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Bedlam 25: Schiesaro vs Jaw PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "I Got A Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vic Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Jackson!
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, Vic Stone!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Greg Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone drops Jackson with a naaaaasty hook - Jackson is in real trouble here! Stone dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Stone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lotfi Sariahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lotfi Sariahmed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monroe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sariahmed circles away.
Sariahmed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sariahmed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson scores with a takedown into Sariahmed's guard.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sariahmed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sariahmed throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sariahmed wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sariahmed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Sariahmed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sariahmed manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Sariahmed's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson gets to his feet - Sariahmed follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Sariahmed circles away and keeps his distance.
Sariahmed drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sariahmed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sariahmed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sariahmed tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Sariahmed fights it but they end up in guard.
Sariahmed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Sariahmed with a solid left hand.
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sariahmed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sariahmed has escaped and now he's on top!
Sariahmed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Sariahmed from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sariahmed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sariahmed looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Sariahmed passes into half guard.
Sariahmed trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Sariahmed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sariahmed moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Sariahmed misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Sariahmed didn't expect that.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Sariahmed is keeping the position.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Sariahmed pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sariahmed wants to control the action here but instead Jackson manages to pass to full mount!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to finish Sariahmed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sariahmed!
Sariahmed is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jackson! That's really hurt Sariahmed and he's turned his back - Jackson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jackson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monroe Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haymaker Salcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Willian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Basshunter - Now You're Gone. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haymaker Salcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Willian!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willian but Willian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Salcon is looking to clinch.
Willian tries to bum rush Salcon with a series of wild strikes but Salcon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salcon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salcon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willian but Willian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willian looks to land a combination. Salcon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salcon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salcon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salcon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willian is trying to force a seperation but Salcon has the dominant position.
Willian is trying to break the clinch but Salcon has him pressed against the cage.
Salcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Willian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haymaker Salcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcon is trying to drag Willian to the mat but Willian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Willian is looking to break free of the clinch but Salcon has double underhooks.
Willian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salcon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Willian tries to strike from the bottom.
Willian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salcon defends it easily.
Salcon prevents Willian from getting back to his feet.
Salcon stopping the sweep attempt from Willian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willian has his foot on Salcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salcon works his way back into a safe position though.
Willian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salcon!
Willian is working for a guillotine from mount but Salcon frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salcon is squirming around, avoiding Willian's attempts to control the action.
Salcon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willian wants to finish this one by submission but Salcon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Willian.
Salcon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willian looking to secure an arm triangle but Salcon defends it well.
Willian wants to take Salcon's back here but Salcon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Willian breaks from Salcon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Salcon wants to hold on but Willian pushes him away.
Salcon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salcon is working hard here to advance position.
Willian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salcon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Willian prevents Salcon from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian wants to finish this one by submission but Salcon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Willian.
Willian looks gassed!
Salcon tries to reverse the position but Willian maintains control.
Salcon regains half guard.
Willian prevents Salcon from improving his position.
Salcon kicks off Willian and gets to his feet.
Salcon gets the takedown into side control.
Salcon working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Willian regains half guard.
Willian looking for submissions off his back.
Salcon prevents Willian from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Salcon there.
Willian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salcon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salcon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salcon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willian throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Salcon wants to take a breather but Willian is having none of it.
Willian is looking for a sweep. Salcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salcon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salcon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Willian 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Willian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Salcon shoots in looking for a takedown. Willian tries to sprawl out of it but Salcon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Willian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salcon shoots for a takedown but Willian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Willian throws a combination. Salcon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salcon tries to clinch but Willian moves out of range.
Willian throws a combination. Salcon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Salcon feints and as Willian raises his hands in defense, Salcon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willian 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.
Willian has his foot on Salcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Salcon works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salcon is looking to work some ground and pound but Willian has wrist control.
Salcon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willian is keeping the position for now.
Willian keeping moving, preventing Salcon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salcon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salcon trying to control but Willian is working from the bottom.
Willian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Willian working for a triangle but Salcon defends it easily.
Salcon gets to his feet - Willian follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcon clinches up with Willian and pushes him back against the cage.
