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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raif Severence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jude Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell has chosen T.I. - Hurt as his entrance music. Jude Maxwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raif Severence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jude Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Severence closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Severence lands in his opponent's guard.
Severence wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Severence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maxwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell keeping full guard, as Severence tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severence trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Severence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Severence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell stalks Severence and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Severence's face. Severence staggers backwards, shaken.
Severence does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Severence lands with a nice body kick.
Maxwell looks gassed!
Severence gets the takedown into side control.
Maxwell wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Severence has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Maxwell's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Maxwell is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Severence!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Raif Severence!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between August Spies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its Time For War. August Spies is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, August Spies!
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, Adam Willams!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spies wants to clinch up but Willams keeps it at a distance.
Willams gets caught flat footed, as Spies shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spies tries to stand but Willams is controlling from the bottom.
Spies with a nice head shot there.
Spies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willams working for submissions but it's allowed Spies to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spies is pressing down on Willams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willams is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spies lands a nice short elbow.
Spies passes to full mount!
Willams is trying to escape the mount.
Spies working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spies scoring with strikes but Willams is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spies cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Willams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spies lands a heavy elbow.
Spies working Willams over with strikes here.
Willams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Willams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spies with shots to the head and body - Willams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Willams tries to reverse the position but Spies maintains control.
Spies lands a big shot there that rocks Willams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spies punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spies cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spies is landing with some decent strikes but Willams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Spies.
Spies punishing his opponent with strikes.
Willams looks gassed!
Spies looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Willams tries to reverse the position but Spies maintains control.
Spies scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Willams?
Spies trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spies is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Spies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spies seems to be working for a kimura but Willams defends the submission attempt.
Spies passes to full mount!
Willams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spies pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Spies pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Willams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Willams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Spies controls Willams momentarily but Willams frees himself.
Spies pushes Willams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spies throws a hook but Willams blocks it.
Spies darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Willams tries to kick Spies off in order to stand up. Spies Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Spies is putting a hurting on Willams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spies goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Willams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spies's guard! Nice work there by Willams!
Willams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spies throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Willams escapes and throws Spies's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Willams scores with punches from side control.
Spies gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spies manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Willams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spies wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Willams manages to pass to side control.
Spies manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
August Spies 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.
Willams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spies but Spies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willams avoids the body shot from Spies.
Spies bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spies is looking to take a break and control but Willams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Spies looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Willams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Willams tries to roll over but Spies keeps him under control.
Spies seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willams gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spies working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willams wants to sweep but no luck.
Spies wants to pass the guard but Willams is keeping the position.
Spies postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Willams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spies, into his guard.
Willams postures up.
Spies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willams!
Spies postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Willams looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Spies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spies landing punches.
Spies breaks from Willams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spies looking to control but Willams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spies lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Willams is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Spies locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Willams is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Spies!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer has chosen I Gotta Get Paid as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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267 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Mitchell!
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, Buzz Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Sawyer is having none of it.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Sawyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sawyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mitchell has his foot on Sawyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sawyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Sawyer drops back looking for a leg! Mitchell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitchell manages to kick Sawyer off! Sawyer jumps back into Mitchell's guard.
Sawyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sawyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sawyer advances to half guard.
Sawyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mitchell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sawyer working for a submission but Mitchell is keeping him at bay.
Mitchell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer looking for a guillotine from mount but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell has given up his back here. Will Sawyer look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Sawyer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mitchell defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mitchell is really stuck here.
Sawyer looking for the RNC.
Sawyer looks gassed!
Sawyer doesn't have the hooks in and Mitchell manages to turn into his guard.
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Sawyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sawyer manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Sawyer's guard.
Sawyer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sawyer looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Sawyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sawyer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sawyer regains half guard.
Sawyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sawyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Mitchell works over Sawyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Sawyer working for a triangle but Mitchell defends it easily.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mitchell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sawyer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mitchell's back instead.
Sawyer tightening his grip on Mitchell, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sawyer's guard. Nice work there by Mitchell.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sawyer looking for a guillotine here but Mitchell defends easily.
Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mitchell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sawyer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mitchell's back instead.
Sawyer looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Mitchell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sawyer is working for a rear naked choke. Mitchell is not defending it well and Sawyer has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mitchell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mitchell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Buzz Sawyer! Buzz Sawyer retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heywood Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Safety Dance. Phillip Ziskie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Heywood Hardy!
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, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziskie throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Ziskie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but Ziskie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziskie has double underhooks.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Hardy throws a head kick that Ziskie semi-blocks.
Ziskie scores with a one two! Hardy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardy.
Hardy tries to land a front kick but Ziskie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Ziskie as Hardy shoots in.
Hardy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy throws a jab when Ziskie was well out of range.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the head.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ziskie connects with a nice cross there... Hardy is looking wobbly and Ziskie recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hardy to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ziskie jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phillip Ziskie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Vo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deamon Arippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deamon Arippa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Vo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deamon Arippa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arippa throws a series of punches but Vo moves out of range.
Arippa takes the fight into the clinch.
Arippa lands an uppercut.
