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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Corona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Fette's Vette. 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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Corona!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jefferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corona swivels and escapes.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Corona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corona wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Corona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jefferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corona controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corona stops Jefferson from standing up.
Jefferson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jefferson, not yet.
Jefferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Corona has passed into half guard!
Corona not doing much here.
Jefferson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Corona is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corona 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.
Jefferson is looking to improve his position.
Corona lands strikes from half guard.
Corona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corona works his way into side control.
Jefferson is looking for a sweep.
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson tries to bench press Corona off him but Corona keeps the position.
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jefferson trying to remain calm as Corona controls from the top position.
Jefferson is looking to regain half guard here but Corona keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corona working the ground and pound.
Corona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Corona.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Corona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jefferson is trying to improve his position.
Corona working the head and body with strikes.
Corona is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corona might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jefferson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Corona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jefferson with a poor takedown
and Corona counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Corona.
Corona trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jefferson working for a triangle but Corona defends it easily.
Corona wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Corona scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jefferson being controlled here, momentarily.
Corona wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corona advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to reverse the position.
Corona stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Corona circles away easily
and Corona counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jose Corona has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corona stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corona has a closed guard, preventing Jefferson from standing up.
Corona can't keep his opponent in guard - Jefferson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Corona trying to control from the bottom.
Jefferson moves into full mount! Corona won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working for a guillotine from mount but Corona is in no mood to give up.
Jefferson unloading with bombs!
Jefferson has hold of Corona's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Corona manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jefferson lands with some strikes.
Corona working to try and regain half guard.
Jefferson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Corona can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Corona tries to hold on but Jefferson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson misses with a head shot.
Jefferson punching from mount but Corona doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Corona is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corona tries to lock up and control but Jefferson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corona can't escape the position.
Jefferson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Jefferson but it's paid off an Corona is forced to tap! Nice work by Jefferson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffy Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Kruschev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruschev comes into the arena with Shout at the Devil by Motley Crue blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksei Kruschev!
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, Daryl Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kruschev gets to his feet. Abbott looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abbott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev avoids a kick to the body.
Abbott rushes Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev wants to get back to striking at distance but Abbott won't allow it.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Abbott.
Abbott misses with the head strike.
Abbott with a knee to the head.
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abbott is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kruschev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch but Kruschev keeps him there for the moment.
Abbott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kruschev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abbott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruschev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Abbott.
Kruschev wants to get up but he can't break Abbott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kruschev stands up from Abbott's guard - Kruschev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Kruschev stalling.
Abbott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch but Kruschev keeps him there for the moment.
Abbott landing knees to the body.
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev pushes Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruschev is keeping busy.
Kruschev lands with a light punch inside.
Abbott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruschev is looking to break free of the clinch but Abbott has double underhooks.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Abbott gets the takedown into side control.
Abbott looks gassed!
Kruschev sneaks out the side door and pushes Abbott away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Abbott with a poor takedown
and Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Kruschev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abbott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Abbott.
Abbott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kruschev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kruschev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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!
Abbott tries for a takedown but Kruschev circles away easily
and Kruschev counters with a one-two to the body.
Abbott fails with the takedown
and Kruschev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abbott won't be happy with that.
Abbott stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Abbott is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruschev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abbott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev wanted to stand there but Abbott had control of the position.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet but Kruschev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruschev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Abbott is proving hard to escape from.
Kruschev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abbott, up you get!
Kruschev has managed to clinch.
Abbott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruschev prevents it.
Kruschev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Kruschev stalling.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Kruschev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kruschev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abbott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kruschev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbotts head.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to pull guard but Kruschev holds him up against the cage and eventually Abbott drops back down to his feet.
Abbott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruschev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kruschev gets through Abbott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Kruschev avoiding damage as Abbott throws knees to the body.
Kruschev looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown. Abbott fights it but they end up in guard.
