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Bedlam 32: Vitor vs Gromowski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jonh jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for jonh jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jonh jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones tries to clinch up.
jones misses with the combination.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldberg shoots in looking for a takedown but jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goldberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
jonh jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones wants to get back to full guard.
Goldberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Goldberg has managed to pass to side control instead.
jones regains half guard, as Goldberg was trying to land strikes.
Goldberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Goldberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a heavy elbow.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from jones to control.
jones is breathing heavily.
Goldberg with the ground and pound from mount.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Goldberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Goldberg in the body.
Nice sprawl there from jones as Goldberg shoots in.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
jonh jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
jones lands a head kick. Goldberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
jones pushes Goldberg up against the cage in a clinch.
jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goldberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones tries to clinch there but Goldberg circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown by Goldberg or perhaps it was just good defense by jones which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by jones.
Goldberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
jones is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldberg works his way into side control.
Goldberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goldberg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Goldberg advances to full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goldberg tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
jones is trying desperately to improve position.
jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldberg fails to land the takedown.
Goldberg gets tackled into the cage by jones. jones maintains the clinch.
Goldberg avoids a wild elbow strike from jones.
jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goldberg avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goldberg in his tracks.
jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldberg's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones rushes Goldberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
jonh jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Goldberg.
jones throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg keeps the fight on the outside.
jones wants to clinch.
Goldberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but jones circles away.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by jones.
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.
jones looks to clinch
and Goldberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. jones won't be happy with that.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear jones down.
jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goldberg connects with a decent elbow.
Goldberg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
jones looking for a sweep but Goldberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four 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.
Goldberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Goldberg.
I've got Goldberg 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 Bill Goldberg!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Shields could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greg Jackson's chin.
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Shields!
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, Greg Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shields is keeping busy.
Shields gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Shields manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Shields.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shields is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Shields keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Greg Jackson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shields misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Jackson working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson wants to control but Shields is keeping him busy.
Shields is looking for a sweep.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Shields defends.
Jackson throws a strike aimed at the side of Shields's head but Shields avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shields keeps working.
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Shields is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson postures up in Shields's guard and throws a big left but Shields blocks it.
Shields trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson throws a sloppy strike and Shields has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jackson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Shields!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Sela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotfi Sariahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sela's entrance music is Eminem - Lose yourself. A fine choice. Fernando Sela could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lotfi Sariahmed's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fernando Sela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lotfi Sariahmed!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sela swats away the attempt to clinch by Sariahmed.
Sela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sariahmed is trying to keep Sela in close.
Sela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sela is in close to Sariahmed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sela is pushing down on Sariahmed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sariahmed is fighting to maintain full guard but Sela has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sela is pressing down on Sariahmed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sariahmed is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Sela.
Sariahmed trying to control here.
Sela tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sariahmed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sariahmed is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sela is thwarting Sariahmed's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sariahmed defending well though.
Sela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sariahmed looking for submissions off his back.
Sariahmed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sariahmed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sariahmed is looking to improve his position.
Sariahmed looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sela seems to be working for a kimura but Sariahmed defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sela slips a nice elbow through Sariahmed's hands, connecting with Sariahmed's forehead.
Sariahmed wants to control but Sela is keeping busy.
Sela is looking to advance position but Sariahmed won't allow it.
Sela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sela is breathing heavily.
Sariahmed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sariahmed.
Sariahmed trying to control the position.
Sela trying to control the position from guard on top but Sariahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sariahmed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sela prevents Sariahmed from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sela is fighting to break Sariahmed's control of his arms but Sariahmed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sariahmed is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sariahmed's guard.
Sela working some strikes from top position.
Sariahmed working a defensive guard here.
Sariahmed wants to stand up but Sela is controlling him.
Sariahmed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sela postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Sela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sariahmed to the mat! Sariahmed manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sela 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.
Sariahmed wants to stand but Sela is controlling the position.
Sela trying to control the position from guard on top but Sariahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sariahmed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sariahmed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sariahmed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sariahmed is working for a guillotine from mount but Sela frees his head quite easily.
Fernando Sela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sariahmed looking to ground and pound but Sela is blocking nicely.
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.
Sariahmed throwing strikes here but Sela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sariahmed stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sariahmed avoids it really well and circles away.
Sela shoots for a takedown but Sariahmed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sela stuffs the takedown attempt from Sariahmed. Sariahmed gets slowly back to his feet.
