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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tino Oac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewald Moosburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moosburger has chosen Armin van Buuren feat. Jacqueline Govaert - Never Say Never as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tino Oac!
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, Ewald Moosburger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moosburger lands with a nice body kick.
Oac has Moosburger up against the cage in a clinch.
Oac prevents Moosburger from breaking the clinch.
Oac digs a right hand underneath Moosburger's ribcage. Moosburger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moosburger breaks from the clinch.
Moosburger just misses with a punch to the body.
Moosburger tries to land a front kick but Oac steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oac moves into the clinch.
Moosburger is looking to break free of the clinch but Oac has double underhooks.
Oac lands a nice uppercut.
Oac lands with a left to the head.
Oac just leaning against Moosburger, taking a breather.
Moosburger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moosburger wants to get back to striking at distance but Oac won't allow it.
Oac works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moosburger has had enough of the clinch but Oac keeps him there for the moment.
Oac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oac prevents Moosburger from breaking the clinch.
Moosburger is trying to break the clinch but Oac has him pressed against the cage.
Moosburger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oac stalling in the clinch.
Moosburger manages to break the clinch.
Oac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oac gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moosburger trying to hold on to Oac's head to control him but Oac postures up.
Moosburger is trying is best to control the position here.
Oac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oac uses his free foot to push down on Moosburger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moosburger.
Oac with a couple of short strikes.
Oac working Moosburger over with strikes here.
Moosburger is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Oac.
Moosburger looks gassed!
Moosburger tries to hold on but Oac postures up.
Moosburger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oac tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moosburger is in a horrible position here. Oac smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moosburger is rocked!
Oac with good strikes from the mount here!
Moosburger is still in real trouble! Can Oac finish him?
Oac postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Moosburger bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Oac and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Oac!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Martigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Thunderkiss 65 by White Zombie. Thor Martigan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Martigan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martigan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martigan but Martigan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez scores with a takedown into Martigan's guard.
Martigan is working an open guard so Hernandez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martigan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rain Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernandez clinches.
Hernandez manages to break the clinch.
Hernandez clinches up with Martigan and pushes him back against the cage.
Martigan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but Martigan shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martigan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martigan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
Martigan misses with a straight right.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Martigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Martigan keeps it at a distance.
Martigan dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Martigan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martigan blocks the body kick.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Hernandez 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.
Martigan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Martigan in a clinch.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Martigan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martigan throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martigan is rocked!
Hernandez has Martigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Martigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hernandez has his feet on Martigan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hernandez dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Martigan has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rain Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micky Success (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Palownski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Palownski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micky Success!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Palownski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Success takes the fight into the clinch.
Palownski is trying to stall.
Success gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Palownski regains guard.
Palownski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palownski keeping full guard, as Success tries to pass.
Success passes Palownski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palownski actively working from the bottom here.
Palownski tries to roll over but Success keeps him under control.
Success moves nicely into side control.
Success working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palownski sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Success is working for a kimura but Palownski is defending it quite comfortably.
Success wants to work for an arm triangle but Palownski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Success seems to be working for a kimura but Palownski defends the submission attempt.
Success is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Palownski is just riding it out for now. Success eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palownski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palownski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palownski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Success is one step ahead there.
Palownski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Success drops back looking for a leg! Palownski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palownski manages to kick Success off! Success jumps back into Palownski's guard.
Success thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Success is breathing heavily.
Success drops back looking for a leg! Palownski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palownski manages to kick Success off! Success jumps back into Palownski's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Success clinches up against the cage.
Palownski fails to pull guard.
Palownski tries to pull guard but Success won't allow it.
Success has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Palownski regains guard immediately.
Success drops back looking for a leg! Palownski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palownski manages to kick Success off! Success jumps back into Palownski's guard.
Palownski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Success is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Success is sitting in close to Palownski's body. Palownski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Success is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Success is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Palownski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrew Palownski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduard Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sid Vicious!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hammer can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Vicious and Hammer drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Vicious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Vicious!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olli Dittrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gipson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olli Dittrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gipson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dittrich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dittrich throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Dittrich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Dittrich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dittrich keeps the fight on the outside.
Dittrich drops Brown with a nice combination! Dittrich dives into Brown's guard, looking to finish!
Brown is rocked!
It looks like Gipson Brown has been cut.
Brown controls Dittrich momentarily but Dittrich frees himself.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Dittrich finish him?