Kruschev stands up and waves to Abbott to follow him.
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abbott tries to keep at a distance but Kruschev has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Kruschev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kruschev has Abbott up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruschev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kruschev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott wants to break free but Kruschev has control.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Abbott shoots and misses
and Kruschev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abbott's guard.
Kruschev stands up and waves to Abbott to follow him.
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott is trying to break the clinch but Kruschev has him pressed against the cage.
Abbott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abbott is breathing heavily.
Abbott blocking some punches.
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kruschev stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott misses with a takedown
so Kruschev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Abbott is working an open guard so Kruschev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruschev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abbott lands an elbow that stopped Kruschev in his tracks for a moment.
Abbott wants to stall.
Abbott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kruschev is refusing to be controlled, as Abbott sits in half guard.
Abbott seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Abbott stands up and beckons Kruschev to join him on the feet.
Abbott is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kruschev counters with a three punch combo that has Abbott backing up. Abbott nods at Kruschev to acknowledge the strikes.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Abbott.
Abbott fails with the takedown
and Kruschev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abbott's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev stands up from Abbott's guard - Kruschev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abbott shoots and misses
and Kruschev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kruschev.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott is pressed up against the cage. Kruschev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abbott down to the mat. Abbott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt - Kruschev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abbott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruschev counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruschev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kruschev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kruschev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev stands up from mount. Strange move.
Abbott wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
and Kruschev counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Abbott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kruschev tries to stall but Abbott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott stops a takedown attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown. Abbott fights it but they end up in guard.
Abbott has his foot on Kruschev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruschev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kruschev preventing the sweep.
Kruschev gets to his feet. Abbott looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abbott with a poor takedown
and Kruschev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aleksei Kruschev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Kruschev wants to stand up but Abbott has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kruschev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev instigates a clinch.
Kruschev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abbott smiles and moves away.
Abbott looks for a takedown but Kruschev sprawls well.
Abbott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kruschev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kruschev stands up and waves to Abbott to follow him.
Abbott darts in trying to clinch
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksei Kruschev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruschev has closed the distance and engaged Abbott in a clinch.
Abbott jumps guard but Kruschev stands there with Abbott around his waist. Abbott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Abbott throws a lazy body kick
and Kruschev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruschev.
Kruschev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abbott, up you get!
Abbott with a lazy takedown attempt
so Kruschev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kruschev stands and steps away. Abbott gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kruschev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abbott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abbott with a poor takedown
and Kruschev counters with a takedown into side control.
Aleksei Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Abbott.
Kruschev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Abbott to his feet.
Aleksei Kruschev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruschev lands in his opponent's guard.
Kruschev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott looking to control.
Abbott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruschev stands up and waves to Abbott to follow him.
Kruschev has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Abbott.
Abbott breaks from the clinch.
Daryl Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abbott wants to stall.
Abbott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kruschev just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Abbott regains guard immediately.
Kruschev wanted to stand there but Abbott had control of the position.
Abbott has his feet on Kruschev's thighs here. He's pushed Kruschev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kruschev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daryl Abbott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Barmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is UGK/ Saigon - We Gon' Ride. Barmus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never Scared. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Barmus!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barmus slips under a jab from Spoakin.
Barmus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spoakin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Barmus is looking to clinch.
Spoakin lands a head shot.
Barmus doesn't manage to clinch there - Spoakin circles away.
Spoakin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles Barmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Spoakin as Barmus shoots in.
Barmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spoakin keeps the fight on the outside.
Barmus wants to clinch.
Spoakin misses with a straight right.
Barmus is looking to clinch but Spoakin is avoiding it.
Barmus tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Spoakin.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Barmus fails with a takedown attempt.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barmus throws a head kick but Spoakin moves out of range.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Barmus tries to clinch but Spoakin is having none of it.
Barmus looks for a takedown but Spoakin sprawls well.
Eulogy Spoakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Barmus.
