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TTC 16 - Judgement Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hubert Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Nontchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hubert Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirco Nontchev!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer shoots in and bounces Nontchev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammer trying to control but Nontchev is working from the bottom.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nontchev keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Hammer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hammer 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.
Nontchev trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer drops back looking for a leg! Nontchev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nontchev manages to kick Hammer off! Hammer jumps back into Nontchev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hammer closes the distance and clinches up with Nontchev, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes Nontchev against the cage but Nontchev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nontchev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nontchev tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nontchev counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammer.
Nontchev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Hammer rushes Nontchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Nontchev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nontchev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nontchev working aggressively here.
Hammer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nontchev up against the cage.
Nontchev can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
Nontchev trying to stall but Hammer improves his position.
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nontchev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nontchev has picked Hammer up - he's going for a ride! Nontchev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nontchev works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nontchev working the head and body with strikes.
Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nontchev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hammer manages to get back to half guard.
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nontchev tries to pass to full mount but Hammer defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer working for a triangle but Nontchev defends it easily.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nontchev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nontchev drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Nontchev off! Nontchev jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Nontchev passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammer.
Nontchev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hammer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nontchev has Hammer in his guard.
Nontchev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nontchev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nontchev pushes a forearm under Hammer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hammer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirco Nontchev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wennstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduard Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hugo Wennstrom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Wennstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduard Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wennstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wennstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammer is posturing up here but Wennstrom has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammer has to tap! Slick submission there by Wennstrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Wennstrom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Kashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris RobertsDouglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladislav Kashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris RobertsDouglas!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kashkin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kashkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kashkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kashkin pushes down on RobertsDouglas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kashkin 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.
Kashkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed RobertsDouglas's head.
Kashkin wants to pass the guard but RobertsDouglas is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kashkin passes the guard and advances to mount!
RobertsDouglas is squirming around, avoiding Kashkin's attempts to control the action.
RobertsDouglas is controlling an arm, preventing Kashkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kashkin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and RobertsDouglas is now in Kashkin's guard. A big mistake from Kashkin there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kashkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kashkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. RobertsDouglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. RobertsDouglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kashkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin is working hard here to advance position.
Kashkin is looking for a triangle here but RobertsDouglas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kashkin is breathing heavily.
Kashkin can't do much from the bottom here.
RobertsDouglas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
RobertsDouglas scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kashkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kashkin wants to clinch up but RobertsDouglas keeps it at a distance.
Kashkin tries to clinch but RobertsDouglas moves out of range.
Kashkin tries to clinch up but RobertsDouglas circles away and keeps his distance.
Kashkin shoots for a takedown but RobertsDouglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
RobertsDouglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by RobertsDouglas.
Kashkin is looking to clinch but RobertsDouglas is avoiding it.
Kashkin doesn't manage to clinch there - RobertsDouglas circles away.
Kashkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RobertsDouglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kashkin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming RobertsDouglas to the mat! RobertsDouglas manages to get full guard.
Kashkin pushes down on RobertsDouglas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
RobertsDouglas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kashkin trying to mount his opponent but RobertsDouglas defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Kashkin dominated that 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.
RobertsDouglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kashkin misses with a takedown attempt - RobertsDouglas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
RobertsDouglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kashkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
RobertsDouglas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kashkin moves into the clinch.
RobertsDouglas is trying to break free.
RobertsDouglas keeps control of Kashkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kashkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RobertsDouglas has him pressed against the cage.
Kashkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RobertsDouglas has him pressed against the cage.
RobertsDouglas is trying to break the clinch but Kashkin has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashkin wants to get back to striking at distance but RobertsDouglas won't allow it.
RobertsDouglas blocks the elbow strike.
RobertsDouglas is trying to break free.
Kashkin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
RobertsDouglas wants to break free but Kashkin has control.
RobertsDouglas wants to get back to striking at distance but Kashkin won't allow it.
Kashkin can't break the clinch.
RobertsDouglas tries to break the clinch but Kashkin is controlling the position.
RobertsDouglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kashkin scores a nice knee to the body.
Kashkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kashkin wants to get back to striking at distance but RobertsDouglas won't allow it.
RobertsDouglas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kashkin breaks the clinch.
RobertsDouglas keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Kashkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RobertsDouglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
RobertsDouglas scores with a push kick.
Kashkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kashkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kashkin wants to clinch up but RobertsDouglas keeps it at a distance.
Kashkin tries to clinch there but RobertsDouglas circles away.
Kashkin misses with a takedown attempt - RobertsDouglas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Kashkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kashkin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RobertsDouglas lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by RobertsDouglas!
Vladislav Kashkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kashkin tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kashkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
RobertsDouglas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kashkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kashkin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RobertsDouglas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kashkin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kashkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
RobertsDouglas lands with a slapping head kick.
Kashkin tries to clinch there but RobertsDouglas circles away.
RobertsDouglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
RobertsDouglas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kashkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kashkin misses with a takedown attempt - RobertsDouglas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kashkin throws a lazy uppercut
letting RobertsDouglas counter with a right hand.
Kashkin closes the distance but RobertsDouglas moves to the side
and RobertsDouglas counters with a leg kick.
Kashkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and RobertsDouglas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chris RobertsDouglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kashkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kashkin has a takedown stuffed.
Kashkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kashkin lands a knee to the head.
RobertsDouglas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
RobertsDouglas wants to break free but Kashkin has control.
RobertsDouglas prevents the takedown attempt.
RobertsDouglas is trying to break free.
Kashkin prevents RobertsDouglas from breaking the clinch.
RobertsDouglas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kashkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RobertsDouglas has him pressed against the cage.
RobertsDouglas is trying to break the clinch but Kashkin has him pressed against the cage.
RobertsDouglas prevents Kashkin from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris RobertsDouglas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kashkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
RobertsDouglas circles away from the clinch attempt
and RobertsDouglas counters with a two punch combo.
Kashkin darts in trying to clinch
and RobertsDouglas counters with a nice leg kick.
Kashkin blocks a low kick nicely.
RobertsDouglas lands with a nice body punch.
RobertsDouglas lands with a shot to the body.
Kashkin tries to clinch
and RobertsDouglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
RobertsDouglas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kashkin shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kashkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Kashkin fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Kashkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kashkin takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RobertsDouglas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
RobertsDouglas has had enough of the clinch but Kashkin keeps him there for the moment.
RobertsDouglas breaks the clinch.
Kashkin takes one on the button.
RobertsDouglas catches Kashkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
RobertsDouglas throws a shot to the body.
Kashkin clinches.
Kashkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kashkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RobertsDouglas scores with a jab.
Kashkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Kashkin has RobertsDouglas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. RobertsDouglas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kashkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RobertsDouglas has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kashkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. RobertsDouglas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kashkin goes for a takedown attempt but RobertsDouglas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kashkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but RobertsDouglas circles away.
Kashkin closes the distance but RobertsDouglas moves to the side
and RobertsDouglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kashkin closes the distance but RobertsDouglas moves to the side
and RobertsDouglas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kashkin looks to clinch
and RobertsDouglas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Kashkin misses
and RobertsDouglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kashkin has a takedown stuffed.
Kashkin clinches but RobertsDouglas breaks the clinch
and RobertsDouglas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kashkin's knee momentarily.
Kashkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
RobertsDouglas looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on RobertsDouglas's thigh. RobertsDouglas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kashkin trying to control the position from guard on top but RobertsDouglas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kashkin passes RobertsDouglas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kashkin trying to mount his opponent but RobertsDouglas defends it.
Kashkin is working for a kimura but RobertsDouglas is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kashkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. RobertsDouglas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
RobertsDouglas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kashkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kashkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RobertsDouglas pushes Kashkin off and gets back to his feet.
Kashkin wants to clinch
and RobertsDouglas counters with a good, hard body kick but Kashkin shrugs it off.
RobertsDouglas lands a high kick!