Dittrich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dittrich trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown 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.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown managing to control the position.
Dittrich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Dittrich from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to strike off his back.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
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.
Dittrich tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Dittrich tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Dittrich taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dittrich wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown misses with a head shot.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dittrich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dittrich tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dittrich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dittrich is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dittrich wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Dittrich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dittrich is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling his opponent.
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 Olli Dittrich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gipson Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dittrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dittrich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown slips under a jab from Dittrich.
Dittrich throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Dittrich misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Dittrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dittrich cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dittrich motions for Brown to come forward. Dittrich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown slips under a jab.
Dittrich misses with a two punch combination.
Dittrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olli Dittrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dittrich throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Olli Dittrich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown looks to land a combination. Dittrich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dittrich misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dittrich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown has Dittrich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dittrich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dittrich wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dittrich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dittrich has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dittrich blocks with his arms.
Dittrich is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Dittrich manages to break the clinch.
Dittrich misses with a double jab
and Brown moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Dittrich from breaking the clinch.
Dittrich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dittrich wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Dittrich wants to break free but Brown has control.
Dittrich tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dittrich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown prevents Dittrich from breaking the clinch.
Dittrich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dittrich blocks with his arms.
Dittrich breaks the clinch.
Dittrich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Dittrich does no damage.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A choreographed right hand from Dittrich misses the target.
Brown rushes Dittrich and presses him up against the cage.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dittrich wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dittrich has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brown keeps control of Dittrich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dittrich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown keeps control of Dittrich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dittrich blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dittrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olli Dittrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gipson Brown.
Dittrich wants to break free but Brown has control.
Dittrich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dittrich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dittrich can't break the clinch.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Dittrich is blocking nicely.
Brown tries to stall but Dittrich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dittrich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dittrich blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dittrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown tries to clinch up but Dittrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Dittrich misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dittrich thinking.
Dittrich throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Dittrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dittrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gipson Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gipson Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dittrich misses with a double jab
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dittrich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Dittrich misses.
Dittrich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Dittrich misses
and Brown counters with a good, hard body kick but Dittrich shrugs it off.
Brown tries to clinch but Dittrich is having none of it.
Gipson Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dittrich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown counters by clinching up.
Brown keeps control of Dittrich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dittrich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dittrich breaks from the clinch.
Dittrich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Dittrich moves out of range.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dittrich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dittrich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dittrich tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Dittrich is trying to break free.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dittrich manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Dittrich misses
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Dittrich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Dittrich wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dittrich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dittrich is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dittrich blocks with his arms.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Dittrich blocks with his arms.
Dittrich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Dittrich shrugs off.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Dittrich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dittrich takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Dittrich is blocking nicely.
Brown tries a knee to the head but Dittrich blocks it.
Dittrich can't break the clinch.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown pulls guard.
Dittrich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown postures up.
Dittrich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Dittrich has wrist control.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dittrich wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Dittrich controlling the position.
Dittrich keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Dittrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dittrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dittrich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dittrich throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dittrich swinging wilding here.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Dittrich misses with a head kick.
Dittrich throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dittrich. That did some damage!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dittrich! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olli Dittrich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klunky McCrunky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Amadeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCrunky comes into the arena with "I'm Too Sexy" blaring out of the sound system. Tony Amadeus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klunky McCrunky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Amadeus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadeus throws a right hand that McCrunky ducks under and follows up with a left that McCrunky also avoids with ease.
Amadeus throws a right hand that McCrunky ducks under and follows up with a left that McCrunky also avoids with ease.
Amadeus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCrunky.
A combination from Amadeus does no damage.
McCrunky is looking to chop away at Amadeus's legs.
Tony Amadeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amadeus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amadeus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amadeus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Amadeus throws out a leg kick but McCrunky moves out of range and Amadeus only half commits.
McCrunky stalks Amadeus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amadeus's face. Amadeus staggers backwards, shaken.
Amadeus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCrunky lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Amadeus falls backwards - clearly groggy! McCrunky dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klunky McCrunky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Kashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Starke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladislav Kashkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Starke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starke tries to keep at a distance but Kashkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starke looking to throw knees to the head but Kashkin is blocking nicely.
Starke tries to land a knee to the head but Kashkin blocks with his arms.
Kashkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Starke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kashkin is trying to break free.