Arippa breaks the clinch.
Vo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arippa as he jumps to the side.
Arippa clinches up against the cage.
Arippa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vo.
Arippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arippa misses with a few strikes there.
Vo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arippa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vo manages to avoid it.
Arippa throws a right and a left that Vo avoids nicely.
Vo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Vo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arippa clinches with his opponent.
Vo jumps guard but Arippa stands there with Vo around his waist. Vo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Arippa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vo is rocked!
Arippa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Vo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arippa cracks Vo with a left hook right on the temple and Vo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Arippa lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Vo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deamon Arippa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Yates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Johnny Yates!
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, Joe Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yates wants to pass the guard but Santiago is defending well.
Santiago tries to get to full guard but Yates has control of the leg.
Yates is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yates trying to pass the guard but Santiago defending well.
Yates wants to work for an arm triangle but Santiago is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yates is trying to work for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Santiago wants to control but Yates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yates shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Yates's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santiago scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Santiago performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Santiago is tying to control. Yates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yates tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago controlling the action here.
Santiago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yates defending well though.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Yates is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago trying to control the pace.
Yates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santiago just misses with a punch to the body.
Santiago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santiago misses with a takedown
and Yates counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yates has gone for a leg lock! Santiago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yates's guard.
Santiago scoring with some ground and pound.
Yates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yates is looking to improve his position.
Yates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yates escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santiago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santiago won't allow Yates to sweep him here.
Yates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yates working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santiago has passed into half guard!
Yates is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard.
Santiago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yates is not content to let Santiago control the position.
Santiago content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago trying to control the action but Yates is working from the bottom.
Yates is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Yates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santiago's guard.
Yates throws a big right hand that misses.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Santiago scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Yates shoots in for a double leg but Santiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Yates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago is looking to clinch but Yates is avoiding it.
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 Johnny Yates will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santiago drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yates tries to buck Santiago off but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago moves into full mount!
Yates is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Santiago turns him over and now has his back.
Santiago looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Santiago struggling to keep hold of the position.
Yates is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santiago scores with punches from the back.
Can Yates hold on?! Santiago is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Santiago scores with punches to the body.
Yates is keeping busy.
Yates 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 Santiago gets his way!
Santiago trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Yates doesn't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Yates breaks Santiago's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yates is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago is keen to just control but Yates is a slippery customer.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yates thows a huge punch but Santiago dodges it nicely.
Santiago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yates.
Yates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santiago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yates throwing shots but Santiago is blocking nicely.
Yates working the head and body with strikes.
Yates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago actively working from the bottom here.
Yates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santiago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yates counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yates moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago gets back to half guard.
Yates looks to land a strike but Santiago avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yates 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.
Yates throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Santiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santiago looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santiago prevents Yates from improving his position.
Yates gets full guard.
Yates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santiago manages to get himself to full guard.
Santiago working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Yates shoots and misses
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yates tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Yates tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yates throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yates is pressing down on Santiago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yates can't keep his opponent in guard - Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yates trying to get back to full guard but Santiago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Santiago punching from mount but Yates doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santiago gets caught flat footed, as Yates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yates tries to free his leg and advance position but Santiago is retaining full guard.
Yates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yates wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Yates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Yates counters with a takedown into side control.
Santiago prevents Yates from improving position.
Yates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yates tries for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
The strikes coming from Yates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yates's best efforts.
Santiago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santiago wants to stand but Yates is controlling the position.
Yates pushes down on Santiago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Yates.
Yates slips a nice elbow through Santiago's hands, connecting with Santiago's forehead.
Yates is trying to work for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Yates thows a huge punch but Santiago dodges it nicely.
Yates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries to pass to full mount but Santiago defends it.
Santiago slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santiago dives on top into guard.
Santiago stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santiago darts in trying to clinch
and Yates counters with a takedown into side control.
Yates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yates sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santiago is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santiago is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Yates misses with the ground and pound.
Santiago manages to get back to half guard.
Santiago missing with punches from the bottom.
Santiago won't allow Yates to pass to mount.
Yates thows a huge punch but Santiago dodges it nicely.
Yates scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yates has his takedown stuffed
and Santiago counters with a shoot takedown. Yates fights it but they end up in guard.
Santiago passes Yates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santiago works his way into full mount!
Yates tries to reverse the position but Santiago maintains control.
Santiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yates sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Yates gets full guard.
Yates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yates is striking from the bottom but Santiago uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Yates is staying active underneath Santiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yates manages to get to full guard.
Yates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yates throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santiago uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Yates.
I think Yates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Santiago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between trevor gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Donatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, trevor gunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Donatti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatti keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for gunter with that takedown attempt.
gunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donatti tries to avoid it but gunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donatti to the ground. Donatti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donatti avoids the head kick by gunter.
gunter wants to clinch.
gunter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Donatti is trying to get back to half guard.
gunter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
gunter moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Donatti manages to work his way to half guard, despite gunter's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is thwarting Donatti's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donatti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
gunter stalling.