Salcon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haymaker Salcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcon is working for takedown but Willian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Willian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Salcon.
Willian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salcon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Willian prevents it.
Willian tries to break the clinch but Salcon is controlling the position.
Willian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salcon closes the distance and clinches up with Willian, looking for a takedown. Salcon pushes Willian against the cage but Willian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Willian.
Willian moves into the clinch.
Salcon wants a takedown.
Willian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salcon as he avoids it easily.
Salcon tries for a takedown but Willian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willian scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Willian closes the distance and pushes Salcon back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Willian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willian can't break the clinch.
Salcon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salcon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Willian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Willian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Willian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Willian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haymaker Salcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willian looks to score with a jab to the body but Salcon is just out of range.
Salcon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Willian delivers a nice body kick.
Salcon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Willian is fending him off so far but Salcon persists. Nope, Willian circles away and we're back to standing.
Willian clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salcon keeps control of Willian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salcon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Willian blocks it with crossed arms.
Salcon has Willian pressed against the cage, preventing Willian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salcon gets control of Willian's arms and successfully pulls guard. Salcon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Willian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salcon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Salcon wants to sweep here but Willian controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salcon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willian preventing the sweep.
Salcon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salcon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Willian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Willian!
Willian stands up from Salcon's guard - Willian perhaps looking for a knockout.
Willian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salcon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Willian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Salcon is looking to clinch but Willian is avoiding it.
Salcon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Willian keeps Salcon at a distance using the push kick.
Salcon is looking to clinch but Willian is avoiding it.
Willian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Willian.
Salcon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Willian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salcon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salcon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Willian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salcon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salcon gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salcon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Willian defends it easily.
Salcon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Willian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haymaker Salcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salcon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Salcon.
Salcon tries to buck Willian off but Willian is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Salcon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Willian has an Americana. Salcon didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Willian is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Willian hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Henry Willian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Encarnacao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Manny Pacquiao!
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, Jack Encarnacao!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao lands a really nice looking cross but Encarnacao seems unphased.
It looks like Jack Encarnacao has been cut.
Encarnacao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao tries to avoid it but Encarnacao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pacquiao to the ground. Pacquiao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pacquiao enables Encarnacao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pacquiao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Encarnacao sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pacquiao trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pacquiao has his foot on Encarnacao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Encarnacao works his way back into a safe position though.
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Encarnacao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Encarnacao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pacquiao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Encarnacao is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Encarnacao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Encarnacao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pacquiao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pacquiao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Encarnacao 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Encarnacao wasn't active enough on the ground.
Encarnacao looks for a takedown but Pacquiao sprawls well.
Pacquiao shoots and misses
and Encarnacao counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pacquiao's guard now.
Encarnacao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Encarnacao has gone for a leg lock! Pacquiao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Encarnacao's guard.
Encarnacao is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Encarnacao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacquiao defends well.
Pacquiao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Encarnacao is proving hard to escape from.
Encarnacao has control of Pacquiao's left arm, preventing Pacquiao from doing any damage.
Encarnacao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pacquiao tries to stand but Encarnacao is controlling from the bottom.
Encarnacao trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Encarnacao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Encarnacao works over Pacquiao's head and body with a nice combination.
Pacquiao has his takedown stuffed
so Encarnacao counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Encarnacao 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Encarnacao wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Encarnacao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Encarnacao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Encarnacao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pacquiao is trying to defend but Encarnacao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Encarnacao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Encarnacao has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pacquiao trying to hold on to Encarnacao's head to control him but Encarnacao postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Encarnacao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacquiao defends it well.
Encarnacao is taking a breather. Pacquiao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Encarnacao wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacquiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Encarnacao is controlling the pace.
That's two 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.
Pacquiao has a hand on Encarnacao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Encarnacao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Encarnacao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Encarnacao is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pacquiao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pacquiao shrugs it off.
Encarnacao with shots to the head and body - Pacquiao looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao working Pacquiao over with strikes here.
Encarnacao controlling the pace for now.
Encarnacao working for a submission but Pacquiao is keeping him at bay.