Kashkin can't break the clinch.
Kashkin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Starke up against the cage.
Kashkin drags the fight down to the ground.
Starke trying to control but Kashkin is working from the bottom.
Starke preventing the sweep.
Starke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kashkin looking for a guillotine here but Starke defends easily.
Kashkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kashkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starke manages to get himself to full guard.
Kashkin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kashkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Starke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kashkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kashkin wants to pass the guard but Starke is keeping the position.
Kashkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Starke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Starke unloads with some shots from mount but Kashkin bucks and avoids them well.
Starke looking for a guillotine from mount but Kashkin is having none of it.
Starke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kashkin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starke is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kashkin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin tries to reverse the position but Starke maintains control.
Starke tries to control but Kashkin wriggling away.
Kashkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Starke tries to control but Kashkin wriggling away.
Kashkin working to try and regain half guard.
Starke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Starke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kashkin is looking to escape.
Kashkin tries to reverse the position but Starke maintains control.
The referee warns Kashkin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kashkin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kashkin is looking for a sweep. Starke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kashkin looking for submissions off his back.
Kashkin is breathing heavily.
Starke seems to be working for a kimura but Kashkin defends the submission attempt.
Starke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kashkin defends it well.
Kashkin wants to improve his position but Starke is controlling well.
Starke is nestled in close to Kashkin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starke pushes Kashkin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Starke stalling in the clinch but Kashkin improves position.
Starke wants a takedown but no success here.
Kashkin breaks from the clinch.
Starke shoots in and drives through. Kashkin sprawls well.
Albert Starke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kashkin clinches.
Starke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Starke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Starke is looking to break free of the clinch but Kashkin has double underhooks.
Starke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kashkin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starke is trying to keep an underhook but Kashkin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kashkin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Starke tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kashkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladislav Kashkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Van Beest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris RobertsDouglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris RobertsDouglas looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Van Beest!
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, Chris RobertsDouglas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Beest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RobertsDouglas.
RobertsDouglas throws a hook but Van Beest blocks it.
Van Beest on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Beest chopping away at his opponent's legs.
RobertsDouglas connects with a jab.
Van Beest throws a head kick that misses.
RobertsDouglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Beest.
RobertsDouglas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Beest tries a head kick but it misses.
RobertsDouglas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
RobertsDouglas kicks Van Beest off and gets to his feet.
Van Beest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Beest scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RobertsDouglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Beest clinches.
Van Beest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Beest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Beest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
RobertsDouglas breaks the clinch.
Van Beest has a takedown stuffed.
Van Beest throws a head kick but RobertsDouglas moves out of range.
Chris RobertsDouglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Beest swinging wilding here.
Van Beest moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
Van Beest shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Beest throws a hook to the side of RobertsDouglas's head but RobertsDouglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Beest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RobertsDouglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Beest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RobertsDouglas misses with a straight left.
Van Beest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Beest goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Van Beest with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Van Beest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Van Beest with that takedown attempt.
Van Beest fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
RobertsDouglas cracks Van Beest with a right hand to the side of the head.
RobertsDouglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Beest on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by RobertsDouglas. RobertsDouglas obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Beest shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Beest wants to stand up but RobertsDouglas manages to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Beest looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest gets to his feet - RobertsDouglas follows without any prompting.
Van Beest tries a head kick but it misses.
RobertsDouglas cracks a nice hook into Van Beest's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Van Beest.
RobertsDouglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Beest fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Van Beest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
RobertsDouglas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Beest counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in RobertsDouglas's guard now.
Van Beest working some strikes from top position.
Van Beest trying to control but RobertsDouglas is working from the bottom.
Van Beest lands a couple of digs.
Van Beest throwing strikes but missing.
Van Beest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RobertsDouglas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beest is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! RobertsDouglas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! RobertsDouglas has escaped and now he's on top!
RobertsDouglas is breathing heavily.
Van Beest trying to keep a closed guard but RobertsDouglas is proving a slippery customer.
Van Beest looking to hit a scissor sweep but RobertsDouglas is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Beest looking for a guillotine here but RobertsDouglas defends easily.
Van Beest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest has control of RobertsDouglas's left arm, preventing RobertsDouglas from doing any damage.
RobertsDouglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Beest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Beest trying to control the position.
Van Beest wants to sweep here but RobertsDouglas controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Van Beest.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from RobertsDouglas, right into the meat.