Sariahmed closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sariahmed thows a huge punch but Sela dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sariahmed tries to stand and escape but Sela is controlling the position.
Sariahmed wants to take a breather but Sela is having none of it.
Sariahmed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Sariahmed is going to stand back up.
Sariahmed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sela keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lotfi Sariahmed.
Sariahmed tries to clinch but Sela moves out of range.
Sariahmed shoots in for a double leg but Sela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sariahmed throws a sloppy head kick and Sela moves out of range easily.
Sela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sariahmed sprawls well. Sariahmed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sela gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Sela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sariahmed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lotfi Sariahmed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sariahmed shoots in and drives through. Sela sprawls well.
Sariahmed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sela swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando Sela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sariahmed shoots and misses
and Sela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sela shoots for a double leg takedown but Sariahmed sprawls well. He's pushed Sela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sela looks for a takedown but Sariahmed sprawls well.
Sariahmed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fernando Sela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lotfi Sariahmed.
Sariahmed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sariahmed trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sariahmed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sariahmed 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.
Sariahmed has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sela should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sariahmed has tightened it up now! Sela 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 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lotfi Sariahmed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Plainview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esteban Cordoza!
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, Daniel Plainview!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordoza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cordoza with a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Plainview has been cut.
Cordoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plainview looks gassed!
Plainview tries to pull guard but Cordoza holds him up against the cage and eventually Plainview drops back down to his feet.
Cordoza digs a right hand into Plainview's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plainview's gas tank.
Cordoza has Plainview pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cordoza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Plainview tumbling to the mat - Cordoza dives into Plainview's guard.
Cordoza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Plainview is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordoza stands up from Plainview's guard - Cordoza perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cordoza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Plainview sprawls well initially but Cordoza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cordoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plainview on the ground.
Plainview is not content to let Cordoza control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza not doing much here.
Cordoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Plainview defends it well.
Cordoza is working for a submission of some sort.
Cordoza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cordoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Plainview knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cordoza escapes and gets back to his feet.
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.
Cordoza moves into the clinch.
Cordoza is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cordoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cordoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Plainview's face.
Cordoza stalling in the clinch.
Plainview tries to pull guard but Cordoza holds him up against the cage and eventually Plainview drops back down to his feet.
Cordoza scores with a knee to the head.
Cordoza leaning against his opponent.
Cordoza has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Plainview is trying to keep an underhook but Cordoza manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cordoza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Plainview sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plainview looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cordoza seems to be working for a kimura but Plainview defends the submission attempt.
Cordoza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plainview keeps working.
Plainview is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordoza pulls his head out easily.
Cordoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Plainview doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cordoza.
Cordoza trying to mount his opponent but Plainview defends it.
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.
Cordoza moves nicely into side control.
Plainview tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cordoza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cordoza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Plainview tries to keep at a distance but Cordoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plainview is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cordoza is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plainview to the mat. Plainview regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cordoza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cordoza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cordoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Plainview is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cordoza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Plainview's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cordoza gets a clinch.
Cordoza pulls guard.
Cordoza wants to sweep here but Plainview controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cordoza holds on and takes a little breather.
Plainview looking to pass the guard.
Cordoza is trying to control the position but Plainview postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plainview won't allow Cordoza to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cordoza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Plainview off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cordoza moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview taking a breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plainview takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plainview letting Cordoza take a breather here.
Plainview jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cordoza walks away with a smile on his face. Plainview gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Plainview looks to clinch
and Cordoza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cordoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cordoza stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cordoza.
Cordoza closes the distance and clinches.
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 Plainview uses from the top position.
Plainview drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cordoza dives on top into guard.
Cordoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cordoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cordoza has picked Plainview up and slammed him! Plainview can't keep hold of the triangle and Cordoza manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Plainview is defending well.
Cordoza stands up and beckons Plainview to his feet.
Cordoza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cordoza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Plainview looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cordoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plainview is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plainview is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza wants to control but Plainview is keeping him busy.
Cordoza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Plainview looks to clinch
and Cordoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cordoza.
Cordoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cordoza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Plainview is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cordoza, into his guard.
Cordoza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza trying to keep a closed guard but Plainview is proving a slippery customer.
Cordoza is looking to stand up but Plainview isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cordoza trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plainview trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Cordoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Plainview's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Plainview wants to clinch
and Cordoza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cordoza looking to pass the guard.
Cordoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plainview can do to turn this around?
