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LAFC 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sydal (ranked 3045 p4p, 3169 weight class) and Dirty Old Bastard (ranked 379 p4p, 396 weight class). Dylan Sydal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Sydal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Old Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sydal scores with a takedown into Old Bastard's guard.
Old Bastard is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sydal presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sydal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Old Bastard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sydal's head backwards.
Old Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Old Bastard lands with a straight right. Sydal didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Old Bastard connects with a body shot.
Sydal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Old Bastard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal is breathing heavily.
Old Bastard lands a big shot that drops Sydal! Can he finish him?
 Sydal is rocked!
 It looks like Dylan Sydal has been cut.
Old Bastard content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Old Bastard passes into half guard.
Old Bastard controlling the action here.
Sydal is looking for a sweep. Old Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sydal pushes Old Bastard off looking to stand but Old Bastard dives back in and keeps control.
Sydal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sydal tries to get out of the position.
Sydal tries to roll over but Old Bastard keeps him under control.
Sydal is holding on to half guard well.
Sydal trying to hold on to Old Bastard's head to control him but Old Bastard postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Old Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Old Bastard lands a big shot that drops Sydal! Can he finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Bastard passes Sydal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Old Bastard trying to pass the guard but Sydal defending well.
Old Bastard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sydal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sydal wants to control but Old Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Old Bastard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sydal is trying to escape back to his feet but Old Bastard uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Old Bastard working away.
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.
Old Bastard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sydal struggling a bit here.
Old Bastard controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Old Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sydal'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.
Old Bastard scores with a sloppy right hand. Sydal should have avoided that one.
Sydal is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Old Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sydal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Old Bastard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sydal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Old Bastard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Old Bastard's coach down at Fenrir MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Old Bastard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sydal takes one to the side of the head.
Old Bastard scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sydal throws a head kick but Old Bastard moves out of range.
Sydal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Old Bastard counters with a beautiful punch that sends Sydal to the canvas!
Oh Sydal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sydal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sydal seems to have got his legs back now.
Sydal looking for a guillotine here but Old Bastard defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal is looking to sweep but instead, Old Bastard has passed into half guard.
Old Bastard content to control rather than advance.
Dirty Old Bastard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sydal won't allow Old Bastard to pass to mount.
That's two 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.
Old Bastard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sydal is trying to control but can't.
Old Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Old Bastard lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Old Bastard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sydal somewhat.
Old Bastard connects with a crisp jab.
Dirty Old Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sydal tries to clinch up but Old Bastard circles away and keeps his distance.
Old Bastard lands with an overhand left.
Old Bastard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sydal fails to land with a series of punches.
Old Bastard scores with a jab to the head.
Old Bastard stuffs the takedown attempt from Sydal. Sydal gets slowly back to his feet.
Old Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Sydal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Old Bastard instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Old Bastard.
Old Bastard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sydal wants to take the fight to the mat but Old Bastard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Old Bastard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sydal has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sydal throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Old Bastard on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Old Bastard throws an elbow but it misses.
Sydal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Old Bastard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sydal keeps control of Old Bastard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Old Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
Old Bastard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Old Bastard on the inside.
Sydal avoiding damage as Old Bastard throws knees to the body.
Sydal tries to pull guard but Old Bastard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Old Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sydal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sydal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Old Bastard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sydal is in Old Bastard's guard.
Old Bastard seems keen to control Sydal's posture.
Sydal wants to get up but he can't break Old Bastard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Old Bastard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Old Bastard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal wants to control from the top but Old Bastard keeps moving.
Sydal is looking to stand up but Old Bastard won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Old Bastard stuns Sydal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Old Bastard lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sydal sprawling to the canvas. Old Bastard follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sydal hang on?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Old Bastard prevents Sydal from improving his position.
Old Bastard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Old Bastard stalling.
Old Bastard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sydal trying to hold on to Old Bastard's head to control him but Old Bastard postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirty Old Bastard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Old Bastard might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Old Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
Dirty Old Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sydal shoots in and drives through. Old Bastard sprawls well.