Encarnacao controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Encarnacao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Encarnacao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pacquiao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Encarnacao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pacquiao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Encarnacao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Encarnacao tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Encarnacao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Encarnacao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Encarnacao is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Encarnacao passes into half guard.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Encarnacao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Encarnacao passes the guard and advances to mount!
Encarnacao controlling from mount.
Pacquiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pacquiao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Encarnacao cracks Pacquiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Encarnacao scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pacquiao?
Encarnacao controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Encarnacao scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pacquiao?
Encarnacao controlling his opponent.
Encarnacao is working for a guillotine from mount but Pacquiao frees his head quite easily.
Manny Pacquiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Encarnacao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Encarnacao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Encarnacao controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Encarnacao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Encarnacao 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jack Encarnacao!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Encarnacao!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Jack Encarnacao!
Jack Encarnacao wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doblez Mundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doblez Mundo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Boon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon looks to land a left hand but Mundo moved out of range nicely.
Boon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mundo's guard.
Boon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mundo is keeping the position for now.
Boon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Boon seems to have locked his on tight now - Mundo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Boon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Boon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goku Gohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Desantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goku Gohan!
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, Tj Desantis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gohan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Desantis looking for a sweep. Not yet Desantis, not yet.
Gohan throwing strikes from guard but Desantis blocks nicely.
Gohan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gohan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gohan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desantis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Desantis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Desantis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gohan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohan is trying to control but can't.
Desantis wants to pass to mount but Gohan is defending the position.
It looks like Desantis is going to stand back up.
Desantis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gohan is just riding it out for now. Desantis eventually gives up the hold.
Gohan trying to control here.
Desantis is working for a submission of some sort.
Desantis is trying to work for a kimura but Gohan is defending well.
That's two 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Desantis is looking to advance position but Gohan won't allow it.
Desantis is working for a kimura but Gohan is defending it quite comfortably.
Desantis stands up and beckons Gohan to join him on the feet.
Gohan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Desantis avoids it really well and circles away.
Desantis misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desantis throws a head kick that misses.
Desantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gohan manages to avoid it.
Gohan ducks under a wild hook from Desantis.
Desantis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tj Desantis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desantis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gohan tries to clinch up but Desantis circles away and keeps his distance.
Desantis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Desantis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desantis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gohan moves out of range of the body kick.
Gohan avoids the head kick by Desantis.
Desantis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desantis looking to control.
Desantis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohan looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gohan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gohan looking to sit in guard and control but Desantis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gohan working a defensive guard here.
Gohan has his hands on Desantis's head, controlling the position.
Gohan keeping full guard, as Desantis tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gohan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Goku Gohan will probably get the nod.
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.
Desantis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gohan misses with a knee to the head.
Desantis stops a takedown attempt from Gohan.
Gohan pulls guard successfully.
Gohan working a defensive guard here.
Gohan keeping moving, preventing Desantis from controlling successfully.
Desantis wants to stand but Gohan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Desantis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Desantis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gohan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desantis wanted to stand there but Gohan had control of the position.
Desantis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gohan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gohan stuns Desantis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gohan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Desantis counters by moving into the clinch.
Desantis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gohan is working for takedown but Desantis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gohan tries to pull guard but Desantis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goku Gohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Desantis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Desantis tries for a kimura but Gohan is defending well.
Desantis working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Desantis's best efforts.
Desantis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gohan!
Desantis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Desantis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Desantis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gohan.
Gohan fails with the takedown
and Desantis counters with a body kick that stops Gohan in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Desantis throws a one two combo.
It looks like Goku Gohan has been cut.
Desantis tries a head kick but it misses.
Desantis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desantis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desantis moves nicely into side control.
Gohan is trying to get back to half guard.
Desantis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Desantis misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Desantis decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Desantis misses with a body shot
and Gohan counters with a thumping low kick.
Desantis rushes Gohan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Desantis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Desantis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gohan, up you get!
Desantis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gohan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gohan defending well as Desantis loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Desantis defends it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gohan checks a leg kick.
Desantis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gohan manages to avoid it.
