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AFM Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIG CHEESEBURGER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CHEESEBURGER comes to the cage accompanied by cheese burger song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BIG CHEESEBURGER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CHEESEBURGER takes a head kick and keeps coming.
CHEESEBURGER drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
CHEESEBURGER is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kennedy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kennedy is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CHEESEBURGER tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
CHEESEBURGER decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kennedy to his feet.
A head kick from Kennedy lands but CHEESEBURGER takes it in his stride.
Kennedy tries to clinch but CHEESEBURGER moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a head kick that CHEESEBURGER semi-blocks.
CHEESEBURGER drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
CHEESEBURGER looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but CHEESEBURGER defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER is stalling in the full guard.
Kennedy has his foot on CHEESEBURGER's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CHEESEBURGER works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
CHEESEBURGER trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
CHEESEBURGER is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing CHEESEBURGER from standing up.
CHEESEBURGER is breathing heavily.
CHEESEBURGER 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.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CHEESEBURGER doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CHEESEBURGER manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
CHEESEBURGER controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kennedy keeping busy on the bottom but CHEESEBURGER has passed one foot through into half guard.
CHEESEBURGER works his way into side control.
Kennedy is trying to get back to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kennedy tries to buck CHEESEBURGER off but CHEESEBURGER is having none of it.
CHEESEBURGER controlling from side mount.
Kennedy tries to bench press CHEESEBURGER off him but CHEESEBURGER keeps the position.
CHEESEBURGER controls the position from side control.
Kennedy is looking to regain half guard here but CHEESEBURGER keeps moving and retains side control.
Kennedy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
CHEESEBURGER closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kennedy looks to move to half guard but instead CHEESEBURGER has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER content just to control the position here.
CHEESEBURGER is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kennedy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kennedy is looking to get to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER goes for an armbar but Kennedy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kennedy.
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kennedy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kennedy advances position into side control!
CHEESEBURGER tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIG CHEESEBURGER dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kennedy throws a head kick that half lands.
CHEESEBURGER fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kennedy sprawls well initially but CHEESEBURGER persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kennedy is not content to let CHEESEBURGER control the position.
Kennedy gets full guard.
CHEESEBURGER wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
CHEESEBURGER avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CHEESEBURGER doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. CHEESEBURGER manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
CHEESEBURGER wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
CHEESEBURGER tries to free his leg and advance position but Kennedy is retaining full guard.
Kennedy working for a triangle but CHEESEBURGER defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy has his foot on CHEESEBURGER's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CHEESEBURGER works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BIG CHEESEBURGER overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
CHEESEBURGER controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but CHEESEBURGER pushes his legs off easily.
Kennedy has his foot on CHEESEBURGER's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CHEESEBURGER works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. CHEESEBURGER is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kennedy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take CHEESEBURGER's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to break CHEESEBURGER's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. CHEESEBURGER remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kennedy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kennedy looking for the choke but no joy.
CHEESEBURGER rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kennedy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kennedy throwing shots but CHEESEBURGER is blocking nicely.
CHEESEBURGER is looking to control Kennedy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can CHEESEBURGER avoid being mounted?
Kennedy wants to free his trapped foot but CHEESEBURGER is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kennedy thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing CHEESEBURGER to regain full guard.
CHEESEBURGER pulls Kennedy in close to prevent any damage.
CHEESEBURGER'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER keeping full guard, as Kennedy tries to pass.
CHEESEBURGER has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
CHEESEBURGER lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kennedy!
CHEESEBURGER trying to control but Kennedy is having none of it.
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.
CHEESEBURGER working for a guillotine from mount but Kennedy is in no mood to give up.
The referee warns Kennedy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount but CHEESEBURGER keeps good control and instead manages to take Kennedy's back.
Kennedy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by CHEESEBURGER.
CHEESEBURGER keeps control of the position as Kennedy tries to break free.
CHEESEBURGER is trying to stick to Kennedy's back but Kennedy is turning into CHEESEBURGER. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in CHEESEBURGER's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kennedy.
CHEESEBURGER has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
CHEESEBURGER trying to keep a closed guard but Kennedy is proving a slippery customer.
CHEESEBURGER is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kennedy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CHEESEBURGER is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy drops back looking for a leg! CHEESEBURGER is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and CHEESEBURGER manages to kick Kennedy off! Kennedy jumps back into CHEESEBURGER's guard.
Kennedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 BIG CHEESEBURGER will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kennedy lands a high kick!
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but CHEESEBURGER paws at him with a jab and circles away.
CHEESEBURGER is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Kennedy lands a high kick!
CHEESEBURGER walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kennedy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
CHEESEBURGER walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy lands a head kick!
