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Bedlam 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bovver Meerten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Blacklands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacklands comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Wicker Man, by Iron Maiden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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220 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bovver Meerten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blacklands!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacklands throws a combination that misses
letting Meerten counter with a right hand.
Meerten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blacklands throws a looping overhand right but Meerten ducks down to avoid it.
Blacklands throws a lazy head kick
and Meerten moves into the clinch.
Blacklands wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meerten has him pressed against the cage.
Meerten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meerten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blacklands avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bovver Meerten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blacklands is trying to break the clinch but Meerten has him pressed against the cage.
Meerten is trying to drag Blacklands to the mat but Blacklands just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meerten is trying to drag Blacklands to the mat but Blacklands just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blacklands wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blacklands working hard to break the clinch.
Blacklands being controlled against the cage.
Meerten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blacklands just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meerten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meerten has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blacklands is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blacklands wants to break free but Meerten has control.
Blacklands has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meerten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blacklands gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blacklands wants to break free but Meerten has control.
Blacklands is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blacklands is trying to force a seperation but Meerten has the dominant position.
Meerten tries for a takedown but Blacklands manages to get underhooks.
Blacklands looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meerten goes for a takedown attempt but Blacklands pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blacklands lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meerten is breathing heavily.
Blacklands lands a nice hook to Meerten's body. Meerten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blacklands throws a right and a left that Meerten avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacklands throws a right hand that Meerten ducks under and follows up with a left that Meerten also avoids with ease.
Blacklands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meerten.
A punch combination from Blacklands misses.
Blacklands shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meerten eats them both and turns towards Blacklands to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Bovver Meerten has been cut.
Blacklands throws a nice looking combination but Meerten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blacklands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meerten counters with a shoot takedown. Blacklands fights it but they end up in guard.
Blacklands is looking to stand up but Meerten isn't so interested in that idea.
Meerten trying to control but Blacklands is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacklands wants to stand up but Meerten is controlling him.
Meerten postures up in Blacklands's guard and throws a big left but Blacklands blocks it.
Blacklands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meerten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blacklands is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blacklands has escaped and now he's on top!
Meerten 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.
Blacklands postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Blacklands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blacklands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meerten is trying to control the position but Blacklands postures up.
Blacklands tries to free his leg and advance position but Meerten is retaining full guard.
Meerten trying to control the position.
Blacklands drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meerten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meerten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meerten!
Meerten controlling the position from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blacklands explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Blacklands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bovver Meerten's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blacklands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blacklands throws a combination that misses
and Meerten counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meerten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meerten misses with a takedown attempt
and Blacklands counters with a two punch combo.
Ritchie Blacklands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blacklands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meerten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blacklands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meerten tries for a takedown but Blacklands circles away easily
and Blacklands counters with a nice uppercut.
Blacklands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Blacklands looks to land a combination but Meerten avoids it well.
Blacklands throws a series of punches but Meerten avoids them all with ease.
Blacklands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meerten at a distance.
Blacklands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blacklands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meerten.
Bovver Meerten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blacklands misses.
Blacklands tries to bum rush Meerten with a series of wild strikes but Meerten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooh!!! Blacklands has knocked Meerten down with a huge combo! Blacklands steps away and waves a wobbly Meerten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Meerten is rocked!
Blacklands throws a right and a left that Meerten avoids nicely.
Oh Meerten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blacklands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blacklands connects with a superb combination that knocks Meerten out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Blacklands before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Meerten!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ritchie Blacklands!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Vasilevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Luker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Luker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonid Vasilevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerald Luker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luker clinches up with Vasilevsky and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilevsky has Luker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Luker.
Vasilevsky is trying to trip Luker. He has hold of a leg but Luker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vasilevsky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vasilevsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luker keeping moving, preventing Vasilevsky from controlling successfully.
Vasilevsky won't allow Luker to sweep him here.
Luker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Luker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilevsky content to stall in guard here.
Leonid Vasilevsky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Luker misses with a body kick.
Luker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilevsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vasilevsky is looking for a sweep.
Vasilevsky holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Luker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vasilevsky tries to buck Luker off but Luker is having none of it.