Barmus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spoakin but Spoakin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Barmus tries to close the distance and clinch but Spoakin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spoakin slips under a jab.
Barmus shoots in but no luck this time.
Barmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spoakin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spoakin stuffs the takedown attempt from Barmus. Barmus gets slowly back to his feet.
Barmus looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Spoakin.
Spoakin lunges at Barmus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barmus's hand.
Barmus is looking to clinch.
Spoakin throws a jab when Barmus was well out of range.
Spoakin lands a with a good body shot.
Barmus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spoakin misses.
Barmus tries to clinch but Spoakin is having none of it.
Barmus moves out of range as Spoakin strikes.
Barmus moves out of range of the strikes.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barmus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spoakin is fending him off so far but Barmus persists. Nope, Spoakin circles away and we're back to standing.
Barmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barmus swinging wilding here.
Nice sprawl there from Spoakin as Barmus shoots in.
Barmus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spoakin finds it's way round the side to connect with Barmus's head.
Barmus moves in looking to clinch but Spoakin pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Barmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin keeps the fight on the outside.
Spoakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spoakin keeps the fight on the outside.
Barmus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spoakin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spoakin lands with an uppercut that bounces Barmus off the cage and back into rage.
Spoakin throws a poor cross that misses
and Barmus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barmus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spoakin tries to break the clinch but Barmus is controlling the position.
Spoakin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barmus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barmus missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barmus misses with a knee to the head.
Spoakin manages to break the clinch.
Spoakin moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Barmus goes down! Can Spoakin finish him!?
Barmus is rocked!
It looks like Charles Barmus has been cut.
Spoakin postures up and lands a big shot to Barmus's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Barmus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barmus fails with the takedown.
Barmus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barmus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spoakin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Spoakin.
Barmus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spoakin's waist but Spoakin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barmus off to one side.
Barmus pushes Spoakin away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barmus shoots in and bounces Spoakin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spoakin has an active guard here but Barmus has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barmus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Barmus is thwarting Spoakin's attempts to control the position.
Barmus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spoakin's head.
Barmus is trying to control the action in half guard but Spoakin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barmus wants to stand up but Spoakin is controlling the position.
Barmus is breathing heavily.
Spoakin wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Barmus defending well as Spoakin loads up on a big left hand.
Barmus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barmus doesn't manage to clinch there - Spoakin circles away.
Barmus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Barmus as he checks the leg kick.
Barmus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barmus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spoakin as he avoids it easily.
Eulogy Spoakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Barmus.
Spoakin throws a hook to the side of Barmus's head but Barmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eulogy Spoakin is winning the standup battle so far.
Barmus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barmus moves in looking to clinch but Spoakin pushes him off.
Barmus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice jab there from Spoakin.
Charles Barmus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Spoakin there.
Barmus slips under a jab from Spoakin.
Barmus looks for a takedown but Spoakin sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Barmus.
Barmus is looking to clinch.
Barmus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Spoakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barmus shoots in but no luck this time.
Spoakin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barmus tries to avoid it but Spoakin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barmus to the ground. Barmus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barmus wants to clinch.
Barmus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spoakin as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barmus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spoakin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spoakin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barmus moves away.
Barmus is looking to clinch but Spoakin is avoiding it.
Barmus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spoakin tries to roll over but Barmus keeps him under control.
Barmus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spoakin landing small, sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Barmus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles Barmus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spoakin stuffs the takedown attempt from Barmus. Barmus gets slowly back to his feet.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Barmus wants to clinch.
Barmus is looking to clinch but Spoakin is avoiding it.
Barmus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spoakin swivels and escapes.
Spoakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barmus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eulogy Spoakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Barmus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spoakin throws a hook but Barmus avoids it easily.
Barmus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barmus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spoakin circles away.
Spoakin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barmus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barmus wants to clinch.
Barmus tries to clinch up but Spoakin circles away and keeps his distance.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Spoakin misses with a hook. Barmus ducked under it nicely.