Plainview looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cordoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cordoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cordoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plainview is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cordoza defends well.
Cordoza trying to control but Plainview is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview keeping full guard, as Cordoza tries to pass.
Cordoza stands up and waves to Plainview to follow him.
Cordoza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plainview napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cordoza staying calm.
Cordoza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plainview knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cordoza trying to control the action but Plainview is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordoza fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cordoza tries for a kimura but Plainview is defending well.
Esteban Cordoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plainview is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Plainview tries to buck Cordoza off but Cordoza is having none of it.
Esteban Cordoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plainview trying to remain calm as Cordoza controls from the top position.
Cordoza'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 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.
Cordoza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plainview, who protects the arm well.
Plainview is trying to buck Cordoza off.
Daniel Plainview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plainview is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cordoza wants to control but Plainview is keeping him busy.
Cordoza is staying tight to Plainview's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Cordoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cordoza 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 Esteban Cordoza!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Esteban Cordoza!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Esteban Cordoza!
Esteban Cordoza wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20
183 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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, Ben Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Labayen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labayen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stone tries to avoid it but Labayen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stone to the ground. Stone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Labayen tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Labayen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labayen darts in trying to clinch
and Stone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Labayen's guard now.
Labayen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stone looking to pass the guard.
Labayen controls Stone momentarily but Stone frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wanted to stand there but Labayen had control of the position.
Carlo Labayen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone lands a really nice looking cross but Labayen seems unphased.
Labayen has a takedown stuffed.
Labayen swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Labayen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone connects with a body shot.
Ben Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stone cracks the inside of Labayen's front leg.
Labayen looks gassed!
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Labayen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Labayen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labayen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stone finds it's way round the side to connect with Labayen's head.
Labayen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labayen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Carlo Labayen has been cut.
A nice combination there by Stone.
Labayen takes one on the button.
Stone connects with a right that clearly hurt Labayen. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Stone proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Labayen collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between lucas cerruti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, lucas cerruti!
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, Alexandr Orlov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cerruti closes the distance but Orlov moves to the side
and Orlov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
cerruti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with cerruti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Orlov won't allow cerruti to get back to his feet.
Orlov thows a big elbow that misses.
Orlov connects with a couple of short punches.
cerruti is trying to control the position but Orlov postures up.
Orlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orlov prevents cerruti from getting back to his feet.
cerruti keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Orlov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov is looking to work some ground and pound but cerruti has wrist control.
Orlov wants to pass the guard but cerruti is keeping the position.
cerruti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
cerruti sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Orlov working to try and regain half guard.
Orlov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
cerruti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but cerruti has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
cerruti looking to control but Orlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orlov is squirming around, avoiding cerruti's attempts to control the action.
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but cerruti has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cerruti trying to control but Orlov is having none of it.
Orlov working to try and regain half guard.
Orlov wants to hold on but cerruti pushes him away.
cerruti wants to control the pace but Orlov is squirming around nicely.
Orlov can't escape the position.
cerruti dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
cerruti is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Orlov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Orlov tries to reverse the position but cerruti maintains control.
cerruti throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orlov is desperately trying to improve his position but cerruti has a good base and remains in mount.
cerruti looking to control but Orlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
cerruti is breathing heavily.
Orlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
cerruti scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Orlov?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orlov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orlov is trying to escape the mount.
cerruti tries to control but Orlov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandr Orlov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
cerruti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orlov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in cerruti's guard.
cerruti is looking to stand up but Orlov isn't so interested in that idea.
cerruti tries to strike from the bottom.
cerruti 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.
Orlov looking to sit in guard and control but cerruti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Orlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but cerruti is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov wants to hit a switch here but cerruti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Orlov there!
Orlov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by cerruti.
Orlov is looking to improve his position but cerruti isn't that keen on the idea.
cerruti scoring with strikes but Orlov is staying in there.
Orlov is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
cerruti unloading with bombs!
Orlov tries to lock up and control but cerruti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Orlov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from cerruti.
Orlov tries to reverse the position but cerruti maintains control.
cerruti tries to control but Orlov wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orlov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Orlov tries to get to full guard but cerruti has control of the leg.
Orlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandr Orlov has got the better of the ground game so far.
cerruti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
cerruti won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
Orlov working a defensive guard here.
cerruti trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orlov working for submissions but it's allowed cerruti to get to half guard.