Kashkin tries to clinch
and RobertsDouglas counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris RobertsDouglas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think RobertsDouglas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris RobertsDouglas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Van Beest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Starke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Van Beest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Starke!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Beest forces Starke back against the cage and clinches.
Starke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Beest blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Beest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Beest closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Starke to the mat! Starke manages to get full guard.
Van Beest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Beest tries to stand but Starke is controlling from the bottom.
Starke wants to sweep here but Van Beest controlling him for the moment.
Van Beest is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Beest wants to control from the top but Starke keeps moving.
Starke working for a triangle but Van Beest defends it easily.
Starke looking for a guillotine here but Van Beest defends easily.
Van Beest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Beest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starke 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Beest gets to his feet. Starke looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Albert Starke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Beest drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Beest preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Beest trying to control the position from guard on top but Starke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Beest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Beest stopping the sweep attempt from Starke.
Starke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Starke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Van Beest trying to control the position from guard on top but Starke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest 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.
Van Beest takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Beest is rocked!
It looks like Dirk Van Beest has been cut.
Starke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Beest counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Beest throws a series of strikes that have Starke backpedaling.
Starke tries to clinch
and Van Beest counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starke trying to keep a closed guard but Van Beest is proving a slippery customer.
Van Beest working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Beest!
Starke lands a nice shot to the head.
Starke with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Starke jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Beest is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Beest and Starke has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Starke looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest sneaks back into half guard.
Starke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Beest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Beest wants to control but Starke is keeping busy.
Van Beest is trying to get back to full guard.
Starke is looking to stall here but Van Beest recovers full guard.
Van Beest knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starke on the ground.
Starke wants to pass the guard but Van Beest is keeping the position.
Starke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Beest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Van Beest postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four 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.
Starke looking to control.
Starke 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.
Van Beest postures up.
Starke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Beest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Starke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Beest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Beest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Starke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Van Beest dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Beest's cut.
That's time! Van Beest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Beest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Beest showed some decent athleticism there.
Starke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Beest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Beest's back!
Starke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Beest has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Van Beest right now.
Starke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Beest has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Starke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Van Beest tries to roll but Starke sticks to his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starke wants to control but Van Beest is keeping busy.
Van Beest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Van Beest right now.
Starke missing with strikes from the back.
Starke working for a choke but Van Beest is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beest showing good submission defense here.
Van Beest is really stuck here.
Van Beest just trying to survive but Starke is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Starke looking to break Van Beest's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Beest remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Starke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Starke doesn't have the hooks in and Van Beest manages to turn into his guard.
Dirk Van Beest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Beest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Starke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Starke prevents Van Beest from improving his position.
Starke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Beest keeps working.
Van Beest looking for submissions off his back.
Van Beest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Beest is looking for a sweep. Starke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starke wants to free his trapped foot but Van Beest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Van Beest takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest jumps guard.
Van Beest trying to control the position.
Starke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Beest is looking for a triangle but Starke pushes his legs off easily.
Starke drops back looking for a leg! Van Beest is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Beest manages to kick Starke off! Starke jumps back into Van Beest's guard.
Van Beest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Starke won't allow Van Beest to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starke misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Starke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starke tries to roll over but Van Beest keeps him under control.
Van Beest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starke trying to hold on to Van Beest's head to control him but Van Beest postures up.
Van Beest trying to control the pace.
Van Beest missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Starke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Beest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Starke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starke looks to clinch
and Van Beest decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starke's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starke is on top in guard.
Van Beest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starke preventing the sweep.
Starke advances position into side control!
Starke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Starke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Beest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Starke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starke wants to take a breather but Van Beest is having none of it.
Starke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Beest trying to hold on to Starke's head to control him but Starke postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starke seems to be working for a kimura but Van Beest defends the submission attempt.
Van Beest is trying to maintain the position but Starke is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Beest is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Beest gets back to full guard.
Starke advances to half guard.
Starke is looking for a kimura but Van Beest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starke to get the leverage.
Van Beest wants to control but Starke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Beest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Beest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Beest is pulling down on Starke's head. It's preventing any offense from Starke, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Beest is keeping the position for now.