Spoakin just misses with a punch to the body.
Spoakin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spoakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barmus staying out of range there.
Spoakin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barmus. Barmus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spoakin.
Barmus defending well as Spoakin loads up on a big left hand.
Barmus throws a series of punches but Spoakin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spoakin lands with a cross.
Barmus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spoakin but Spoakin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barmus tries to clinch up.
Barmus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spoakin circles away.
Barmus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barmus walks into a jab.
Spoakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barmus tries to clinch up but Spoakin circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barmus blocks a jab.
Spoakin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barmus pinned against the cage. Barmus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barmus tries to clinch up but Spoakin circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barmus has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Barmus.
Barmus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spoakin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spoakin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barmus tries to clinch up but Spoakin circles away and keeps his distance.
Spoakin lands a nice shot to the body.
Spoakin with a hook.
Spoakin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barmus can do to turn this around?
Spoakin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barmus manages to avoid it.
Barmus doesn't manage to clinch there - Spoakin circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Spoakin as Barmus shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Spoakin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spoakin.
Barmus tries to clinch but Spoakin moves out of range.
Barmus is looking to clinch but Spoakin is avoiding it.
Spoakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barmus throws a right hand that Spoakin ducks under and follows up with a left that Spoakin also avoids with ease.
Spoakin swats away the attempt to clinch by Barmus.
Barmus wants to clinch up but Spoakin keeps it at a distance.
Barmus shoots for a takedown but Spoakin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barmus throws a sloppy head kick and Spoakin moves out of range easily.
Barmus gets the takedown into side control.
Spoakin gets back to half guard.
Barmus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eulogy Spoakin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spoakin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eulogy Spoakin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Payne!
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, Alejandro Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Payne does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Payne shoots in.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Payne is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez blocks the strikes from Payne.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sanchez cracks Payne with a big right hand but Payne just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne taking a bit of punishment here - Sanchez scoring with strikes.
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Payne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Payne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Sanchez landing strikes.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Payne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Payne is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez lands a nice forearm strike.
Payne is trying to buck Sanchez off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanchez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanchez is working Payne over with some ground and pound from side control.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Payne manages to get back to half guard.
Payne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanchez.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez throwing shots but Payne is blocking nicely.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Payne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Payne is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanchez to get the leverage.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Payne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payne wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Payne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanchez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Payne tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sanchez 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.
Payne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Payne misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Payne didn't expect that.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Payne is in trouble now - Sanchez has advanced to mount!
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez tries to control but Payne wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sanchez tries to control but Payne wriggling away.
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Payne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Payne!
Payne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Payne postures up.
Payne stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Alejandro Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Payne's guard.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanchez working the body and head with strikes.
Sanchez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payne some visible discomfort.
Payne taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payne keeps working.
Sanchez lands a few punches from side control.
Payne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Payne is rocked!
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Payne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Payne!
Sanchez looking to finish Payne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Payne!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Payne from getting the reversal.
Payne takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanchez cracks Payne with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sanchez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Payne in real trouble here! The ref calls for Payne to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Flintlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Deftones - Change. Flintlock has chosen Undead by Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene Flintlock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flintlock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flintlock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flintlock controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Flintlock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flintlock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flintlock keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller 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.
Flintlock wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
Flintlock trying to control here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Flintlock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Flintlock finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Flintlock moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Flintlock looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Flintlock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flintlock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Flintlock which made him look bad.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Flintlock.
Flintlock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michael Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flintlock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flintlock tries to improve position but can't.
Flintlock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flintlock tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Flintlock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Flintlock looks gassed!
Miller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Miller wants to improve his position but Flintlock is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Flintlock tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Flintlock 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.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Flintlock pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Flintlock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flintlock manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Flintlock's guard.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flintlock!
Miller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Miller working for a guillotine from mount but Flintlock is in no mood to give up.
Miller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling from mount.
