it.
Shang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Staunton sprawls and moves away.
Staunton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Staunton.
Shang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Staunton.
Staunton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shang.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shang.
A decent looking cross lands there for Staunton.
Shang is rocked!
Staunton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Shang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shang throws a leg kick
and Staunton counters with a left and a right... And another left! Shang is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Staunton!
Steve Staunton 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballardo comes to the cage accompanied by Bandolero. Shankoli has chosen Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ravi Shankoli enters the cage!
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23 - 13 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Ballardo blocks the low kick.
Ballardo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shankoli.
Shankoli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shankoli looks to throw the jab but Ballardo is out of range.
As Shankoli tries to get set, Ballardo tries to push him back and clinch up but Shankoli manages to avoid the attempt.
Shankoli missing with a left hand there. Ballardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shankoli throws the left hand but Ballardo avoids the punch easily.
Ballardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shankoli throws the left hand but Ballardo avoids the punch easily.
Shankoli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Shankoli does no damage.
Ballardo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballardo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shankoli misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shankoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Shankoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ballardo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shankoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballardo on the side of the head.
Ballardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Ballardo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shankoli.
Shankoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Ballardo avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
Ballardo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ballardo.
Ballardo working aggressively here.
Ballardo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ballardo tries to throw a body punch but Shankoli avoids it by throwing Ballardo back against the cage.
Shankoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shankoli lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli has a couple of punches blocked by Ballardo.
Shankoli misses with some punches.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballardo tries a body shot but Shankoli blocks it.
Ballardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballardo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballardo misses with a body punch.
Ballardo slows down the pace here.
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo misses with a body shot.
Shankoli lands the left hand.
Shankoli misses with the body kick
and Ballardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Shankoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ballardo doesn't seem phased though.
Shankoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Ballardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shankoli throws a big shot that misses.
Ballardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shankoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballardo misses with a body shot.
Ballardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shankoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Shankoli. Those never looked like landing.
Ballardo is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Ballardo - just one landing.
Ballardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli is pawing at Ballardo, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ballardo's nose. Ballardo is badly hurt! Shankoli pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ballardo tries desperately to hold on but Shankoli is relentless in his assault! As Ballardo receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Shankoli away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Ravi Shankoli took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
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