Van Beest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Beest keeping full guard, as Starke tries to pass.
Van Beest 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.
Van Beest keeping moving, preventing Starke from controlling successfully.
Van Beest manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Starke tries to clinch but Van Beest moves away
and Van Beest counters by moving into the clinch.
Starke misses with a knee to the head.
Starke is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Beest has double underhooks.
Starke is trying to break the clinch but Van Beest has him pressed against the cage.
Van Beest manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest gets a clinch.
Van Beest escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starke throws a head kick that misses.
Starke closes the distance but Van Beest moves to the side
and Van Beest counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Starke!
Starke is looking to improve his position but Van Beest isn't that keen on the idea.
Starke tries to hold on but Van Beest postures up.
Starke gets back to half guard.
Starke actively working from the bottom here.
Starke moves into full guard.
Van Beest trying to control but Starke is working from the bottom.
Starke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Beest!
Van Beest is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Beest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Beest tries to roll over but Starke keeps him under control.
Starke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Van Beest wants to improve his position but Starke is controlling well.
Van Beest trying to control but Starke postures up.
Van Beest is staying active underneath Starke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Beest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starke preventing the sweep.
Van Beest keeping moving, preventing Starke from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Van Beest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Beest has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Van Beest!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gipson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klunky McCrunky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCrunky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "I'm Too Sexy". Klunky McCrunky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gipson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klunky McCrunky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCrunky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown scores with a head kick.
McCrunky avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown seems to be stalking McCrunky here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! McCrunky drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gipson Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Kabulla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Kabulla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens takes the fight into the clinch.
Kabulla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Owens stops a takedown attempt from Kabulla.
Kabulla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Owens wants to get back to striking at distance but Kabulla won't allow it.
Kabulla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owens decides to pull guard.
Kabulla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Owens keeping moving, preventing Kabulla from controlling successfully.
Kabulla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Owens's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kabulla lands a nice short elbow.
Kabulla trying to advance position but Owens counters by regaining guard.
Owens has his foot on Kabulla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kabulla works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulla controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kabulla trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulla wants to control but Owens is having none of it.
Owens has control of Kabulla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kabulla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kabulla tries to hold on but Owens pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Owens throws some wild stikes that Kabulla manages to avoid easily.
Kabulla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kabulla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kabulla is controlling Owens's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kabulla is pressing down on Owens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Owens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kabulla's guard.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Kabulla scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Owens's waist but Owens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kabulla off to one side.
Tim Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Kabulla.
Owens tries to clinch but Kabulla moves out of range.
Kabulla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owens circles away.
Owens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kabulla counters with a nice body kick.
Kabulla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Owens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kabulla has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owens working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Owens tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands a nice forearm strike.
Owens stands up and beckons Kabulla to his feet.
Owens rushes Kabulla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Owens is stalling here.
Owens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Owens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kabulla clinches but Owens breaks the clinch
and Owens counters by clinching up.
Owens decides to pull guard.
Owens controls Kabulla momentarily but Kabulla frees himself.
Owens is looking to stand up but Kabulla isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Owens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Owens tries for a takedown but Kabulla manages to get underhooks.
Owens is trying to maintain a safe position but Kabulla gets an underhook and turns Owens into the cage.
Kabulla tries to pull guard but Owens holds him up against the cage and eventually Kabulla drops back down to his feet.
Kabulla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kabulla can't fight it off and eventually Owens manages to take the fight to the floor. Kabulla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Owens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kabulla is trying to keep Owens in close.
Owens stands up from Kabulla's guard - Owens perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kabulla tries to clinch up
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens tries to pull guard but Kabulla holds him up against the cage and eventually Owens drops back down to his feet.
Kabulla works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kabulla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Owens's guard.
Owens wants to sweep here but Kabulla controlling him for the moment.
Kabulla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kabulla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Kabulla is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulla 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.
Kabulla is stalling in the full guard.
Kabullais looking to pass into half guard but Owens pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Owens is in guard.
Kabulla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tim Owens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kabulla, up you get!