Vasilevsky is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevsky struggling a bit here.
Luker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Luker is looking to take a break and control but Vasilevsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasilevsky is looking for a sweep.
Vasilevsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Luker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vasilevsky to his feet.
Vasilevsky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonid Vasilevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luker showed some decent athleticism there.
Luker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luker wants to pass the guard but Vasilevsky is defending well.
Luker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasilevsky's head.
Vasilevsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasilevsky is looking to control Luker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilevsky avoid being mounted?
Luker thows a huge punch but Vasilevsky dodges it nicely.
Vasilevsky missing with punches from the bottom.
Vasilevsky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasilevsky.
Luker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Luker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vasilevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Luker is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky has momentary wrist control but Luker slips an elbow through the middle.
Luker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasilevsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luker.
Luker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasilevsky's head.
Vasilevsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luker wants to stand but Vasilevsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Luker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasilevsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luker postures up in Vasilevsky's guard and throws a big left but Vasilevsky blocks it.
Vasilevsky looking for a guillotine here but Luker defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilevsky is trying to control the position but Luker postures up.
Vasilevsky working for a triangle but Luker defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky keeping moving, preventing Luker from controlling successfully.
Vasilevsky throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vasilevsky is trying to control the position but Luker postures up.
Luker is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasilevsky has wrist control.
Luker trying to control but Vasilevsky is working from the bottom.
Vasilevsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vasilevsky is proving hard to escape from.
Vasilevsky is trying to keep Luker in close.
Luker stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilevsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Luker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasilevsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Luker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasilevsky defending well though.
Luker is thwarting Vasilevsky's attempts to control the position.
Vasilevsky moves into full guard.
Vasilevsky has his foot on Luker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luker works his way back into a safe position though.
Luker throwing strikes from guard but Vasilevsky blocks nicely.
Luker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasilevsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luker stops Vasilevsky from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luker wants to hold on but Vasilevsky pushes him away.
Vasilevsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vasilevsky wants to control the pace but Luker is squirming around nicely.
Luker is trying to stand up.
Luker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasilevsky controlling from the full mount.
Luker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vasilevsky controlling his opponent.
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.
Luker is squirming around, avoiding Vasilevsky's attempts to control the action.
Vasilevsky controlling his opponent.
Luker is working to get back to half guard.
Luker wants to control but Vasilevsky is having none of it.
Vasilevsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasilevsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luker is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky controlling from the full mount.
Vasilevsky wants to control the pace but Luker is squirming around nicely.
Vasilevsky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luker just holding on.
Luker is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Vasilevsky there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vasilevsky controlling from mount.
Vasilevsky looking to control but Luker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Vasilevsky looking to ground and pound but Luker is blocking nicely.
Leonid Vasilevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luker working to try and regain half guard.
Vasilevsky controlling his opponent.
Luker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vasilevsky trying to control but Luker is having none of it.
Luker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Vasilevsky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vasilevsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilevsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vasilevsky's knee momentarily.
Vasilevsky shoots in for a takedown but Luker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luker misses with a takedown attempt - Vasilevsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luker dives in and grabs Vasilevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasilevsky pushes down on Luker's head and hops out.
Luker scores with a leg kick.
Vasilevsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vasilevsky's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonid Vasilevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilevsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vasilevsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vasilevsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luker throwing strikes from guard but Vasilevsky blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilevsky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasilevsky wants to sweep here but Luker controlling him for the moment.
Luker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasilevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasilevsky is trying to control the position but Luker postures up.
Luker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vasilevsky keeping moving, preventing Luker from controlling successfully.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gerald Luker.
Luker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasilevsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Luker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilevsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gerald Luker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vasilevsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luker ducks under a wild hook from Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky throws the left hand but Luker avoids the punch easily.
Vasilevsky misses with a double jab
and Luker counters by clinching up.
Luker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasilevsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasilevsky looking to stall.
Luker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vasilevsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luker is pressed up against the cage. Vasilevsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luker down to the mat. Luker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasilevsky circles away.
Vasilevsky throws a lazy head kick
and Luker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luker wants to stand but Vasilevsky has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vasilevsky actively working from the bottom here.
