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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wenzeslaus Dugald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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221 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wenzeslaus Dugald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dugald is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dugald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dugald is trying to get back to full guard.
Jitsu is pressing down on Dugald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dugald is holding on for now.
Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dugald moves into full guard.
Dugald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dugald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu stands and throws Dugald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dugald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jitsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu controlling from side mount.
Dugald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dugald tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu is having none of it.
Dugald is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Dugald tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dugald has his takedown stuffed
and Jitsu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dugald wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu advances to half guard.
Dugald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.
Dugald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jitsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dugald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dugald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Dugald is keeping the position.
Dugald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dugald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jitsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dugald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jitsu controls the pace.
Jitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dugald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Dugald.
Jitsu pushing down on Dugald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Dugald is defending well.
Dugald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jitsu is taking a breather. Dugald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jitsu is keen to just control but Dugald is a slippery customer.
Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Dugald actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dugald is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dugald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dugald has his takedown stuffed
and Jitsu counters with a single leg into guard. Dugald didn't expect that.
Jitsu stays in close to Dugald's body and controls the position.
Dugald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jitsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dugald wants to sweep but no luck.
Jitsu is pushing down on Dugald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dugald is fighting to maintain full guard but Jitsu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dugald is not content to let Jitsu control the position.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Jitsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jitsu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dugald.
Dugald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jitsu on the side of the head.
Dugald gets the takedown into side control.
Jitsu can't do much from the bottom here.
Jitsu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jitsu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dugald connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Dugald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dugald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jitsu, who protects the arm well.
Dugald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jitsu, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jitsu is pressing down on Dugald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jitsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dugald forces his way into half guard.
Dugald prevents Jitsu from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jitsu trying to hold on to Dugald's head to control him but Dugald postures up.
Dugald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jitsu defends it well.
Jitsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dugald is working away from the top position though.
Jitsu tries to get to full guard but Dugald has control of the leg.
Dugald 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dugald pulls his head out easily.
Dugald seems to be working for a kimura but Jitsu defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dugald misses with a head kick.
Jitsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dugald doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Jitsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Dugald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dugald manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Dugald's guard.
Dugald working for a triangle but Jitsu defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
Dugald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jitsu advances to half guard.
Dugald is trying to stand back up but Jitsu is controlling him
Jitsu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dugald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dugald manages to get to full guard.
Jitsu is stalling in the full guard.
Dugald keeping moving, preventing Jitsu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is really struggling to control Dugald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jitsu won't allow Dugald to sweep him here.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
Dugald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jitsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jitsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jitsu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dugald!
Dugald has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Jitsu fails to take his opponent's back.
Jitsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dugald is looking to escape.
Dugald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wenzeslaus Dugald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dugald connects with a looping right hand.
Dugald clinches but Jitsu breaks the clinch
and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Dugald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dugald is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jitsu prevents Dugald from standing back up.
Dugald wants to improve his position but Jitsu is controlling well.
Jitsu is keen to just control but Dugald is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dugald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jitsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jitsu's back!
Dugald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jitsu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dugald is looking for the choke from the back position but Jitsu is controlling his hands well.
Dugald misses with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dugald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dugald is looking for the choke from the back position but Jitsu is controlling his hands well.
Jitsu can't escape the position.
Dugald working for the choke.
Jitsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dugald's arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dugald working for a choke but Jitsu is defending well.
Dugald lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dugald avoiding Jitsu 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugald scores with strikes from the back.
Dugald looking for the RNC.
Even with his hooks in, Dugald manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dugald is looking for the choke from the back position but Jitsu is controlling his hands well.
Wenzeslaus Dugald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dugald misses with punches from the back.
Dugald is trying to stick to Jitsu's back but Jitsu is turning into Dugald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dugald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jitsu.
Dugald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dugald wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
Dugald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dugald pushes a forearm under Jitsu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jitsu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wenzeslaus Dugald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Berger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Berger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Berger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott James!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berger clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
Berger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is working an open guard so Berger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berger is looking to regain half guard here but James keeps moving and retains side control.
James staying calm.
Berger regains half guard.
Berger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berger actively working from the bottom here.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger is trying to stand.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Berger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berger is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berger is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Berger as James shoots in.
Berger misses with the combination.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Berger. Berger gets slowly back to his feet.
Berger is breathing heavily.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Berger clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Berger breaks the clinch.