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kennedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
CHEESEBURGER misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
CHEESEBURGER fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
CHEESEBURGER is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kennedy lands with a kick to the temple. CHEESEBURGER shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leon Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CHEESEBURGER swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennedy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. CHEESEBURGER is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
CHEESEBURGER walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
CHEESEBURGER closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
CHEESEBURGER controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CHEESEBURGER throws a strike aimed at the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep.
CHEESEBURGER is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kennedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
CHEESEBURGER controls the position.
Kennedy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
CHEESEBURGER tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kennedy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER is looking for a kimura but Kennedy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for CHEESEBURGER to get the leverage.
CHEESEBURGER works his way into full mount!
CHEESEBURGER controlling from the full mount.
CHEESEBURGER stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
CHEESEBURGER takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kennedy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
CHEESEBURGER shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than CHEESEBURGER was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kennedy working to try and regain half guard.
CHEESEBURGER wants to take his opponent's back but Kennedy doesn't allow it.
Kennedy is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CHEESEBURGER postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kennedy looks a forlorn figure.
Kennedy is looking to improve his position but CHEESEBURGER isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by CHEESEBURGER.
CHEESEBURGER takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy is desperately trying to improve his position but CHEESEBURGER has a good base and remains in mount.
CHEESEBURGER controlling the pace for now.
Kennedy is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
CHEESEBURGER takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kennedy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
CHEESEBURGER prevents Kennedy from getting the reversal.
CHEESEBURGER looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CHEESEBURGER wants to stand but CHEESEBURGER is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leon Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CHEESEBURGER looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 BIG CHEESEBURGER.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for CHEESEBURGER, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... BIG CHEESEBURGER!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes into the arena with Immortal Technique -- Point of No Return blaring out of the sound system. Steele has chosen Rock You Like A Hurricane as his entrance music. John McClane 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zacharia Steele!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steele keeping full guard, as McClane tries to pass.
McClane throws and elbow that misses. Steele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McClane's guard. Nice move by Steele!
McClane wants to improve his position but instead Steele has moved into half guard.
McClane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Steele tries to stand and escape but McClane is controlling the position.
McClane gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
McClane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McClane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McClane tries to get out of the position.
Steele won't allow McClane to sweep him here.
McClane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McClane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to lock up and control but McClane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McClane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McClane cracks Steele with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McClane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McClane landing punches.
Steele is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can McClane finish him?
Steele looks gassed!
McClane working the ground and pound effectively.
McClane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steele looks a forlorn figure.
McClane looking to finish Steele with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steele!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele taking shots to the head.
McClane cracks Steele with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClane landing strikes from the mount and Steele is in trouble!
McClane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McClane landing punches.
McClane lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by McClane.
McClane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Steele is in a horrible position here. McClane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! McClane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by McClane.
McClane lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McClane swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Steele is now in McClane's guard. A big mistake from McClane there, giving up the dominant position!
McClane is striking from the bottom but Steele uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
McClane lands a couple of sideways elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClane gets full guard.
McClane had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Steele is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McClane Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Steele's back instead.
McClane lands a big shot to the side of the head and Steele goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John McClane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between pablao omaplat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cloud Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). omaplat comes to the cage accompanied by surfacing. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pablao omaplat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cloud Strife!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
omaplat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Strife!
Strife is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strife wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
omaplat is persistently looking for the submission but Strife is defending it well.
Strife is trying to break free.
Strife rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
omaplat prevents Strife from improving his position.
omaplat wants to control but Strife is keeping him busy.
omaplat is breathing heavily.
Strife regains full guard. Nicely done.
Strife is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strife had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. omaplat is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Strife Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take omaplat's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
omaplat tries to escape the position.
Strife is throwing shots to the body but omaplat manages to wriggle free. Strife pounces on him again and ends up in omaplat's guard.
Strife drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strife jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strife wants to pass the guard but omaplat is keeping the position.
omaplat 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.
Strife passes omaplat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strife uses his free foot to push down on omaplat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for omaplat.
omaplat has left one of his arms exposed and Strife doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. omaplat screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cloud Strife!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heywood Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardy's choice of entrance music: Safety Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heywood Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy looks to land a combination but Huber avoids it well.
Huber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huber decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Huber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Huber's back!
Hardy is punishing Huber with strikes - can he finish him?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy tries to keep control of the position but Huber is staying busy.
Good control from Hardy.
Huber is really stuck here.
Huber has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy trying to control momentarily.
Hardy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Huber looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hardy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Huber doesn't escape.
Huber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hardy's guard. Nice work there by Huber.
Huber wants to get up but he can't break Hardy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Hardy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Huber is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hardy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Huber's back instead.
Huber tries to roll but Hardy sticks to his back.
Hardy has Huber flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hardy is persistently looking for the submission but Huber is defending it well.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardy looks gassed!
Hardy looking for the RNC.