Donatti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
gunter stalling.
gunter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Donatti is staying active underneath gunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Donatti tries to get to full guard but gunter has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Donatti tries to sprawl out of it but gunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donatti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for trevor gunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
gunter darts in and clinches Donatti up against the cage.
Donatti jumps into guard, dragging gunter to the mat.
Donatti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
gunter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
gunter works over Donatti with some ground and pound from guard.
Donatti has an active guard here but gunter has managed to pass into half guard.
Donatti blocking the ground and pound attempt from gunter.
gunter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Donatti defends it well.
Donatti is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gunter is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donatti tries to get to full guard but gunter has control of the leg.
Donatti is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but gunter pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donatti is trying to stand.
gunter wants to pass the guard but Donatti is defending well.
gunter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Donatti!
Donatti is working to get back to half guard.
Donatti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Donatti looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
gunter has good solid back control here.
gunter is trying to stick to Donatti's back but Donatti is turning into gunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in gunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donatti.
Donatti sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed gunter's guard.
Donatti is trying to control the action in half guard but gunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donatti is looking for a kimura here.
gunter wants to control but Donatti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
gunter is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Donatti pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
gunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Donatti.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from gunter.
trevor gunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gunter misses with an uppercut.
Donatti wants to slow gunter down by chopping away at his legs.
Donatti shoots for a double leg takedown but gunter sprawls well. He's pushed Donatti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
gunter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
gunter prevents Donatti from improving his position.
Donatti is trying to control but can't.
Donatti wants to improve his position but gunter is controlling well.
gunter tries to stand and escape but Donatti is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donatti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Donatti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! gunter has picked Donatti up and slammed him! Donatti can't keep hold of the triangle and gunter manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter working the ground and pound.
Donatti strikes from the bottom but gunter takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Donatti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
gunter swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). trevor gunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinhardt has chosen The Fight Song by Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumple Stiltzkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up.
Stiltzkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stiltzkin throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Reinhardt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stiltzkin looks to land a combination. Reinhardt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stiltzkin throws a low kick but Reinhardt avoids it.
Reinhardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stiltzkin throws a leg kick
and Reinhardt counters with a single leg into guard. Stiltzkin didn't expect that.
Stiltzkin wants to stand and escape but Reinhardt is having none of it.
Reinhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Stiltzkin is retaining full guard.
Reinhardt passes Stiltzkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stiltzkin pushes Reinhardt off looking to stand but Reinhardt dives back in and keeps control.
Stiltzkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reinhardt on the ground.
Stiltzkin is looking to control Reinhardt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stiltzkin avoid being mounted?
Stiltzkin keeping hold of Reinhardt's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin is staying active underneath Reinhardt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stiltzkin is looking for a sweep. Reinhardt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinhardt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reinhardt stands up from half guard.
Stiltzkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stiltzkin closes the distance but Reinhardt moves to the side
and Reinhardt counters with a shoot takedown. Stiltzkin fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stiltzkin is keeping the position for now.
Stiltzkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinhardt is one step ahead there.
Stiltzkin is working hard here to advance position.
Reinhardt drops back looking for a leg! Stiltzkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stiltzkin manages to kick Reinhardt off! Reinhardt jumps back into Stiltzkin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to control but Stiltzkin is working from the bottom.
Stiltzkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinhardt wants to pass the guard but Stiltzkin is keeping the position.
Stiltzkin wants to get back to his feet but Reinhardt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Stiltzkin is looking to slow Reinhardt down with leg kicks.
Reinhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rumple Stiltzkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiltzkin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stiltzkin scores with a hook.
Stiltzkin misses with a head kick.
Stiltzkin misses with a few strikes there.
Stiltzkin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice shot by Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Stiltzkin there.
A head kick by Stiltzkin misses
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stiltzkin is trying to maintain the position but Reinhardt is very close to passing his half guard.
Stiltzkin wants to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt wants to work for an arm triangle but Stiltzkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reinhardt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stiltzkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stiltzkin wants to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt moves nicely into side control.
Stiltzkin sneaks back into half guard.
Reinhardt is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stiltzkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stiltzkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reinhardt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Reinhardt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reinhardt seems to be looking for submissions.
Reinhardt seems to be looking for submissions.
Reinhardt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stiltzkin!
Reinhardt stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stiltzkin throws a wild body kick that Reinhardt sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up but Reinhardt circles away and keeps his distance.
Stiltzkin tries to clinch up
and Reinhardt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stiltzkin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Stiltzkin misses
and Reinhardt counters with a takedown into side control.
Reinhardt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reinhardt scoring with punches from side control.
Reinhardt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stiltzkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reinhardt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Stiltzkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luther Reinhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinhardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stiltzkin gets back to half guard.
Stiltzkin is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinhardt from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reinhardt prevents Stiltzkin from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stiltzkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinhardt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reinhardt moves nicely into side control.
Reinhardt trying to control the action but Stiltzkin is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt is working to tighten is grip on Stiltzkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stiltzkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Reinhardt is really squeezing tight and eventually Stiltzkin passes out! Reinhardt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luther Reinhardt! Luther Reinhardt retains his middleweight title!
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