Desantis throws a right hand that Gohan ducks under and follows up with a left that Gohan also avoids with ease.
Desantis misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Desantis. No joy for Gohan on that attempt.
Desantis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gohan.
Goku Gohan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desantis lands a head kick. Gohan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Desantis takes a swing at Gohan's ribcage but misses.
Desantis misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desantis swats away the attempt to clinch by Gohan.
Desantis misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Desantis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Goku Gohan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Desantis throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Desantis misses.
Gohan avoids the head kick by Desantis.
Desantis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gohan wants to clinch
and Desantis counters with a nice uppercut.
Desantis moves in looking to clinch but Gohan pushes him off.
Gohan shoots in and gets a takedown into Desantis's guard.
Desantis has his hands on Gohan's head, controlling the position.
Desantis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gohan passes Desantis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desantis gets full guard.
Gohan is fighting to break Desantis's control of his arms but Desantis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Desantis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gohan is one step ahead there.
Desantis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Desantis striking off his back but it's not causing Gohan any problems.
Gohan stopping the sweep attempt from Desantis.
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.
Gohan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Desantis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gohan has Desantis in his guard.
Desantis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gohan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Desantis has managed to get both his arms back between Gohan's legs - danger averted.
Gohan is working an open guard so Desantis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desantis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Desantis does no damage.
Desantis blocks a head kick by Gohan.
Desantis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gohan moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desantis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gohan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Desantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Desantis thows a body shot but no joy.
Gohan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Desantis forces Gohan back against the cage and clinches.
Gohan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Desantis avoiding damage.
Gohan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desantis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Desantis.
Desantis throws the kick towards the body but Gohan avoids it.
Gohan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desantis throws a head kick that misses
so Gohan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Desantis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Desantis working for a submission but Gohan is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desantis looking for a guillotine from mount but Gohan is having none of it.
Gohan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gohan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Desantis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tj Desantis.
Well Desantis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tj Desantis!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Tj Desantis!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tj Desantis!
Tj Desantis wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Labayen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labayen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Labayen is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Labayen keeping moving, preventing Castro from controlling successfully.
Castro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Labayen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Labayen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castro has managed to get both his arms back between Labayen's legs - danger averted.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Labayen wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Labayen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Labayen is keeping the position.
Labayen trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
Labayen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Labayen is trying to keep Castro in close.
Labayen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Labayen's head.
Castro landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castro wants to control from the top but Labayen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro thows a big elbow that misses.
Castro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castro postures up in Labayen's guard and throws a big left but Labayen blocks it.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Labayen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Labayen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Castro's guard.
Labayen looking to pass the guard.
Castro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Castro 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Castro pulls Labayen in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tito Castro wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Castro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Labayen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castro is controlling him well.
Labayen looks gassed!
Castro landing strikes.
Castro lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Castro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labayen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castro.
Castro lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Carlo Labayen has been cut.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Labayen was covering up waiting for the punch and Castro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castro lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castro landing some decent shots from guard.
Castro is working Labayen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Labayen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castro connects with a leg kick. Labayen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castro throws a chopping leg kick but Labayen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castro throws a body kick that misses.
Castro dives in and grabs Labayen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Labayen pushes down on Castro's head and hops out.
Castro shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Labayen is defended easily by Castro.
Castro is looking to slow Labayen down with leg kicks.
Castro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Castro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Labayen tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castro connects with a nice short shot to Labayen's temple.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labayen can do to turn this around?
Castro working over Labayen with some ground and pound. Labayen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Labayen is trying to stand up here but Castro is controlling him well.
Castro moves into full mount! Labayen won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Labayen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Labayen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Labayen is trying to stand.
Labayen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castro landing punches.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Castro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Labayen is in trouble!
Labayen is rocked!
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castro with the ground and pound from mount.
Labayen is still in real trouble! Can Castro finish him?
Castro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Labayen taking shots to the head.
Castro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Labayen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Labayen seems to have recovered his senses.
Labayen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Castro with the ground and pound from mount.
Castro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Castro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Labayen's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a big shot there that rocks Labayen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Labayen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Labayen tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Labayen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Labayen hang on?