Huber turns into Hardy and is now in his guard.
Huber tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Huber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Huber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huber looking to pass the guard.
Huber is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Huber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Huber tries to clinch up.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hardy 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 Huber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy rushes Huber and presses him up against the cage.
Huber fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Huber around his waist. Huber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huber is trying to break free.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huber cracks Hardy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Huber tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Huber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Huber shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Huber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huber off to one side.
Huber tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but Huber is out of range.
Huber lands a lovely overhand right.
Huber is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Huber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Huber.
Huber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huber fails to pull guard.
Huber tries to pull guard but Hardy won't allow it.
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Huber's leg but Huber calmly moves out of range.
Huber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardy's head.
Huber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Huber catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.
Huber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hardy thows a body kick. Huber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Huber tries to clinch
and Hardy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy needs to keep his hands up - Huber had a free shot at his head there.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Huber's knee momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Huber shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Huber on that attempt.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Huber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Huber persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huber gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huber wants to sweep but no luck.
Huber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huber had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hardy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huber Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hardy's back instead.
Hardy tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heywood Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Huber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Huber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Huber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Huber connects with a looping right hand.
Hardy drives through and clinches with Huber against the cage.
Huber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Huber finds it's target.
Huber shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Huber.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Huber shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy drives through and clinches with Huber against the cage.
Huber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Huber tries to land a knee to the head but Hardy blocks with his arms.
Huber is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Huber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Huber can't fight it off and eventually Hardy manages to take the fight to the floor. Huber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hardy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Huber has tightened it up now! Hardy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavin Huber!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davin Gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunter comes to the cage accompanied by Black. Perry Cox will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davin Gunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Cox!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cox lands with a nice body punch.
Cox fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gunter on the side of the head.
It looks like Davin Gunter has been cut.
Cox scores with a hook.
Gunter fails with the takedown.
Cox connects with a looping right hand.
Gunter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Gunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunter shoots for a double leg takedown but Cox sprawls well. He's pushed Gunter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunter off to one side.
Gunter seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davin Gunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunter fails with the takedown.
Cox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunter is breathing heavily.
Cox swings for the body but Gunter moves out of range.
Cox cracks Gunter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gunter falls to his knees and Cox doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raif Severence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bologne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raif Severence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Bologne!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severence shoots in but Bologne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Severence chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bologne can pounce on him.
Severence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bologne pinned against the cage. Bologne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Severence closes the distance and clinches up with Bologne, looking for a takedown. Severence pushes Bologne against the cage but Bologne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raif Severence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Severence drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bologne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Severence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Severence trying to control but Bologne is working from the bottom.
Severence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bologne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bologne is looking for a triangle but Severence pushes his legs off easily.
Bologne looking for a sweep. Not yet Bologne, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologne striking off his back but it's not causing Severence any problems.
Severence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bologne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severence.
Severence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bologne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Severence wants to control from the top but Bologne keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bologne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bologne looks gassed!
Severence has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bologne is proving hard to escape from.
Bologne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Severence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Severence wants to pass the guard but Bologne is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Severence loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bologne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Severence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Severence wants to clinch up but Bologne keeps it at a distance.
Severence closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Severence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Severence throwing shots but Bologne is blocking nicely.
Severence looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Severence is looking to advance position but Bologne won't allow it.
Bologne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Severence trying to control but Bologne is working from the bottom.
Severence slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Severence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bologne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bologne tries to get to full guard but Severence has control of the leg.
Bologne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bologne.
Bologne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Severence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bologne has his foot on Severence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severence works his way back into a safe position though.
Bologne keeping moving, preventing Severence from controlling successfully.
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.
Bologne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Severence!
Severence can't escape the position.
Bologne pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bologne with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Severence working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Bologne.
Bologne wants to finish this one by submission but Severence is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bologne.
Bologne working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bologne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Severence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Severence tries to clinch there but Bologne circles away.
Severence shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Severence was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bologne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Severence looking to control but Bologne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Severence blocks Bologne's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Severence wants to take his opponent's back but Bologne doesn't allow it.
Severence trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severence prevents Bologne from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Severence lands a big elbow.
Severence can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bologne is looking to escape.
Severence with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Severence takes Bologne's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bologne is in trouble.
Bologne turns into Severence and is now in his guard.
Bologne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Severence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologne stands up and beckons Severence to his feet.
Severence shoots for a double leg takedown but Bologne sprawls well. He's pushed Severence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bologne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Severence counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Severence drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bologne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Severence has Bologne in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bologne preventing the sweep.
Bologne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Severence trying to control the position.
Severence manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bologne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologne is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Severence has taken his back.
Severence struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bologne tries to break free.
Severence is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bologne has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Can Bologne hold on?! Severence is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Severence looking for the choke but no joy.