Old Bastard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sydal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Old Bastard lands a head shot.
Sydal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Old Bastard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sydal fails with the takedown.
Sydal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Old Bastard's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Old Bastard is pulling down on Sydal's head to control his posture.
Old Bastard is continuing to stall.
Old Bastard has a closed guard, preventing Sydal from standing up.
Old Bastard has Sydal pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirty Old Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Old Bastard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Old Bastard!
After winning the bout, Dirty Old Bastard 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dreynos Elvul (ranked 2985 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 299 p4p, 305 weight class). Dreynos Elvul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dreynos Elvul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elvul.
Elvul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elvul avoids the body shot from Zoro.
As Zoro looks to move away, Elvul throws a big counter combo but Zoro just gets out of the way.
Elvul cracks Zoro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elvul moves away.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Elvul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoro.
Elvul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elvul throws an overhand right that lands on Zoro's shoulder, as Zoro tries to avoid the shot.
Zoro lands a right hook to the body.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvul loads up on a big right hand but Zoro slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elvul lands a lovely overhand right.
Zoro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elvul rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Zoro.
Elvul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zoro swings for the body but Elvul moves out of range.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elvul sprawls well. Elvul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zoro gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoro. Elvul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elvul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elvul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoro misses with a wild body shot.
Elvul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoro lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoro lands a jab to Elvul's midsection.
Dreynos Elvul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro digs a good body shot into Elvul's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elvul was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Elvul is looking to counter punch.
Zoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elvul circles away.
Elvul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Elvul.
Elvul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoro punishes Elvul's body with a nice straight punch.
Elvul just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elvul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoro slips a jab and a cross from Elvul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Elvul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zoro looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvul is just out of range.
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elvul moves away.
Elvul seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zoro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elvul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zoro throws a body punch but Elvul moves out of range.
Zoro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elvul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoro throws a body punch but Elvul moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Zoro.
A jab from Zoro does it's job there.
Elvul slips under a jab.
Elvul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Zoro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Elvul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dreynos Elvul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro avoids the body shot from Elvul.
Zoro misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elvul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
Zoro lands a jab to Elvul's midsection.
Zoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Zoro finds it's way through Elvul's defenses.
Zoro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elvul but Elvul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Elvul was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elvul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoro takes a swing at Elvul's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Elvul misses the target.
Zoro takes a swing at Elvul's ribcage but misses.
Elvul appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zoro lands with a nice body punch.
Elvul misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoro misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elvul but Elvul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoro dips to his left and cracks Elvul with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Elvul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Elvul might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Elvul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zoro looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Elvul is avoiding damage well.
Zoro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Elvul is looking to regain half guard here but Zoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Zoro happy to just control the position for now.
Zoro working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro laying and praying for a moment but Elvul takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoro trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Zoro thows a huge punch but Elvul dodges it nicely.
Zoro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zoro working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul wants to control but Zoro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elvul wants to improve his position but Zoro is controlling well.
Zoro working Elvul over with strikes.
Zoro is thwarting Elvul's attempts to control the position.
Elvul is pressing down on Zoro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elvul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zoro distracts Elvul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoro stands up over Elvul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elvul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
Zoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.
Elvul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoro.
An attempted straight right counter from Elvul misses the target.
Elvul misses with a looping right.
Elvul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elvul is looking to counter punch.
Zoro lands with a right hand.
Zoro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elvul counters with a left and a right that stings Zoro.
Zoro scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoro lands a right hook to the body.
Elvul ducks right into an uppercut from Zoro.
Elvul shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoro defending well as Elvul loads up on a big left hand.
Elvul misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zoro drives through with a takedown into Elvul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elvul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roronoa Zoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Zoro from controlling successfully.
Elvul pulls Zoro in close to prevent any damage.
Elvul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dreynos Elvul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Zoro lands a couple of elbows.
Zoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Elvul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Elvul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Elvul!
Zoro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zoro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elvul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zoro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro wants to get back to full guard.
Elvul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zoro actively working from the bottom here.