Flintlock is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flintlock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller is working for a guillotine from mount but Flintlock frees his head quite easily.
Flintlock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flintlock is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Flintlock tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Flintlock looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Miller 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.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flintlock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flintlock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Flintlock tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Flintlock passes Miller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flintlock is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flintlock seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock is looking for a kimura but Miller is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flintlock to get the leverage.
Miller looking for submissions off his back.
Flintlock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flintlock is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Michael Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flintlock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flintlock is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Flintlock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Flintlock.
Flintlock is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Flintlock is working for a guillotine from mount but Miller frees his head quite easily.
Flintlock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller is trying to escape the mount.
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Flintlock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Miller is now in Flintlock's guard. A big mistake from Flintlock there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintlock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller 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.
Miller stands and throws Flintlock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flintlock!
Miller wants to control the pace but Flintlock is squirming around nicely.
Flintlock tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Flintlock tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flintlock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller moves to take his opponent's back.
Flintlock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flintlock actively working from the bottom here.
Flintlock wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Flintlock wants to get back to full guard.
Flintlock trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Flintlock trying to get back to full guard but Miller takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flintlock counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Flintlock circles away easily
and Flintlock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flintlock connects with the punch.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flintlock!
Flintlock is trying desperately to improve position.
Flintlock wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Flintlock is trying to escape the mount.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintlock regains half guard.
Flintlock is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flintlock is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Flintlock has left one of his arms exposed and Miller doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Flintlock screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Miller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between World B Free (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Emo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Free comes to the cage accompanied by BJ Penn Theme. Emo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brotha Lynch Hung & MC Eiht - You Don't Know Who I Know kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Donnie Emo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, World B Free!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Emo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emo slips a straight right by Free.
Free misses with a hook.
Emo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Free has a hand on Emo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Emo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Emo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Emo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donnie Emo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Dudu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudu has chosen Moby - Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad as his entrance music. Eduardo Dudu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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161 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timo Luikku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Dudu!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luikku avoids the body shot from Dudu.
Luikku instigates a clinch.
Dudu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luikku blocks it with crossed arms.
Dudu stalling the fight.
Luikku scores with a shoulder strike.
Luikku lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luikku misses with the head strike.
Luikku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudu's elbow.
Dudu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudu lands a nice uppercut.
Dudu wants to stall.
Dudu tries to land a knee to the head but Luikku blocks with his arms.
Dudu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luikku gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dudu regains guard.
Luikku trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luikku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudu is keeping the position for now.
Luikku wants to control from the top but Dudu keeps moving.
Dudu is looking for a triangle but Luikku pushes his legs off easily.
Luikku stopping the sweep attempt from Dudu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dudu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luikku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luikku manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luikku looking to pass the guard.
Dudu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudu is looking for a triangle but Luikku pushes his legs off easily.
Luikku trying to control but Dudu is working from the bottom.
Luikku landing some decent shots from guard.
Luikku trying to control but Dudu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dudu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luikku's guard.
Luikku looking to control.
Luikku wants to sweep but no luck.
Luikku working for a triangle but Dudu defends it easily.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
Dudu drops back looking for a leg! Luikku is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luikku manages to kick Dudu off! Dudu jumps back into Luikku's guard.
Dudu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dudu throwing strikes but missing.
Dudu stands and throws Luikku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luikku is looking to regain half guard here but Dudu keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Luikku takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Luikku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikku regains half guard.
Luikku trying to control from the bottom.
Dudu seems to be working for a kimura but Luikku defends the submission attempt.
Luikku is trying to get back to full guard.
Luikku is positioning himself well to prevent Dudu advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudu wants to take a breather but Luikku is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudu seems to be looking for submissions.
Dudu trying to mount his opponent but Luikku defends it.
Luikku is trying to control but can't.
Luikku is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dudu pulls his head out easily.
Luikku tries to roll over but Dudu keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Dudu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudu throws a lazy right hand but Luikku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luikku clinches up against the cage.