Kabulla misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulla looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kabulla counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabulla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Owens is keeping the position for now.
Kabulla landing some decent shots from guard.
Owens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tim Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens throws a head kick that misses
and Kabulla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Owens's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens trying to control the position.
Kabulla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owens is on top in guard.
Owens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kabulla, up you get!
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kabulla counters by moving into the clinch.
Kabulla landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Owens decides to pull guard.
Owens lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kabulla!
Owens looking to secure an arm triangle but Kabulla defends it well.
Owens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kabulla is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Kabulla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kabulla avoids the head kick by Owens.
Kabulla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kabulla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Owens's guard.
Kabulla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Owens, up you get!
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Kabulla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kabulla misses with a head kick.
Owens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Owens with a poor takedown
and Kabulla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kabulla manages to break the clinch.
Kabulla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kabulla controlling the position.
Kabulla advances to full mount.
Kabulla looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulla scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kabulla fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kabulla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Owens tries to lock up and control but Kabulla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Owens tries to reverse the position but Kabulla maintains control.
Kabulla avoids the attempt from Owens to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulla controlling from the full mount.
Owens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kabulla controlling the pace for now.
Kabulla looking to control but Owens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kabulla controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kabulla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Owens is trying to escape the mount.
Kabulla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Owens is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Owens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Kabulla lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Owens hang on?
Owens is looking to get to half guard.
Owens sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Owens gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Kabulla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kabulla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henning Wehland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boots McShoelace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boots McShoelace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
268 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henning Wehland!
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, Boots McShoelace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McShoelace throws a head kick but Wehland moves out of range.
Wehland clinches up with McShoelace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wehland blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wehland.
McShoelace trying to land knees to the body.
Wehland has McShoelace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wehland pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McShoelace tumbling to the mat - Wehland dives into McShoelace's guard.
Wehland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McShoelace is keeping the position for now.
Wehland throws a strike but McShoelace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wehland is on top in guard.
Wehland stands and throws McShoelace's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McShoelace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wehland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McShoelace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wehland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McShoelace is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McShoelace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wehland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McShoelace is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wehland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wehland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McShoelace rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wehland's guard! Nice work there by McShoelace!
Wehland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McShoelace tries to free his leg and advance position but Wehland is retaining full guard.
Wehland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McShoelace has picked Wehland up and slammed him! Wehland can't keep hold of the triangle and McShoelace manages to pass to side control!
Wehland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wehland wants to get back to full guard.
Wehland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McShoelace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McShoelace's back!
McShoelace is in bad spot here.
McShoelace defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Wehland had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McShoelace is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wehland Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McShoelace's back instead.
Wehland is breathing heavily.
Wehland misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wehland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McShoelace has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McShoelace turns into Wehland and is now in his guard.
Wehland wants to sweep but no luck.
Wehland keeping busy on the bottom but McShoelace has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wehland wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Wehland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wehland is looking for a triangle here but McShoelace uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wehland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wehland is working hard here to advance position.
Wehland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McShoelace won't allow Wehland to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henning Wehland 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.
Wehland avoids the head kick by McShoelace.
Henning Wehland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wehland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McShoelace tries to break the clinch but Wehland is controlling the position.
Wehland jumps into guard, dragging McShoelace to the mat.
Wehland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McShoelace is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wehland.
Wehland is looking for a sweep.
Wehland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wehland is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McShoelace pulls his head out easily.
Wehland wants to get back to full guard.
Wehland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McShoelace wants to stand but Wehland is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McShoelace wants to control from the top but Wehland keeps moving.
Wehland working for a triangle but McShoelace defends it easily.
Wehland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McShoelace has picked Wehland up and slammed him! Wehland can't keep hold of the triangle and McShoelace manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wehland is looking for a sweep.
Wehland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wehland gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wehland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McShoelace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wehland is proving hard to escape from.
Wehland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McShoelace has picked Wehland up and slammed him! Wehland can't keep hold of the triangle and McShoelace manages to pass to side control!
Wehland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wehland manages to work his way to half guard, despite McShoelace's best efforts.