Elvul wants to stand up but Zoro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zoro looking for subs from the bottom but Elvul mounts him!
Zoro is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvul has hold of Zoro's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zoro manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Elvul has control of Zoro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zoro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zoro working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elvul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roronoa Zoro.
Well Zoro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zoro!
Roronoa Zoro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre King (ranked 2184 p4p, 3443 weight class) and DJ Killeshaw (ranked 314 p4p, 461 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Killeshaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killeshaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Killeshaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
King gets full guard.
Killeshaw won't allow King to sweep him here.
Killeshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Killeshaw preventing the sweep.
King pulls Killeshaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Killeshaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
King wants to improve his position but instead Killeshaw has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killeshaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Killeshaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killeshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King pulls Killeshaw in to control the position.
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Killeshaw passes into side control.
Killeshaw is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killeshaw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
King is trying to control Killeshaw's posture but Killeshaw avoids it.
Killeshaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Killeshaw trying to control the position but King is working away.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Killeshaw scoring with punches and elbows.
King wants to control but Killeshaw postures up.
King tries to buck Killeshaw off but Killeshaw is having none of it.
Killeshaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killeshaw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Killeshaw working away.
Killeshaw trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Killeshaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused King some visible discomfort.
King is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Killeshaw with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Killeshaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King scores with a nice body kick.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killeshaw. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Killeshaw throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like DJ Killeshaw has been cut.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killeshaw in his tracks.
King clobbers Killeshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killeshaw misses with a body shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Killeshaw tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killeshaw.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killeshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Killeshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King is looking to clinch but Killeshaw is avoiding it.
A low kick lands for King.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killeshaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killeshaw managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Killeshaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killeshaw can do to turn this around?
Killeshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King landing knees to the head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killeshaw.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killeshaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from King on the inside.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killeshaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killeshaw is breathing heavily.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
A knee to the head by King.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King working Killeshaw over with knees to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killeshaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killeshaw backwards.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killeshaw's face.
That has opened up DJ Killeshaw's cut even more.
Killeshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Andre King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King lands a knee to the head.
King working Killeshaw over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King landing knees to the body.
King connects with a knee to the head.
King scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Killeshaw's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andre King is winning the standup battle so far.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killeshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Killeshaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Killeshaw backwards.
Killeshaw takes a shot to the head.
Killeshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King crunches a lovely knee into Killeshaw's ribcage.
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!
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a knee to the body.
King working Killeshaw over with knees to the body.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King lands a left hand.
King lands a knee to the head.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Killeshaw won't want to take too many of those.
King lands a knee to the body.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
King lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killeshaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King crunches a lovely knee into Killeshaw's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killeshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from King.
King lands a knee to the body.
Killeshaw can't break the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killeshaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King crunches a lovely knee into Killeshaw's ribcage.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Killeshaw's face.
The cut above DJ Killeshaw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working Killeshaw over with knees to the body.
King lands a knee to the body.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killeshaws head.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King lands a nice knee to the body.
King working Killeshaw over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King crunches a lovely knee into Killeshaw's ribcage.
King lands with a left to the head.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Killeshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killeshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands a body punch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by King.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from King.
Killeshaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killeshaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Killeshaw won't want to take too many of those.
Killeshaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
DJ Killeshaw's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
King lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre King!
Andre King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shewmaker (ranked 2029 p4p, 2277 weight class) and James Diamond (ranked 261 p4p, 285 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond misses with a hook.
Diamond misses with a hook. Shewmaker ducked under it nicely.
Diamond misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Shewmaker does no damage.
Shewmaker misses the jab.
Diamond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shewmaker misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shewmaker misses with a kick to the body
and Diamond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shewmaker misses with a low kick.
Shewmaker scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shewmaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shewmaker showed some decent athleticism there.
Shewmaker controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shewmaker is keen to just control but Diamond is a slippery customer.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a kimura but Diamond is defending well.
Shewmaker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shewmaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shewmaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Shewmaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Diamond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Shewmaker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is looking to improve his position.
Shewmaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shewmaker is looking to work his way around to Diamond's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diamond tries to hold on but Shewmaker postures up.
Shewmaker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shewmaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker throws a wild left hand from mount and Diamond manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
Diamond is controlling Shewmaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Shewmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diamond's head.
Diamond is not content to let Shewmaker control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shewmaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diamond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robbie Shewmaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shewmaker throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
A big right from Diamond misses.
Shewmaker misses with an uppercut
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that misses
and Diamond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that misses
and Shewmaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shewmaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shewmaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Shewmaker is rocked!
James Diamond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shewmaker get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Shewmaker stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Diamond runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Diamond!
Our winner, James Diamond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Robbie Shewmaker was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back. I am pretty sure that guy is juiced to the gills. But I still should have won. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Weasel (ranked 2501 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Chunk Liddell (ranked 323 p4p, 483 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Weasel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chunk Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Liddell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weasel misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weasel dives in for a single leg takedown but Liddell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Liddell manages to break the clinch.
Weasel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Weasel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell tries to land a leg kick but Weasel saw it coming and moves away.
Weasel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weasel somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Weasel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Liddell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weasel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weasel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weasel controlling from the top position.
Weasel trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weasel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liddell keeping moving, preventing Weasel from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weasel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weasel looking to sit in guard and control but Liddell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Liddell pushing down on Weasel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weasel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weasel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Weasel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell looking to pass the guard.
Weasel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Liddell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddell trying to control but Weasel is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Liddell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weasel's guard.
Weasel is staying active underneath Liddell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Liddell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Weasel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weasel.
Liddell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liddell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Weasel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chunk Liddell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weasel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Liddell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weasel is looking to control Liddell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weasel avoid being mounted?
Liddell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Liddell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Liddell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weasel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasel is refusing to be controlled, as Liddell sits in half guard.
Liddell passes to full mount!
Liddell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell has control of Weasel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Weasel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Weasel throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Liddell avoids the attempt from Weasel to control.
Weasel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weasel tries to hold on but Liddell pushes him away.
Weasel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liddell takes Weasel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weasel is in trouble.
Liddell wants to control but Weasel is keeping busy.
Weasel tries to roll but Liddell sticks to his back.
Liddell trying to control momentarily.
Weasel tries to escape the position.
Liddell working for the choke.
Weasel tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Weasel right now.
Weasel is really stuck here.
Liddell tries to get the hooks in deep but Weasel pushed the leg off.
Liddell lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Weasel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell trying to control.
Weasel covering up well under a series of strikes from Liddell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weasel is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Weasel covering up well and avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weasel fending off the submission attempt from Liddell.
Liddell is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chunk Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Liddell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weasel throws a leg kick but Liddell moved away.
Weasel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weasel.
Liddell actively working from the bottom here.
Liddell tries to get to full guard but Weasel has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel drops an elbow to the side of Liddell's head.
Liddell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Liddell has hold of Weasel's hands but Weasel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Liddell is looking for a sweep. Weasel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liddell punching from the bottom.
Weasel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.
Chunk Liddell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Liddell is refusing to be controlled, as Weasel sits in half guard.
Weasel is thwarting Liddell's attempts to control the position.
Weasel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasel blocks a low kick nicely.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Weasel shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
That kick from Liddell tenderised Weasel's leg. Weasel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weasel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Liddell defends well and Weasel ends up having to push Liddell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Liddell feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weasel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Liddell can't get the takedown.
Weasel jumps guard but Liddell stands there with Weasel around his waist. Weasel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Weasel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weasel wants to take the fight to the mat but Liddell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weasel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liddell smiles and moves away.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell. No joy for Weasel on that attempt.
Liddell connects with an inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weasel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chunk Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chunk Liddell!
During a confident post fight interview, Chunk Liddell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banger (ranked 3350 p4p, 1994 weight class) and Cezar Bononi (ranked 416 p4p, 262 weight class). Bononi has chosen Bloody Roots by- SEPULTURA as his entrance music. Cezar Bononi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cezar Bononi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bononi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bononi connects with a single shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Bononi there.