Orlov wants to get back to full guard.
cerruti is trying to control the action in half guard but Orlov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
cerruti prevents Orlov from improving his position.
cerruti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexandr Orlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Orlov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. cerruti is trying to defend but Orlov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Orlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
cerruti is looking to escape.
cerruti trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
cerruti trying to control here.
Orlov thows a huge punch but cerruti dodges it nicely.
cerruti is staying active underneath Orlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlov lands strikes from half guard.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but cerruti defending well.
Orlov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov trying to control the pace.
Orlov trying to pass the guard but cerruti defending well.
Orlov winds up and cracks cerruti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
cerruti is looking to escape.
Orlov trying to control the action but cerruti is working from the bottom.
cerruti won't allow Orlov to pass to mount.
cerruti flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands with a punch from half guard.
Orlov trying to control the action but cerruti is working from the bottom.
Orlov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but cerruti keeps working.
Nice strikes from Orlov there.
Orlov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed cerruti's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but cerruti keeps working.
cerruti wants to control but Orlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orlov tries to pass to full mount but cerruti defends it.
Orlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orlov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
cerruti looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orlov in particular looking to stall.
cerruti trying to control here.
Orlov is looking to take a break and control but cerruti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Orlov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. cerruti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
cerruti is letting Orlov control him for a moment.
Orlov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orlov 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Alexandr Orlov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alexandr Orlov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Alexandr Orlov!
Alexandr Orlov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson has chosen Lambda Lambda Lambda Song as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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22
252 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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248 lbs
13 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaRusso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaRusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
LaRusso throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Dawson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny LaRusso!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwyane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone's entrance music is Old Man by Redlight King. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Stone!
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, Dwyane Wade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses with a hook
and Wade counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Wade drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stone dives on top into guard.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stone wants to stand but Wade is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Stone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vic Stone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wade counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Wade is going to stand back up.
Stone is doing well to control the position and prevent Wade from advancing to side control.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wade is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stone defends it well.
Wade is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone is positioning himself well to prevent Wade advancing to mount.
Stone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwyane Wade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stone lands with a straight right. Wade didn't see that one coming.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
so Wade counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wade throws and elbow that misses. Stone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wade's guard. Nice move by Stone!
Stone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone gets to his feet. Wade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stone misses with a right hand
and Wade counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Wade passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wade.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stone holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dwyane Wade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Wade wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Wade preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stone keeping full guard, as Wade tries to pass.
Wade stands and throws Stone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wade goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wade but great work by Stone.
Wade gets back to half guard.
Wade is looking to improve his position.
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.
Wade wants to get back to full guard but Stone has mounted him!
Wade is trying desperately to improve position.
Wade sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwyane Wade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stone misses with a left hand
and Wade counters with a takedown into side control.
Stone struggling a bit here.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Wade crashes against the mat.
Wade is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wade is trying to ground and pound but Stone uses the momentary lack of control by Wade to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone tries to roll over but Wade keeps him under control.
Stone keeping control of the position.
Wade is working for a kimura but Stone is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone gets back to full guard.
Wade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wade wants to pass the guard but Stone is keeping the position.
Wade drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stone dives on top into guard.
Stone sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stone is one step ahead there.
Stone 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwyane Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dwyane Wade!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Dwyane Wade!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dwyane Wade!
Dwyane Wade wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Michael Jordan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nammer Da Hammer!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Hammer counters with a shoot takedown. Jordan fights it but they end up in guard.
Da Hammer with a nice head shot there.
Da Hammer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Da Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Hammer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Da Hammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Da Hammer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nammer Da Hammer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jordan tries for a takedown but Da Hammer circles away easily
and Da Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Hammer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Da Hammer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jordan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Da Hammer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Nammer Da Hammer!
Nammer Da Hammer is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gromowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vitor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pregador Luo - Apaga Mas Não Bate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Vitor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Gromowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowski tries to clinch
and Vitor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vitor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gromowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vitor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vitor looking to pass the guard.
Gromowski keeping moving, preventing Vitor from controlling successfully.
Gromowski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vitor tries to free his leg and advance position but Gromowski is retaining full guard.
Vitor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitor trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joao Vitor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gromowski tries to clinch up.
Michael Gromowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gromowski looks to clinch
and Vitor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gromowski!
Gromowski avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vitor.
Vitor misses with a head shot.
Vitor prevents Gromowski from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitor controlling the pace for now.
Vitor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gromowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gromowski shrugs it off.
Vitor swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Vitor!
Joao Vitor retains his heavyweight title!
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