Wehland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wehland.
Wehland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McShoelace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wehland working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McShoelace has passed into half guard!
McShoelace wants to pass the guard but Wehland is defending well.
Wehland gets back to full guard.
Wehland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wehland is looking for a triangle here but McShoelace uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McShoelace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McShoelace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wehland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wehland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wehland manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henning Wehland dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Wehland avoids the head kick by McShoelace.
Wehland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McShoelace, pushing him back against the cage.
McShoelace gets underhooks to prevent Wehland's takedown attempt.
McShoelace trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wehland.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wehland.
Wehland can't find room to land a body shot as McShoelace controls the action.
McShoelace blocking some punches.
McShoelace can't break the clinch.
Wehland tries to land a knee to the head but McShoelace blocks with his arms.
McShoelace throws a head punch that misses.
Wehland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wehland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wehland seems to be looking for submissions.
Wehland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McShoelace is just riding it out for now. Wehland eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wehland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McShoelace defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wehland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wehland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wehland wants to pass the guard but McShoelace is defending well.
McShoelace is defending against the submission attempts here by Wehland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wehland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wehland has picked McShoelace up - he's going for a ride! Wehland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wehland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McShoelace is looking to improve his position.
Wehland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wehland is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McShoelace is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wehland wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wehland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McShoelace is on top in guard.
Wehland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McShoelace preventing the sweep.
Wehland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McShoelace looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wehland is on top in guard.
McShoelace can't keep his opponent in guard - Wehland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McShoelace wants to get back to full guard.
McShoelace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wehland scores with a couple of nice shots.
McShoelace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wehland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McShoelace!
Boots McShoelace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wehland goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McShoelace is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henning Wehland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wehland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henning Wehland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlatko Simovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simovic comes to the cage accompanied by Citizen Cope - Let the Drummer Kick. Miyagi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready for war. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlatko Simovic!
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, Shane Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Simovic avoids them all with ease.
Miyagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simovic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miyagi prevents it.
Miyagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyagi has a couple of punches blocked by Simovic.
Miyagi is pressed up against the cage. Simovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyagi down to the mat. Miyagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miyagi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Simovic moves out of range.
Miyagi tries to bum rush Simovic with a series of wild strikes but Simovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyagi pinned against the cage. Miyagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlatko Simovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miyagi has a takedown stuffed.
Simovic shoots in for a takedown but Miyagi shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi gets a takedown into half guard.
Miyagi thows a huge punch but Simovic dodges it nicely.
Miyagi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Miyagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miyagi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simovic punching from the bottom.
Miyagi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Simovic still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Simovic has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Simovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is looking to reverse the position.
Simovic tries to advance to mount but Miyagi denies him.
Miyagi tries to buck Simovic off but Simovic is having none of it.
Miyagi regains half guard.
Miyagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Simovic preventing the sweep.
Simovic trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simovic's guard.
Simovic is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simovic 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.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miyagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miyagi with a nice head shot there.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Simovic is keeping the position.
Miyagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simovic is looking for a triangle but Miyagi pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyagi manages to get himself to full guard.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Simovic from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Miyagi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simovic throws out a powerful jab.
Simovic clinches but Miyagi breaks the clinch
letting Miyagi counter with a right hand.
Miyagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simovic.
Simovic wants to clinch up but Miyagi keeps it at a distance.
Simovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simovic throwing shots but Miyagi is blocking nicely.
Miyagi is in trouble now - Simovic has advanced to mount!
Miyagi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miyagi working to try and regain half guard.
Simovic trying to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miyagi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Simovic wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Simovic is persistently looking for the submission but Miyagi is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Simovic's guard. Nice work there by Miyagi.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Simovic is keeping the position.
Simovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miyagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miyagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Simovic is retaining full guard.
Miyagi stands up over Simovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miyagi is working Simovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Simovic working for a triangle but Miyagi defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi postures up and lands a big shot to Simovic's brow.
Miyagi lands a couple of elbows.
Simovic is trying to keep Miyagi in close.
Miyagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simovic looking to control.