Vasilevsky trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Luker manages to pass to mount!
Vasilevsky regains half guard.
Luker is looking for a kimura but Vasilevsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luker to get the leverage.
Vasilevsky moves into full guard.
Vasilevsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luker preventing the sweep.
Luker wants to control from the top but Vasilevsky keeps moving.
Vasilevsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luker defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilevsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilevsky, not yet.
Vasilevsky has his foot on Luker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luker works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luker throwing strikes from guard but Vasilevsky blocks nicely.
Luker trying to control but Vasilevsky is working from the bottom.
Vasilevsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Luker!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Luker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luker 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 Gerald Luker!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Gerald Luker!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gerald Luker!
Gerald Luker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Gregerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McGully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregerson comes to the cage accompanied by SandStorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Gregerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason McGully!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGully scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGully throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGully shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGully showed some decent athleticism there.
Gregerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGully really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGully trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGully stands up over Gregerson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGully is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gregerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGully throwing strikes but missing.
Gregerson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gregerson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGully!
Gregerson working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGully is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGully tries to hold on but Gregerson postures up.
McGully really wants to buck Gregerson off and get back to his feet.
Gregerson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McGully to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McGully shrugs it off.
Gregerson landing punches.
Gregerson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGully wants to get back to his feet.
Gregerson has control of McGully's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGully regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGully is bucking up trying to escape but Gregerson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gregerson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Gregerson but it's paid off an McGully is forced to tap! Nice work by Gregerson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Gregerson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Richards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Into the Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 5 - 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado throws the left hand but Richards avoids the punch easily.
Machado digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Richards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Machado moves away from the strike by Richards.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richards.
Richards misses with a double jab
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Richards under the eye.
It looks like Mickey Richards has been cut.
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!
Machado digs a good hook to Richards's body.
Machado throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Richards!
Richards is rocked!
Richards is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Richards trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Machado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Richards manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Machado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is not content to let Machado control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards tries to escape but Machado is in control.
Machado works to advance to full mount. Richards defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Machado takes Richards's back.
Richards looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Richards is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Machado gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado has his arm under Richards's chin here. Game over son! Machado squeezes tightly and Richards is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigan Machado !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jp Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Jackson (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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202 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jp Money!
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, Pepper Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Money counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Money counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson moves to clinch but Money breaks away
and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Money's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Money duly obliges.
It looks like Pepper Jackson has been cut.
Money displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stops Money from getting back to his feet.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pepper Jackson.
Money lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Money counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jp Money has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Money circles away.
Jp Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Money pushes him off.
Money tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Money is trying to stand.
Jackson throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Money is blocking nicely.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Money is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Money is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Money manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Money stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Money counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Money throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Money throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Jp Money is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Money holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson keeps control of Money as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Money tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson tightens his grip and picks Money up, before dumping him to the ground. Money manages to land in guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Jp Money will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pepper Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jackson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Money has his hands clasped together but Jackson breaks the hold and Money is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pepper Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hak Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Omega acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hak Hak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Omega!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega gets a clinch.
Hak scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rich Omega has been cut.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Hak Hak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hak tries for a takedown but Omega circles away easily
so Omega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hak is trying to control the position but Omega postures up.
Omega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hak is looking to stand up but Omega isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omega's guard.
Hak prevents Omega from getting back to his feet.
Hak cracks Omega with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hak has gone for a leg lock! Omega slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hak's guard.
Hak has his feet on Omega's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Omega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hak pinned against the cage. Hak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hak with a poor takedown
and Omega counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hak won't be happy with that.
Hak is breathing heavily.
Omega is trying to get an arm triangle but Hak is defending well.
Hak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Omega has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to stand but Hak is controlling his arm.
Omega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hak is avoiding damage well.
Omega landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hak is pushing Omega's head away, looking to escape. Omega manages to hold on to the position though.
Omega sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Omega working the body and head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Omega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Omega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Omega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Omega has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Omega in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hak keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega scores with punches from side control.
Omega cracks Hak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Omega scores with punches from side control.