Dudu is trying to stall.
Luikku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dudu trying to stall but Luikku improves his position.
Luikku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Dudu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dudu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luikku scores a takedown into full mount!
Luikku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dudu tries to reverse the position but Luikku maintains control.
Luikku is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dudu regains half guard.
Dudu moves into full guard.
Luikku wants to pass the guard but Dudu is keeping the position.
Luikku stopping the sweep attempt from Dudu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku wants to control from the top but Dudu keeps moving.
Luikku is looking to advance position but Dudu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dudu forces the positional change into back control.
Dudu has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Luikku! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dudu gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eduardo Dudu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdoch comes to the cage accompanied by bone cracker. Law comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Halo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mickey Murdoch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Murdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Law!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdoch.
Law misses the jab.
Murdoch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mickey Murdoch has been cut.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Murdoch moves out of range easily.
Law throws a leg kick that misses.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law lands with a nice body punch.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Law throws a right hand that misses
and Murdoch counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Law is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Murdoch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdoch counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Law misses with a combination
and Murdoch counters with a big head kick but Law shrugs it off.
Murdoch shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
Murdoch tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdoch looks to land a combination. Law sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the body from Law misses
and Murdoch counters with a big head kick but Law shrugs it off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdoch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Murdoch has him pressed against the cage.
Murdoch lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Murdoch keeps control of Law as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murdoch prevents Law from breaking the clinch.
Law is trying to break free.
Murdoch just leaning against Law, taking a breather.
Murdoch lands a knee to the body.
Murdoch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Murdoch.
Law is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdoch lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch misses with an elbow strike.
Murdoch lands an elbow just above Law 's eye.
Murdoch tries to land a knee to the head but Law blocks with his arms.
Murdoch is breathing heavily.
Law breaks from the clinch.
Murdoch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnny Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law scores with a one two! Murdoch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Law connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdoch tries a head kick but it misses.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch counters with a head kick. That will keep Law thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Murdoch avoids the head kick by Law.
Law scores with a three punch combo!
Law throws a combination that misses
and Murdoch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Law.
Law throws a series of punches but Murdoch avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdoch counters with a straight right hand.
Law throws a solid leg kick but Murdoch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Law.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Murdoch counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdoch fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdoch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Law misses
and Murdoch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdoch counters with a two punch combo.
Murdoch tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Murdoch thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murdoch shoots for a double leg takedown but Law sprawls well. He's pushed Murdoch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murdoch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murdoch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murdoch is pressing down on Law's thigh, looking to free his foot. Law is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
Law keeping moving, preventing Murdoch from controlling successfully.
Murdoch stands and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Check out the look on Murdoch's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murdoch scoring with punches and elbows.
Murdoch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murdoch working away.
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 Mickey Murdoch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mickey Murdoch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murdoch lands with a slapping head kick.
Good shot there by Law.
Nice straight punches there by Law. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Law.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Murdoch shoots in.
Law throws a head kick that misses
and Murdoch counters with a nice uppercut.
Law misses with a double jab
and Murdoch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Law throws a sloppy head kick
and Murdoch counters with a good, hard body kick but Law shrugs it off.
Murdoch misses with a few strikes there.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch counters with a left to the body.
Law is breathing heavily.
Murdoch swinging wilding here.
Murdoch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
Murdoch misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Murdoch.
Law throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnny Law seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdoch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdoch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Murdoch scores with a jab.
Law throws a head kick that misses
and Murdoch counters with a one-two to the body.
Murdoch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Law pinned against the cage. Law gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murdoch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Murdoch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Law - just one landing.
Murdoch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters circling a little - Murdoch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law throws a leg kick
and Murdoch counters with a good low kick that Law was not able to check.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Murdoch counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murdoch.
Mickey Murdoch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law misses with a right hand
and Murdoch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdoch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Murdoch counters with a series of strikes. Law will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murdoch scores with a head kick.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdoch counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdoch counters with a series of strikes. Law will be more careful next time no doubt.