Banger misses with a right hand
and Bononi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bononi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bononi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bononi checks a leg kick.
Banger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bononi's sensitive parts.
A jab from Banger misses.
Bononi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banger with a body shot.
Bononi lands an overhand right.
Bononi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger misses the body punch
and Bononi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bononi pounces like a tiger and cracks Banger with a vicious hook! Banger is down but not out! Bononi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cezar Bononi!
Post fight, Cezar Bononi stared into the camera and said 'Free facial reconstruction .....YOURE WELCOME!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Levangasti (ranked 1081 p4p, 2165 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 148 p4p, 276 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Cubbedge!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge thows a leg kick but Levangasti checks it
and Levangasti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cubbedge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge's head.
Levangasti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cubbedge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Levangasti chips away with some ground and pound.
Levangasti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Levangasti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
Levangasti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Levangasti wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Levangasti landing some decent shots from guard.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Levangasti stands up over Cubbedge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Levangasti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levangasti trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Levangasti lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge catches Levangasti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Good shot there by Cubbedge.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Levangasti attempts a counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it well and moves away.
Cubbedge throws a solid leg kick but Levangasti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cubbedge.
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Levangasti has time to react.
Cubbedge throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Levangasti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levangasti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Levangasti counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Levangasti.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levangasti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Levangasti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cubbedge is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cubbedge misses with a combination
and Levangasti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge taking some punishment here, with Levangasti in his half guard.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Cubbedge dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Levangasti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levangasti trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Glover Levangasti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Levangasti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there!
Levangasti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Levangasti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti looking to finish Cubbedge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cubbedge!
Levangasti lands a heavy elbow.
Levangasti looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Levangasti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Levangasti controlling the pace for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Levangasti here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Levangasti looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge taking shots to the head.
Levangasti breaks from Cubbedge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Levangasti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Levangasti has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cubbedge's face.
Levangasti landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levangasti lands a heavy elbow.
Levangasti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Levangasti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Levangasti loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cubbedge scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Levangasti land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Levangasti stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 1728 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Charlie IV (ranked 228 p4p, 204 weight class). Pedro Bonzela Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie IV!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonzela Franco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bonzela Franco throws a series of punches but IV moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco ducks right into an uppercut from IV.
Bonzela Franco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bonzela Franco tries to clinch up.
IV drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonzela Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
IV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
IV postures up.
Bonzela Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco being controlled here, momentarily.
IV's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
IV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonzela Franco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IV pushing down on Bonzela Franco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonzela Franco wants to control the action here but instead IV manages to pass to full mount!
IV goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bonzela Franco is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IV keeping full guard, as Bonzela Franco tries to pass.
Bonzela Franco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonzela Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
IV is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bonzela Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
IV looking for a sweep. Not yet IV, not yet.
IV is still trying to improve position.
IV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonzela Franco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IV manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bonzela Franco has IV in his guard.
IV tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonzela Franco is retaining full guard.
IV showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control the position but IV postures up.
Bonzela Franco keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw IV working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
IV postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IV swivels and escapes.
Bonzela Franco throws a lazy head kick
and IV counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie IV dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonzela Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
IV works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonzela Franco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonzela Franco misses with a two punch combination.
IV is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
IV sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! IV is motioning to the referee to let Bonzela Franco up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bonzela Franco is rocked!
It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
IV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IV closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bonzela Franco out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie IV!
Post fight, Charlie IV stared into the camera and said 'Pier is a wonderful fighter. Tough to trade punches with him. Luckily our gameplan paid off. I think I'm gonna looking for another title shot. Thank you fans for your support!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 324 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Easy Ee (ranked 52 p4p, 205 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Easy Ee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ee as he jumps to the side.
Gallahad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ee pinned against the cage. Ee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gallahad with a poor takedown
and Ee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ee steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Gallahad is out on his feet! Ee sets himself and nearly takes Gallahad's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Easy Ee!
Easy Ee is the new welterweight champion!
Easy Ee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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