Berger shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Berger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James dodges the punch combination from Berger.
Berger wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James has managed to clinch.
Berger fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James has Berger pressed against the cage.
Berger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James can't get the takedown.
Berger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
Berger jumps guard but James stands there with Berger around his waist. Berger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berger wants to break free but James has control.
Berger lands a nice elbow.
Berger jumps guard but James stands there with Berger around his waist. Berger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Berger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Berger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Berger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James pulls guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Berger is proving a slippery customer.
Berger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Berger wants to get back to full guard.
James slips a nice elbow through Berger's hands, connecting with Berger's forehead.
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Berger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Berger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James stands and steps away. Berger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from James as Berger shoots in.
James looks for a takedown but Berger sprawls well.
James fails to land the takedown.
Berger closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Berger wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James looking to control.
Berger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Berger and James goes tumbling to the canvas! Berger follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
James is rocked!
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!
Berger stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Berger finish him?
Berger fails with the takedown.
Berger misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berger fails with the takedown
and James counters by clinching up.
Berger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Berger tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
A short right from Berger.
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
Berger tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Berger drops back down to his feet.
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 Steve Berger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Berger. No joy for James on that attempt.
Berger with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berger won't be happy with that.
Berger tries to bench press James off him but James keeps the position.
James gets to mount! Berger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
James prevents Berger from getting the reversal.
James scoring with strikes but Berger is staying in there.
Berger is looking to improve his position but James isn't that keen on the idea.
James is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Steve Berger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
James looks for a takedown but Berger sprawls well.
Berger looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berger tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berger manages to break the clinch.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Steve Berger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott James.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from Berger as James shoots in.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berger misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Berger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berger keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Berger keeping busy on the bottom but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berger looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berger manages to get to full guard.
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!
Berger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James works over Berger with some ground and pound from guard.
James trying to control but Berger is working from the bottom.
James pushing down on Berger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Berger is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Berger is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute James jumps into side control!
Berger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
James is looking to advance position but Berger won't allow it.
James tries to stand but can't do so whilst Berger controls his leg.
Berger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Berger wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Berger wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
Berger has managed to clinch.
James tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Berger just stands there and leans against the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Berger is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James works his way into full mount!
Berger is trying to escape the mount.
Berger is working hard here to advance position.
Berger regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Berger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Berger shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berger off to one side.
Berger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Berger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Berger. No joy for James on that attempt.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berger is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Berger circles away and we're back to standing.
James smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James tries for a takedown but Berger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berger misses with a double jab
and James counters with a shoot takedown. Berger fights it but they end up in guard.
Berger kicks James off and gets to his feet.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James tries to clinch there but Berger circles away.
Berger throws a leg kick that misses.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berger but Berger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berger swivels and escapes.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
Berger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Berger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James pulls guard successfully.
James pulls Berger in close to prevent any damage.
James scores with a short punch from the bottom.
James has his feet on Berger's thighs here. He's pushed Berger 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! Berger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris O Haire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Mitchell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris O Haire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails with a takedown attempt.
O Haire thuds a left hand into Mitchell's body.
A jab from O Haire misses.
O Haire stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell slips a straight right by O Haire.
O Haire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Haire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris O Haire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mitchell.
Mitchell looks gassed!
O Haire stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Haire.
Mitchell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Haire tries to avoid it but Mitchell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Haire to the ground. O Haire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Haire throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mitchell tumbling to the canvas!
Mitchell is rocked!
It looks like Jason Mitchell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is still in real trouble! Can O Haire finish him?
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mitchell working for a triangle but O Haire defends it easily.
Mitchell seems to have recovered his senses.
O Haire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O Haire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Haire stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Haire trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Haire is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but O Haire defends easily.
O Haire trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Haire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell working for a triangle but O Haire defends it easily.
O Haire gets to his feet - Mitchell follows without any prompting.
Mitchell is trying desperately to land a takedown but O Haire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mitchell.
Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mitchell scores with a takedown into O Haire's guard.
O Haire wants to get back to his feet but Mitchell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Mitchell passes to full mount!
Mitchell working for a submission but O Haire is keeping him at bay.
O Haire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Mitchell landing strikes from the mount and O Haire is in trouble!
Mitchell working O Haire over with strikes here.
BOOM! Mitchell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mitchell moves to the back.