Severence somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severence trying to control momentarily.
Severence doesn't have the hooks in and Bologne manages to turn into his guard.
Bologne lands a couple of digs.
Severence trying to keep a closed guard but Bologne is proving a slippery customer.
Bologne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bologne trying to control but Severence is working from the bottom.
Severence manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bologne looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bologne manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Severence throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raif Severence dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick lands from Bologne that sends Severence to the canvas. Severence tries to scramble back to his feet but Bologne brings him back down into side control.
Severence is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Severence is rocked!
Bologne controlling from side mount.
Oh Severence is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bologne advances to full mount.
Severence working to try and regain half guard.
Severence seems to have got his legs back now.
Bologne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bologne goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Severence is on top in guard.
Bologne looking for a guillotine here but Severence defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bologne is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bologne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severence trying to control but Bologne is working from the bottom.
Severence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bologne's guard.
Bologne is looking to control Severence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bologne avoid being mounted?
Severence passes to side control.
Bologne manages to get back to half guard.
Bologne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bologne wants to sweep here but Severence controlling him for the moment.
Bologne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severence manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bologne is pushing down on Severence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Severence is fighting to maintain full guard but Bologne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bologne drops an elbow to the side of Severence's head.
Severence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bologne seems to be looking for submissions.
Severence works his way to full guard. Good work.
Severence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bologne's guard.
Severence stopping the sweep attempt from Bologne.
Severence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Severence tries to free his leg and advance position but Bologne is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bologne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Severence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Severence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bologne wants to sweep but no luck.
Severence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Severence trying to control but Bologne is working from the bottom.
Bologne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bologne keeping full guard, as Severence tries to pass.
Severence pushes down on Bologne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bologne wants to get back to full guard.
Severence is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bologne!
Bologne working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bologne wants to hold on but Severence pushes him away.
Bologne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Severence kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bologne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bologne tries to hold on but Severence pushes him away.
Severence wants to stand but Severence is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severence takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bologne is looking to get to half guard.
Severence lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Bologne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bologne 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Bologne!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Donatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Really Want To Hurt Me - Culture Club. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
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, Paolo Donatti!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj is looking to clinch.
Gregorovitsj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gregorovitsj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donatti's calf.
Gregorovitsj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donatti shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to sprawl out of it but Donatti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donatti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gregorovitsj. Gregorovitsj obviously looking to wear him down.
Donatti looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Gregorovitsj stuns Donatti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Donatti checks a low kick from Gregorovitsj.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donatti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donatti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gregorovitsj connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
Vasili Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorovitsj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donatti at a distance.
Donatti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Donatti is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Gregorovitsj as Donatti shoots in.
Donatti keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donatti's sensitive parts.
Donatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Donatti.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Gregorovitsj misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gregorovitsj as Donatti shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatti shoots in but Gregorovitsj avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donatti shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to sprawl out of it but Donatti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up.
Gregorovitsj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gregorovitsj's waist but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatti off to one side.
Gregorovitsj feints and then cracks Donatti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donatti down.
Gregorovitsj throws a low kick but Donatti avoids it.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donatti tries for a takedown but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj feints and then cracks Donatti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donatti down.
Donatti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gregorovitsj's waist but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatti off to one side.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donatti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donatti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donatti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donatti shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregorovitsj sprawls well. He's pushed Donatti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gregorovitsj's guard.
Gregorovitsj on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregorovitsj tries to get out of the position.
Donatti drops back looking for a leg! Gregorovitsj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gregorovitsj manages to kick Donatti off! Donatti jumps back into Gregorovitsj's guard.
Gregorovitsj controlling Donatti's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donatti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donatti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gregorovitsj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donatti on the ground.
Donatti working the head and body with strikes.
Donatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gregorovitsj knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Donatti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gregorovitsj rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donatti's guard! Nice work there by Gregorovitsj!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donatti's guard.
Donatti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donatti looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gregorovitsj puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Donatti tries to roll over but Gregorovitsj keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donatti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donatti has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gregorovitsj. Oh but Donatti has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gregorovitsj goes limp - he's gone! Donatti jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Donatti!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken comes into the arena with Cemetery Gates by Pantera blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Herbstreit's choice of entrance music: Sex Pistols---Anarchy in the UK. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbstreit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herbstreit digs a good body shot into McCracken's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herbstreit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herbstreit lands a head shot.
Herbstreit lands a nice hook to McCracken's body. McCracken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCracken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herbstreit lands a slapping body shot.
McCracken is breathing heavily.
Herbstreit tries a low kick but McCracken avoids it.
Herbstreit throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends McCracken stumbling backwards into the cage! McCracken bounces back off the cage towards Herbstreit, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Herbstreit lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Herbstreit celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chad Herbstreit!
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