Hak is trying to get back to his feet.
Omega stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Omega clinches with his opponent.
Omega with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hak wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Omega.
Omega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haks head.
Omega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Omega dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Omega cracks Hak with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Omega has managed to clinch.
Omega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega jabs at Hak's body.
Omega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Omega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Omega misses with the ground and pound.
Omega tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Omega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hak, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hak wants to get back to his feet but Omega drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega blocks the strikes from Hak.
Hak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hak tries to improve position but can't.
Omega scoring with punches and elbows.
Hak throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Omega lands an elbow.
Omega in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hak is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Omega asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Omega working the ground and pound but Hak is defending the strikes.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to stand but Hak is controlling his arm.
Hak is looking to regain half guard here but Omega keeps moving and retains side control.
Omega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Omega cracks Hak with a big right hand but Hak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Omega tries for a kimura but Hak is defending well.
Omega lands a decent elbow from side control.
Omega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hak, who protects the arm well.
Omega tries to move to mount but Hak blocks the move with his legs.
Omega working the body and head with strikes.
Omega working the ground and pound.
Hak misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rich Omega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omega is working Hak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Omega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak wants to get back to his feet.
Omega tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hak is trying to control Omega's posture but Omega avoids it.
Hak bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Omega's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Omega has managed to clinch.
Omega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega avoiding damage.
Omega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Omega is looking to control Hak's arms but Hak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Omega has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Omega.
Hak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Hak tries for a takedown but Omega circles away easily
and Omega counters by moving into the clinch.
Omega jumps into guard, dragging Hak to the mat.
Omega wants to stand and escape but Hak is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omega can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hak throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Hak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hak wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Hak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Hak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hak trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega wants to stand and escape but Hak is having none of it.
Hak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hak thows a big elbow that misses.
Hak stopping the sweep attempt from Omega.
Hak trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega wants to stand up but Hak is controlling him.
Hak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Omega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hak wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Omega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Omega keeping moving, preventing Hak from controlling successfully.
Omega wants to stand but Hak is controlling the position.
Rich Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Omega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hak throwing strikes but missing.
Hak Hak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Omega 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 Rich Omega!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Rich Omega!
Rich Omega wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonh Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonh Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonh Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones tries to clinch but Reed moves away
and Reed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
BOOM! Reed connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Jonh Jones has been cut.
Reed landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The cut above Jonh Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonh Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Reed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZPrizzy Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Deuces as his entrance music. ZPrizzy Simmons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Sawyer's chin.
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210 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Sawyer!
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, ZPrizzy Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Sawyer there.
Sawyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sawyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Simmons throws a series of punches but Sawyer avoids them all with ease.
ZPrizzy Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer feints a jab promting Simmons to slip. Sawyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simmons lands with a hook. Sawyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Tom Sawyer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sawyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sawyer dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Sawyer's head and hops out.
Sawyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sawyer.
Simmons is trying to stand up here but Sawyer is controlling him well.
Sawyer wants to free his trapped foot but Simmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sawyer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sawyer is just content to waste time from the top position. Simmons takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Sawyer looking to pass the guard.
Sawyer passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sawyer wants to take a breather but Simmons is having none of it.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simmons looks gassed!
Sawyer is looking to advance position but Simmons won't allow it.
Sawyer wants to advance to full mount but Simmons doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Sawyer cracks Simmons with a solid left hand.
Sawyer working some strikes from top position.
Sawyer slips nicely into half guard.
Simmons tries to kick Sawyer off but Sawyer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Sawyer.
Sawyer moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
Simmons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawyer with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer tries to control but Simmons wriggling away.
Simmons is bucking up trying to escape but Sawyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sawyer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Sawyer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sawyer unloading with bombs!
Sawyer working Simmons over with strikes here.
Simmons tries to hold on but Sawyer pushes him away.
Sawyer landing strikes from the mount.
Sawyer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simmons?
Sawyer with good strikes from the mount here!
Sawyer controlling his opponent.
Sawyer unloading with bombs!