Mitchell is cranking O Haire's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for O Haire! He's tightened the choke and O Haire is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Mexican Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Girevoy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexican Samurai comes to the cage accompanied by Forever And A Day. Girevoy Khan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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235 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Mexican Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Girevoy Khan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexican Samurai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khan tries to avoid it but Mexican Samurai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khan to the ground. Khan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mexican Samurai working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
Mexican Samurai wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mexican Samurai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mexican Samurai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Mexican Samurai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mexican Samurai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mexican Samurai with a poor takedown
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mexican Samurai shoots and misses
and Khan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mexican Samurai!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Mexican Samurai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mexican Samurai is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mexican Samurai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mexican Samurai is working hard here to advance position.
Khan controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Mexican Samurai is looking to improve his position but Khan isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Mexican Samurai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Khan prevents Mexican Samurai from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Girevoy Khan 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.
Mexican Samurai misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mexican Samurai throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Khan is looking to stand up but Mexican Samurai won't let him.
Khan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mexican Samurai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Khan sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai looking for a sweep. Not yet Mexican Samurai, not yet.
Mexican Samurai wants to get back to his feet but Khan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mexican Samurai tries to strike from the bottom.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Mexican Samurai.
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.
Mexican Samurai has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Mexican Samurai.
Mexican Samurai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Khan has picked Mexican Samurai up and slammed him! Mexican Samurai can't keep hold of the triangle and Khan manages to pass to side control!
Khan happy to just control the position for now.
Girevoy Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mexican Samurai manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands strikes from half guard.
Mexican Samurai throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mexican Samurai tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Khan working over Mexican Samurai with some ground and pound. Mexican Samurai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khan slows the pace down in half guard.
Mexican Samurai manages to get to full guard.
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.
Mexican Samurai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mexican Samurai is looking to sweep but instead, Khan has passed into half guard.
Mexican Samurai landing rabbit punches to the side of Khan's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Khan stalling.
Mexican Samurai is trying to get back to full guard.
Mexican Samurai is pressing down on Khan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Girevoy Khan 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. This is the final round!
Khan missing with a left hand there. Mexican Samurai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mexican Samurai trying to get back to full guard but Khan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mexican Samurai is working to get back to half guard.
Khan controlling from mount.
Khan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mexican Samurai is looking to improve his position but Khan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan avoids the attempt from Mexican Samurai to control.
Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mexican Samurai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mexican Samurai throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Khan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khan scoring with strikes but Mexican Samurai is staying in there.
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.
Mexican Samurai working to try and regain half guard.
Mexican Samurai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mexican Samurai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mexican Samurai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khan controlling from mount.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mexican Samurai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexican Samurai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mexican Samurai is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mexican Samurai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mexican Samurai regains half guard.
Mexican Samurai has a hand on Khan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Khan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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.
Mexican Samurai tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
Khan controlling the pace for now.
Mexican Samurai is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Mexican Samurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mexican Samurai throwing hammer fists to the chest of Khan. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Girevoy Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Girevoy Khan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody's gonna get it. Carver has chosen Jay Z - Run this Town (Broken Halo Remix) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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195 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Bone!
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, Solomon Carver!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone needs to keep his hands up - Carver had a free shot at his head there.
Carver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bone wants to clinch.
Bone misses with a straight right.
Carver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carver scores with a jab. Bone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bone avoids the body shot from Carver.
Bone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bone is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone closes the distance and clinches up with Carver, looking for a takedown. Bone pushes Carver against the cage but Carver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oh Bone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bone wants to clinch up but Carver keeps it at a distance.
Bone seems to have got his legs back now.
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Carver misses.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Carver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Carver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bone is breathing heavily.
Bone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carver circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver scores with a hook to the body. Bone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carver keeps the fight on the outside.
Bone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carver's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bone gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
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!
Bone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carver to the mat! Carver manages to get full guard.
Carver is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bone trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Bone is looking to stand up but Carver won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bone wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Carver pulls Bone in close to prevent any damage.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Carver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carver is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bone tries to clinch but Carver moves out of range.
Bone tries to clinch but Carver is having none of it.
Bone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carver. Carver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bone doesn't manage to clinch there - Carver circles away.
Tee Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but Carver sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bone.
Bone throws a lazy uppercut
and Carver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone tries to clinch up
and Carver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head.
Bone wants to clinch
letting Carver counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone misses with a series of wild punches.