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labayen can't escape the position.
Castro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Labayen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Castro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Castro lands with some strikes.
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!
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Labayen is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castro unloading with bombs!
Castro landing punches.
Castro connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Castro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Castro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Labayen is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
Castro landing strikes from the mount.
Labayen is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Castro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Castro cracks Labayen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Castro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Labayen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Labayen slips the punch.
Labayen is looking to clinch but Castro is avoiding it.
Castro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Labayen slips under a jab.
Labayen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Labayen throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Castro is looking to clinch but Labayen is avoiding it.
Castro is looking to slow Labayen down with leg kicks.
Castro gets the takedown into side control.
Labayen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Castro connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro landing strikes.
Castro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Labayen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Labayen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Castro connects with a decent elbow.
Castro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Labayen down.
Castro lands an elbow.
Castro cracks Labayen with a big right hand but Labayen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Labayen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Castro connects with a decent elbow.
Labayen struggling a bit here.
Castro is putting a hurting on Labayen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Castro landing strikes.
Labayen is looking for a sweep.
Castro lands a nice forearm strike.
Castro lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labayen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castro grinds an elbow into Labayen's temple.
Castro cracks Labayen with a big elbow.
Castro working the head and body with strikes.
Castro working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labayen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Castro lands strikes from half guard.
Castro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castro moves nicely into side control.
Castro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Labayen is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Labayen is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Labayen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Castro wants to control but Labayen is keeping him busy.
Labayen taking a bit of punishment here - Castro scoring with strikes.
Labayen is not content to let Castro control the position.
Castro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Labayen some visible discomfort.
Labayen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Castro connects with a decent elbow.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Labayen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tito Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro landing strikes.
Labayen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a nice forearm strike.
Castro in side control lands a decent elbow.
Labayen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Carlo Labayen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Labayen some visible discomfort.
Castro cracks Labayen with a big elbow.
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Labayen tries to improve position but can't.
Labayen taking a bit of punishment here - Castro scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Labayen is not content to let Castro control the position.
Castro scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tito Castro!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tito Castro!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tito Castro!
Tito Castro wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards's entrance music is Into the Fire. A fine choice. Mickey Richards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Richards!
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, Esteban Cordoza!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoza moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Cordoza.
Richards throws a right and a left that Cordoza avoids nicely.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Cordoza.
Cordoza wants to clinch.
Cordoza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cordoza tries to clinch up.
Cordoza moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cordoza.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cordoza.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Cordoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Cordoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richards.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordoza is looking to clinch.
Cordoza tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Cordoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cordoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Richards tries to sprawl out of it but Cordoza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richards manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Cordoza tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Cordoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cordoza has Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cordoza stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoza crunches a lovely knee into Richards's ribcage.
Cordoza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cordoza misses with an elbow over the top.
Richards has Cordoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cordoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cordoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cordoza is trying to stall.
Richards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cordoza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Cordoza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Richards uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards won't allow Cordoza to get back to his feet.
Richards throwing strikes from guard but Cordoza blocks nicely.
Cordoza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cordoza is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Cordoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Richards 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.
Richards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richards lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
Richards connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Richards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Richards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Richards 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.
Richards lands a really nice looking cross but Cordoza seems unphased.
Cordoza dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Cordoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Richards circles away.
Cordoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cordoza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cordoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards scores with a shot to the body.
Cordoza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cordoza.
Cordoza dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Cordoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cordoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richards lands a jab to the head.
Cordoza dives in and grabs Richards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes down on Cordoza's head and hops out.
Cordoza wants to clinch.
Cordoza wants to clinch.
Richards scores with a sloppy right hand. Cordoza should have avoided that one.
Cordoza tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Cordoza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Richards throws a series of punches but Cordoza avoids them all with ease.
Richards misses with a double jab.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordoza dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Cordoza.
Cordoza fails with the takedown.
Mickey Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cordoza.
Cordoza is looking to clinch.
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cordoza.
Richards scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cordoza counters with a nice leg kick.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cordoza is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cordoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cordoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richards scores with a jab to the head.