Simmons is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sawyer! Simmons is hurt baaadly! Sawyer is firing away with more strikes - Simmons is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Sawyer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hnery Cejedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kustaa Pohjanala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pohjanala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Hard as a Rock. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hnery Cejedo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kustaa Pohjanala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pohjanala wants to clinch
letting Cejedo counter with a right hand.
Cejedo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cejedo showed some decent athleticism there.
Cejedo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pohjanala defending well though.
Pohjanala is trying to control but can't.
Cejedo stalling.
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.
Pohjanala wants to clinch
and Cejedo counters with a shoot takedown. Pohjanala fights it but they end up in guard.
Cejedo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hnery Cejedo.
Pohjanala gets caught flat footed, as Cejedo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pohjanala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cejedo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cejedo controlling from the top position.
Cejedo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Hnery Cejedo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pohjanala scores with a jab to the body.
Pohjanala wants to clinch but Cejedo slips to the side
and Cejedo counters with a shoot takedown. Pohjanala fights it but they end up in guard.
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.
Cejedo preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala is looking for a triangle here but Cejedo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pohjanala is looking for a sweep.
Cejedo is staying tight to Pohjanala's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo 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.
Cejedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pohjanala is fending him off so far but Cejedo persists. Nope, Pohjanala circles away and we're back to standing.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but Cejedo moves away
and Cejedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Cejedo controls the position from side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hnery Cejedo.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cejedo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pohjanala!
Pohjanala is trying to escape the mount.
Cejedo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pohjanala for as long as he can get away with.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hnery Cejedo.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cejedo counters with a single leg into guard. Pohjanala didn't expect that.
Cejedo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pohjanala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejedo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pohjanala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pohjanala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cejedo!
Pohjanala wants to control the pace but Cejedo is squirming around nicely.
Pohjanala is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cejedo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cejedo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo dominated that second round.
That's time! Cejedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pohjanala tries to clinch up
and Cejedo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pohjanala!
Cejedo controlling from the full mount.
Pohjanala is trying desperately to improve position.
Cejedo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pohjanala wants to control but Cejedo is having none of it.
Cejedo controlling his opponent.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hnery Cejedo just wasn't active enough.
Pohjanala wants to clinch but Cejedo slips to the side
and Cejedo counters with a shoot takedown. Pohjanala fights it but they end up in guard.
Cejedo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hnery Cejedo just wasn't active enough.
Cejedo scores a takedown into full mount!
Cejedo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pohjanala is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cejedo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pohjanala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pohjanala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pohjanala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cejedo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cejedo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo clearly takes 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.
Pohjanala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cejedo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cejedo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cejedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pohjanala can do to turn this around?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hnery Cejedo.
Pohjanala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hnery Cejedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pohjanala tries to clinch
and Cejedo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pohjanala's guard now.
Pohjanala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cejedo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejedo slips nicely into half guard.
Cejedo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cejedo wants to pass the guard but Pohjanala is defending well.
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.
Well, if Cejedo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hnery Cejedo just wasn't active enough.
Cejedo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pohjanala is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pohjanala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pohjanala tries to roll over but Cejedo keeps him under control.
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.
Pohjanala wants to control but Cejedo is keeping busy.
Pohjanala is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cejedo jumps into side control!
Cejedo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hnery Cejedo had his way with Kustaa Pohjanala in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cejedo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pohjanala is trying to stand up here but Cejedo is controlling him well.
Pohjanala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cejedo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cejedo throwing shots but Pohjanala is blocking nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hnery Cejedo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pohjanala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cejedo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pohjanala works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cejedo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pohjanala throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cejedo uses it to pass to side control.
Pohjanala is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pohjanala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cejedo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pohjanala works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kustaa Pohjanala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cejedo trying to control the pace.
Cejedo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hnery Cejedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cejedo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hnery Cejedo!
Hnery Cejedo wins by unanimous decision!
Hnery Cejedo retains his featherweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Monsoon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Monsoon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monsoon prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Monsoon wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Monsoon is looking to advance position but Morgan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Morgan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Monsoon is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan get's back to his feet.
Monsoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morgan counters with a nice right hand that sends Monsoon toppling to the canvas! Monsoon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Morgan finish him?!
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monsoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Morgan!
Scott Morgan retains his light heavyweight title!
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