Miyagi is pushing down on Simovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Miyagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miyagi blocks the strikes from Simovic.
Simovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Simovic is defending the position.
Simovic is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi trying to control but Simovic is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Simovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simovic is controlling Miyagi's posture.
Simovic striking off his back.
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Simovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Miyagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Simovic is tightening it up a little... Miyagi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miyagi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miyagi taps out! nice BJJ there by Simovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vlatko Simovic!
Vlatko Simovic retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyedreamof Blackbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscarito Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Snow. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eyedreamof Blackbelt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscarito Campos!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos shoots in for a double leg but Blackbelt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campos.
Campos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blackbelt stops Campos from passing to mount.
Blackbelt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blackbelt is pressing down on Campos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campos thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackbelt is on top in guard.
Blackbelt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackbelt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campos's guard.
Blackbelt slips a nice elbow through Campos's hands, connecting with Campos's forehead.
Blackbelt lands with a punch from half guard.
Blackbelt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campos looking for submissions off his back.
Blackbelt is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blackbelt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campos defends it well.
Campos is trying to get back to full guard.
Campos is pressing down on Blackbelt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blackbelt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Campos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blackbelt off and has taken his back!
Campos working for the choke.
Blackbelt 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.
Campos looks gassed!
Blackbelt breaks Campos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blackbelt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Campos gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackbelt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blackbelt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campos defends it well.
Campos gets back to full guard.
Blackbelt stands and throws Campos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Campos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Campos is in trouble now - Blackbelt has advanced to mount!
Blackbelt is landing with some decent strikes but Campos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Blackbelt working Campos over with strikes here.
Campos is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackbelt has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Blackbelt.
Blackbelt is landing with some decent strikes but Campos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Campos is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackbelt has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Campos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blackbelt has control of Campos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Campos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blackbelt wants to finish this one by submission but Campos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blackbelt.
Campos is looking to improve his position but Blackbelt isn't that keen on the idea.
Blackbelt lands a big elbow - Campos is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Campos is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eyedreamof Blackbelt!
Eyedreamof Blackbelt retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Get Up and Dance by Jan Thomas. Mode comes into a darkened arena with his song building. get up get down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Beast Mode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Thomas!
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, Beast Mode!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Mode misses.
Mode closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.
Mode drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mode jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas trying to control the position.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mode's guard.
Mode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Mode has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mode had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thomas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mode Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thomas's back instead.
Thomas turns into Mode and is now in his guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thomas cracks Mode with a solid left hand.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mode keeps moving.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode has momentary wrist control but Thomas slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mode looks gassed!
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mode regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mode keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas working some strikes from top position.
Thomas is in close to Mode's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas stands up over Mode, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Thomas winds up and cracks Mode with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mode!
Mode in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mode takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mode can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mode is rocked!
Thomas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mode is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Mode looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Thomas.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Thomas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mode is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thomas cracks Mode with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mode sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mode seems to have recovered his senses.
Mode slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mode working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mode had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thomas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mode Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thomas's back instead.
Mode looking for the RNC.
Thomas showing good submission defense here.
Mode is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Mode. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mode's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas.
Thomas lands a couple of elbows.
Mode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas is working Mode over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a nice head shot there.
Mode looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Mode looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Mode looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mode lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Mode maintains control.
Thomas slips a leg in and gets back to half 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 Jan Thomas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mode stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mode should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mode throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Jan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mode is working to get back to half guard.
Thomas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thomas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thomas scoring with strikes but Mode is staying in there.
Mode slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mode actively working from the bottom here.
Mode wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mode has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mode regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Mode lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!
Mode has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mode looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mode looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Mode is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Mode's body position as best he can.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Mode maintains control.
Thomas has given up his back here. Will Mode look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mode looking for the choke from the back.
Mode is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thomas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mode is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Thomas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Thomas for a finish.
Thomas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mode.
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!
Thomas tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thomas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thomas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mode.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mode locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thomas is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beast Mode!
Beast Mode is the new heavyweight champion!
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