Van Beest lands a jab to RobertsDouglas's midsection.
A shot to the body from Van Beest misses
and RobertsDouglas counters with a left to the body.
A combination from Van Beest does no damage.
Van Beest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Beest scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Beest misses with a takedown
and RobertsDouglas counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Van Beest dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Beest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Beest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
RobertsDouglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Beest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Beest fails to land the takedown.
Van Beest looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Beest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Beest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dirk Van Beest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Van Beest misses
and RobertsDouglas counters with a left and a right that stings Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a double jab
and RobertsDouglas counters with a left and a right that stings Van Beest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Beest looks to land a right hand but RobertsDouglas moved out of range.
Van Beest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and RobertsDouglas counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Van Beest misses
and RobertsDouglas counters with a thumping low kick.
RobertsDouglas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Beest fails in his attempt to clinch.
RobertsDouglas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a hook to the body
and RobertsDouglas counters with a straight right hand.
Van Beest lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Beest closes the distance looking to clinch
and RobertsDouglas counters with a big head kick but Van Beest shrugs it off.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Beest checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Beest shoots and misses
and RobertsDouglas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk Van Beest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from RobertsDouglas.
Van Beest misses with a combination
enabling RobertsDouglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Beest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and RobertsDouglas counters with a right hand to the body.
RobertsDouglas stalks Van Beest and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Beest's face. Van Beest staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - RobertsDouglas scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - RobertsDouglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Beest falls off balance throwing a combination
and RobertsDouglas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Beest's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling RobertsDouglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dirk Van Beest is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Van Beest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
RobertsDouglas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by RobertsDouglas.
Van Beest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
RobertsDouglas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Beest.
RobertsDouglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Beest throws a nice looking combination but RobertsDouglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Beest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and RobertsDouglas counters with a straight right hand.
RobertsDouglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Beest shoots for a double leg takedown but RobertsDouglas sprawls well. He's pushed Van Beest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Beest throws a nice looking combination but RobertsDouglas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
RobertsDouglas scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RobertsDouglas misses with a combination
and Van Beest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Beest wants to control from the top but RobertsDouglas keeps moving.
Van Beest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Beest postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! RobertsDouglas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Van Beest, into his guard.
Van Beest wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dirk Van Beest.
Well Van Beest has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Van Beest!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Ready for war. Hicks has chosen It's Amazing as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Likes ground |
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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, Shane Miyagi!
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, Derrick Hicks!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks feints and as Miyagi raises his hands in defense, Hicks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyagi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks stands and throws Miyagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miyagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hicks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miyagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Hicks keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hicks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Miyagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyagi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miyagi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miyagi misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Hicks with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Miyagi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hicks wants to pass to mount but Miyagi is defending the position.
Miyagi punching from the bottom.
Hicks prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to control but Hicks postures up.
Miyagi missing with punches from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Miyagi misses with a few strikes there.
Miyagi misses with the combination.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.
Miyagi lands with a nice combination. Hicks backs away looking to recover.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Miyagi, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Miyagi against the cage but Miyagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hicks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miyagi swivels and escapes.
Shane Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Hicks.
Miyagi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hicks!
Hicks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miyagi connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
Hicks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Hicks manages to get to full guard.
Hicks is looking for a triangle here but Miyagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws an elbow but Hicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miyagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyagi is thwarting Hicks's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hicks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miyagi is trying to control Hicks's posture but Hicks avoids it.
Hicks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Hicks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miyagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Miyagi is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyagi avoid being mounted?
Hicks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miyagi trying to control here.
Hicks wants to work for an arm triangle but Miyagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hicks is tying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyagi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi striking from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is keeping the position.
Miyagi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miyagi!
Hicks is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miyagi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miyagi is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks dominating with strikes here.
Miyagi prevents Hicks from taking his back.
Hicks has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Miyagi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Hicks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlatko Simovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simovic comes to the cage accompanied by Citizen Cope - Let the Drummer Kick. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlatko Simovic!
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, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simovic tries to clinch but Mouth moves out of range.
Simovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouth.
Simovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mouth sprawls well initially but Simovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Simovic wants to control but Mouth is keeping him busy.
Simovic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mouth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simovic moves nicely into side control.
Mouth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mouth manages to get back to half guard.
Mouth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mouth working for a triangle but Simovic defends it easily.