Cordoza takes one to the side of the head.
Richards throws a right hand that Cordoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Cordoza also avoids with ease.
Cordoza wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Cordoza tries to clinch but Richards moves out of range.
Cordoza wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Mickey Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Richards. Those never looked like landing.
Cordoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a one two combo.
Cordoza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Richards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richards scores with a one two! Cordoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richards connects with a single shot there.
Cordoza looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Some wild striking there from Richards.
Cordoza tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richards blocks a head kick by Cordoza.
Cordoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cordoza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Richards dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cordoza dodges the punch combination from Richards.
Richards misses with the combination.
Cordoza tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Cordoza on that attempt.
Cordoza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richards swivels and escapes.
Cordoza tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
Cordoza tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cordoza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cordoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mickey Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Cordoza.
Cordoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cordoza in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Cordoza moves out of range of the body kick from Richards.
Richards swats away the attempt to clinch by Cordoza.
Mickey Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cordoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cordoza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Richards digs a good hook to Cordoza's body.
Cordoza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cordoza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richards looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordoza tries to clinch up but Richards circles away and keeps his distance.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Richards swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cordoza counters by clinching up.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cordoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cordoza prevents it.
Richards has Cordoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cordoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Richards gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cordoza is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordoza wanted to stand there but Richards had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards is adopting a defensive guard.
Cordoza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richards manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cordoza has Richards in his guard.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards forces his way into half guard.
Richards is taking a breather. Cordoza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cordoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richards.
Esteban Cordoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Richards 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.
Cordoza tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richards thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cordoza is looking to improve his position.
Richards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mickey Richards!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mickey Richards!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mickey Richards!
Mickey Richards wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a body shot.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Monsoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Monsoon's shoulder, as Monsoon tries to avoid the shot.
Monsoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Monsoon tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily
and Carter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Monsoon!
Carl Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Monsoon.
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!
Carter lands a big elbow.
Monsoon is looking to get to half guard.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter looking to control but Monsoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carter dominating with strikes here.
Monsoon tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Carter looking to control but Monsoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsoon working to try and regain half guard.
Carter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Carter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Monsoon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is trying desperately to improve position.
Carter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Carter prevents Monsoon from getting the reversal.
Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carter tries to control but Monsoon wriggling away.
Monsoon tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carter trying to control but Monsoon is having none of it.
Monsoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon tries to reverse the position but Carter maintains control.
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Carter tries to control but Monsoon wriggling away.
Monsoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter looking to control but Monsoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsoon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monsoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter wants to control the pace but Monsoon is squirming around nicely.
Monsoon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monsoon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon wants to get back to full guard.
Carter wants to stand up but Monsoon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Carter wants to take a breather but Monsoon is having none of it.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Monsoon wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Monsoon trying to control from the bottom.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monsoon keeps working.
Monsoon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter wants to control but Monsoon is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Carl Carter just wasn't active enough.
Monsoon looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monsoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monsoon off to one side.
Monsoon misses with a double jab
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Monsoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Monsoon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carter's guard.
Monsoon trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Monsoon passes into half guard.
Monsoon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monsoon works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsoon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is in a horrible position here. Monsoon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Monsoon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Carter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Monsoon.
Carter tries to hold on but Monsoon pushes him away.
Monsoon breaks from Carter's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Monsoon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsoon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ray Monsoon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon landing strikes from the mount.
Carter is rocked!
Monsoon cracks Carter with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Monsoon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Schiesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riccardo Schiesaro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riccardo Schiesaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jaw!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schiesaro's head.
Jaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaw lands a head kick. Schiesaro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Schiesaro avoids the head kick by Jaw.
Jaw throws a nice looking combination but Schiesaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Jaw.
Jaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaw throws a head kick that Schiesaro semi-blocks.
Schiesaro with a jab.
Schiesaro scores with a three punch combo!
Jaw throws a sloppy head kick and Schiesaro moves out of range easily.
Jaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiesaro scores with a nice head shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Schiesaro! Jaw is backing up but he can't get away as Schiesaro lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jaw and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Riccardo Schiesaro!
Riccardo Schiesaro retains his middleweight title!
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