Law misses with a double jab
and Murdoch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murdoch throws a head kick that half lands.
Law throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murdoch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murdoch.
Murdoch looking to slow down the pace here.
Murdoch lands an elbow inside that Law shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch misses with an elbow strike.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Murdoch has him pressed against the cage.
Murdoch tries to stall but Law uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murdoch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Law breaks the clinch.
Murdoch tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law misses with a body kick.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Law misses.
Murdoch shoots in and drives through. Law sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Murdoch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law looks to land a combination. Murdoch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Law.
Murdoch misses with a double jab
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdoch wants to slow Law down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Law does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Law.
Law lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murdoch is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Law knocks Murdoch out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Law!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Haven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HELLUVA LIFE. Cameron Haven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Haven!
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, Marcello Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Sosa! Oh, that's hurt him - Haven falls to the canvas and Sosa follows him into side control.
Sosa staying calm.
Sosa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Haven slips a straight right by Sosa.
Haven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sosa works Haven's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Sosa.
Haven shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Haven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haven walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa gets caught flat footed, as Haven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sosa pulls Haven in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Haven from controlling successfully.
Haven is fighting to break Sosa's control of his arms but Sosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Sosa pulls Haven in close to his closed guard and prevents Haven from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa working a defensive guard here.
Haven throwing strikes but missing.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Haven from controlling successfully.
Sosa is pulling down on Haven's head to control his posture.
Haven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sosa wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa misses with a straight right.
Sosa misses with a wild combination.
Marcello Sosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haven fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcello Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haven.
Haven looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sosa!
Haven landing strikes from the mount and Sosa is in trouble!
Sosa tries to reverse the position but Haven maintains control.
Sosa tries to lock up and control but Haven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sosa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haven is breathing heavily.
Sosa tries to hold on but Haven pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haven is working for a guillotine from mount but Sosa frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa 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.
Haven shoots in for a double leg but Sosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sosa scores with the left hand. Haven knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Haven.
Sosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sosa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haven shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Sosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haven doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa lands with an overhand left.
Haven is rocked!
Sosa scores with a one two! Haven had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Haven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
Haven seems to have got his legs back now.
Haven avoids the body shot from Sosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Haven on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Haven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Haven with that takedown attempt.
Haven defending well as Sosa loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Haven on that attempt.
Sosa throws a series of punches but Haven moves out of range.
Haven shoots in and drives through. Sosa sprawls well.
Sosa misses with a two punch combination.
Haven fails with a takedown attempt.
A choreographed right hand from Sosa misses the target.
Sosa gets caught flat footed, as Haven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haven is controlling him.
Sosa pulls Haven in close to prevent any damage.
Haven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Haven trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa trying to control the position.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haven tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa pulls Haven in to control the position.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Haven from controlling successfully.
Haven preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sosa misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcello Sosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sosa looks to land a right hand but Haven moved out of range.
Haven slips a straight right by Sosa.
Haven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haven fails with a takedown attempt.
Sosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haven's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haven takes one on the button.
Haven looks for a takedown but Sosa sprawls well.
Sosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haven in his tracks.
Sosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haven fails with a takedown attempt.
Cameron Haven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haven shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haven fails to land the takedown.
Haven tries for a takedown but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sosa looks to land a combination but Haven avoids it well.
Sosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Haven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sosa throws a left that rocks Haven and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sosa dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Haven regain composure!
Haven is letting Sosa control him for a moment.
Sosa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Haven to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa drops Haven with a nice combination! Sosa dives into Haven's guard, looking to finish!
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haven is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Haven moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Sosa.
Sosa throws the left hand but Haven avoids the punch easily.
Haven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sosa.
Haven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haven tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Haven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Haven. Haven gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Sosa finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a hook but Haven avoids it easily.
Sosa throws a jab when Haven was well out of range.