Mouth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Simovic from controlling successfully.
Mouth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouth looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouth is keeping the position for now.
Mouth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mouth is on top in guard.
Mouth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mouth looks gassed!
Simovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mouth manages to get himself to full guard.
Simovic content to stall in guard here.
Mouth wants to sweep here but Simovic controlling him for the moment.
Simovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mouth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mouth working for a triangle but Simovic defends it easily.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Simovic from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mouth blocks a head kick by Simovic.
Simovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mouth moves into the clinch.
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.
Mouth tries to score a body lock takedown but Simovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mouth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simovic avoiding damage.
Mouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mouth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vlatko Simovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mouth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simovic trying to stall but Mouth improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mush Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Simovic circles away.
Simovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mouth wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouth shoots for a takedown but Simovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simovic has his takedown stuffed
and Mouth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Simovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mouth won't allow it.
Mouth drags the fight down to the ground.
Simovic forces his way into half guard.
Mouth wants to improve his position but Simovic is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth moves into full guard.
Mouth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mouth is breathing heavily.
Mouth keeping full guard, as Simovic tries to pass.
Mouth has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Simovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mouth.
Simovic tries to advance to mount but Mouth denies him.
Mouth is trying to work for a sweep but Simovic has mounted him!
Mouth working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simovic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simovic working for a submission but Mouth is keeping him at bay.
Mouth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mouth has given up his back here. Will Simovic look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mouth is really stuck here.
Simovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mouth is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simovic softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mouth turns into Simovic and is now in his guard.
Mouth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mouth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Simovic keeps moving.
Mouth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Simovic keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mouth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simovic thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouth fails to land the takedown.
Vlatko Simovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Nice sprawl there from Simovic as Mouth shoots in.
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 Vlatko Simovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mouth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mouth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simovic to the mat! Simovic manages to get full guard.
Mouth has gone for a leg lock! Simovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mouth's guard.
Simovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mouth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mouth manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mouth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simovic is surviving well by controlling Mouth's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Simovic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mouth lands a big elbow.
Mouth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Simovic is surviving well by controlling Mouth's body position as best he can.
Mouth fails to advance to Simovic's back.
Mouth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Simovic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mouth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mouth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Mouth.
Mouth is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simovic and Mouth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simovic is looking to reverse the position.
Mouth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mouth advances to mount.
Simovic has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Simovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simovic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simovic!
Mouth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mouth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mouth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mouth trying to control the action but Simovic is working from the bottom.
Mouth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mush Mouth really 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.
Mouth scores with the left hand. Simovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Simovic fails with the takedown.
Simovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Mouth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Mouth or perhaps it was just good defense by Simovic which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simovic closes the distance but Mouth moves to the side
and Mouth counters with a nice uppercut.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth has Simovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Simovic has hold of one of Mouth's legs. Mouth is fighting the takedown attempt but Simovic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Simovic won't allow Mouth to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mouth is on top in guard.
Simovic trying to control the position.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Simovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth pushes down on Simovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mouth works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simovic can't escape the position.
Simovic tries to lock up and control but Mouth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simovic wants to control but Mouth is having none of it.
Simovic has given up his back here. Will Mouth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Simovic turns into Mouth and is now in his guard.
Mouth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simovic clinches but Mouth breaks the clinch
and Mouth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simovic!
Mouth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simovic and Mouth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simovic sneaks back into half guard.
Mouth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simovic keeps working.
Mouth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simovic is just riding it out for now. Mouth eventually gives up the hold.
Mouth wants to work for an arm triangle but Simovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simovic trying to control here.
Simovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mouth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mouth trying to control the action but Simovic is working from the bottom.
Simovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mouth lands with a straight right. Simovic didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mush Mouth dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouth.
Simovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Simovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simovic seems to be looking for submissions.
Mouth is looking to improve his position.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simovic is working away from the top position though.
Simovic controlling the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vlatko Simovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simovic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simovic passes Mouth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mouth wants to get back to full guard but Simovic has mounted him!
Simovic scoring with strikes but Mouth is staying in there.
Simovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Simovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mouth is surviving well by controlling Simovic's body position as best he can.
Mush Mouth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simovic thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Mouth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mouth is looking to escape.
Simovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Mouth is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simovic looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mouth covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlatko Simovic!
Vlatko Simovic retains his welterweight title!
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