Sosa throws out a powerful jab.
Haven misses with a takedown attempt - Sosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haven shoots in and bounces Sosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Haven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haven wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Sosa seems keen to control Haven's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa 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.
Haven trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sosa kicks Haven off and gets to his feet.
Sosa throws a body punch but Haven moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa really 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.
Haven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Haven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haven looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Haven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Sosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sosa stuffs the takedown.
Sosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haven's head backwards.
Sosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sosa throws an overhand right that lands on Haven's shoulder, as Haven tries to avoid the shot.
Sosa drops Haven with a nice combination! Sosa dives into Haven's guard, looking to finish!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sosa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Haven to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haven shoots in for a double leg but Sosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sosa throws a hook but Haven avoids it easily.
Sosa misses with the combination.
Haven fails with a takedown attempt.
Haven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Haven. Haven gets slowly back to his feet.
Haven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sosa.
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Haven. Haven gets slowly back to his feet.
Haven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sosa misses with a two punch combination.
Haven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Sosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haven manages to avoid it.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Haven looks for a takedown but Sosa sprawls well.
Sosa lands an overhand right.
Haven has a takedown stuffed.
Sosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haven.
Sosa throws a shot from downtown. Haven moves away and avoids it.
Haven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haven will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haven.
Haven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sosa lands a slapping body shot.
Haven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haven moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haven.
Haven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Haven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haven closes the distance and clinches up with Sosa, looking for a takedown. Haven pushes Sosa against the cage but Sosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sosa fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Haven on that attempt.
Haven moves out of range as Sosa strikes.
Sosa misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcello Sosa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Haven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sosa circles away.
Haven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haven gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sosa.
Haven shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense.
Haven shoots in and bounces Sosa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sosa wants to stand but Haven is controlling the position.
Sosa has Haven pulled in close to control his posture.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Haven from controlling successfully.
Sosa is looking to stand up but Haven isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Haven tries to pass.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sosa holds on and takes a little breather.
Sosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haven fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Haven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sosa lands a jab to Haven's midsection.
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.
No luck for Haven with that takedown attempt.
Sosa lands with a hook. Haven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sosa misses with a body shot.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa misses with a hook. Haven ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haven.
No luck for Haven with that takedown attempt.
Sosa loads up on a big right hand but Haven slips the punch.
Sosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa throws a looping overhand right but Haven ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Haven is looking for a kimura here.
Haven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is not content to let Haven control the position.
Haven working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sosa's thigh. Sosa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sosa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sosa!
Sosa staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcello Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trinity Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Rooster. Pleaser has chosen Fatboy Slim - Praise You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Trinity Hill had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Trinity Hill!
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, Richard Pleaser!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleaser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Pleaser throws a low kick but Hill avoids it.
Hill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleaser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hill checks a leg kick.
Pleaser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill checks the leg kick.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hill as he jumps to the side.
Pleaser doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Pleaser.
Pleaser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pleaser tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill 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.
Hill pulls Pleaser in close to prevent any damage.
Pleaser would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pleaser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleaser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pleaser drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pleaser has Hill in his guard.
Hill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pleaser Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hill's back instead.
Hill controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet but Pleaser has full control of the position and if anything, Hill has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pleaser is trying to control but Hill is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
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.
Pleaser wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pleaser.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleaser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hill has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hill!
Pleaser working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trinity Hill dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pleaser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pleaser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pleaser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill misses with a low kick.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pleaser tries to clinch up but Hill circles away and keeps his distance.
Pleaser closes the distance and clinches up with Hill, looking for a takedown. Pleaser pushes Hill against the cage but Hill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pleaser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pleaser off to one side.
Trinity Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Pleaser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleaser wants to clinch.
Pleaser misses with a hook
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pleaser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pleaser is rocked!
Hill shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Pleaser takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hill sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Pleaser bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trinity Hill!
Trinity Hill retains his bantamweight title!
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