Bone tries to clinch
and Carver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone wants to clinch
and Carver counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carver tries to avoid it but Bone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carver to the ground. Carver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bone shoots in but Carver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Solomon Carver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bone wants to clinch but Carver slips to the side
and Bone is countered with a crisp right hand from Carver that sends him to the canvas! Carver follows him to the mat into side control.
Bone is looking to regain half guard here but Carver keeps moving and retains side control.
Bone struggling a bit here.
Bone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carver is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Carver content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Carver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bone fails with the takedown
and Carver counters with a stiff right hand.
Carver waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bone.
Bone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bone closes the distance but Carver moves to the side
and Carver counters with a left to the body.
Bone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carver is fending him off so far but Bone persists. Nope, Carver circles away and we're back to standing.
Bone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carver sends Bone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carver is motioning to the referee to let Bone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Tee Bone has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone moves out of range as Carver strikes.
Bone tries to clinch up
and Carver counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Bone has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Solomon Carver!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiyato Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the cage accompanied by X JAPAN - Forever Love. Hiyato Suzuki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiyato Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirill Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suzuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filipovic blocks a jab.
Suzuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suzuki lands with a straight right. Filipovic didn't see that one coming.
Filipovic throws an off balance right hand
and Suzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Filipovic shoots in and bounces Suzuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Filipovic has gone for a leg lock! Suzuki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suzuki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filipovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Suzuki has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filipovic looking for submissions off his back.
Suzuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filipovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Filipovic wants to get back to full guard.
Suzuki blocks the strikes from Filipovic.
Suzuki trying to control from half guard but Filipovic is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is trying to maintain the position but Suzuki is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Filipovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Suzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filipovic in his tracks.
Suzuki misses with an uppercut.
Filipovic fails with the takedown
and Suzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipovic throws a right hand that misses
letting Suzuki counter with a right hand.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Filipovic has his takedown stuffed
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiyato Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Filipovic.
A shot to the body from Filipovic misses
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filipovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzuki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Filipovic looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki tries to clinch up.
Filipovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Suzuki counter with a right hand.
Filipovic misses with a takedown
and Filipovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzuki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki scores with a hook.
Hiyato Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suzuki with a hook.
Suzuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Filipovic misses with a hook to the body
enabling Suzuki to counter with a crisp jab.
Suzuki throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiyato Suzuki 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.
Filipovic fails with the takedown
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Suzuki finds it's way through Filipovic's defenses.
Filipovic fails with the takedown
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suzuki scores with a jab to the head.
Filipovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suzuki counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Filipovic shoots and misses
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiyato Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Filipovic.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Filipovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suzuki forces Filipovic back against the cage and clinches.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Suzuki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suzuki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filipovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Suzuki with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a nice knee to the body.
Suzuki looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Suzuki looking to throw knees to the head but Filipovic is blocking nicely.
Filipovic has Suzuki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Filipovic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Suzuki tumbling to the mat - Filipovic dives into Suzuki's guard.
Filipovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suzuki is keeping the position for now.
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Filipovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Suzuki Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Filipovic's back instead.
Filipovic trying to control the position but Suzuki manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki doesn't have the hooks in and Filipovic manages to turn into his guard.
Suzuki managing to control the position.
Filipovic pushes down on Suzuki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suzuki is refusing to be controlled, as Filipovic sits in half guard.
Filipovic 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. Suzuki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Filipovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirill Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sawyer has chosen I Gotta Get Paid as his entrance music. 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 super 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, John Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buzz Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sawyer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer blocks the strikes from Gallagher.
Sawyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gallagher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sawyer swings around for an armbar but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sawyer's guard.
Gallagher wants to stand but Sawyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sawyer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gallagher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Sawyer defends easily.
Sawyer looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gallagher working for a triangle but Sawyer defends it easily.
Gallagher keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Sawyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gallagher striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gallagher prevents Sawyer from moving into mount.
Sawyer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gallagher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sawyer's guard! Nice work there by Gallagher!
Sawyer wants to sweep here but Gallagher controlling him for the moment.
Gallagher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Sawyer scores with a takedown into Gallagher's guard.
Sawyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gallagher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sawyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sawyer looking to pass the guard.
Sawyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sawyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gallagher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sawyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gallagher is breathing heavily.
Sawyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sawyer passes Gallagher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sawyer tries to pass to full mount but Gallagher defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is trying for a kimura here. Gallagher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sawyer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Sawyer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
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, Bullet Bookem!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bookem throws a leg kick but Ziskie moved away.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
Bookem tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Bookem closes the distance but Ziskie moves to the side
letting Ziskie counter with a right hand.
Bookem scores with a nice strike.
Bookem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie clinches.
Ziskie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Bookem is trying to maintain a safe position but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns Bookem into the cage.
Bookem tries to pull guard but Ziskie won't allow it.
Bookem breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Bookem misses.
Ziskie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bookem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziskie has managed to clinch.
Bookem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bookem circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie misses with a double jab
and Bookem counters with a one-two to the body.
Phillip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Bookem is having none of it.
Bookem throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bookem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bookem throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Bookem tries to keep at a distance but Ziskie has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ziskie looking to stall.
Ziskie lands with a short shot to the head.
Bookem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bookem tries to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Bookem jumps guard but Ziskie stands there with Bookem around his waist. Bookem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ziskie stalling in the clinch but Bookem improves position.
Bookem tries to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Bookem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ziskie to work.
Bookem fails to pull guard.
Phillip Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bullet Bookem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem wants to break free but Ziskie has control.
Ziskie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Bookem looking for a takedown.
Bookem is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziskie has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Ziskie.
Bookem is looking to control Ziskie's arms but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bookem has his back to the cage.
Bookem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ziskie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ziskie prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ziskie.
A bit of stalling here from Bookem.
Ziskie lands with a short shot to the head.
Bookem is trying to break free.
Ziskie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bookem.
A short uppercut from Bookem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ziskie.
Ziskie lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Ziskie.
Bookem tries for a takedown but Ziskie manages to get underhooks.
Bookem looks gassed!
Bookem wants to get back to striking at distance but Ziskie won't allow it.
Bookem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bookem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bookem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ziskie has Bookem pressed against the cage.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie is stalling here.
Bookem is trying to stall.
Ziskie prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Bookem is trying to maintain a safe position but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns Bookem into the cage.
Bookem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bookem up against the cage.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ziskie prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ziskie.
Bookem takes a shot to the head.
Ziskie prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Ziskie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ziskie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bookem letting Ziskie take a breather here.
Bookem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ziskie smiles and moves away.
Ziskie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bookem counters with an inside leg kick.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Bookem with a series of wild strikes but Bookem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ziskie.
Bookem is rocked!
Bookem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziskie as he avoids it easily.
Bookem is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziskie finish him?
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bookem seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie blocks a leg kick.
Bookem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie drops Bookem with a left right combo! Ziskie follows him down to the ground into side control.
Ziskie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bookem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bookem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bookem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bookem has control of Ziskie's left arm, preventing Ziskie from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Bookem misses.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
Bookem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ziskie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Ziskie prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Bookem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ziskie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bookem tries to pull guard but Ziskie won't allow it.
Phillip Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bullet Bookem.
Ziskie is trying to maintain a safe position but Bookem gets an underhook and turns Ziskie into the cage.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Bookem manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie clinches up with Bookem and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Bookem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bookem stalks Ziskie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ziskie's face. Ziskie staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Ziskie.
Bookem clinches but Ziskie breaks the clinch
and Ziskie moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bookem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bookem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ziskie prevents it.
Bookem is breathing heavily.
Ziskie just leaning against Bookem, taking a breather.
Bookem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bookem wants to break free but Ziskie has control.
Bookem is trying to maintain a safe position but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns Bookem into the cage.
Bookem is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Ziskie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ziskie.
Ziskie gets through Bookem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bookem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Bookem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ziskie is keeping busy.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ziskie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ziskie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bookem tries to stall but Ziskie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ziskie slows down the pace here.
Bookem tries to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Ziskie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ziskie keeps control of Bookem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziskie has double underhooks.
Ziskie gets through Bookem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie lands with a left to the head.
Bookem can't break the clinch.
Ziskie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ziskie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bookem backwards.
Ziskie prevents a takedown attempt there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziskie.
Bookem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ziskie lands with a right to the head.
Bookem is trying to break free.
Bookem wants to get back to striking at distance but Ziskie won't allow it.
Bookem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ziskie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ziskie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ziskie keeps control of Bookem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bookem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ziskie is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ziskie.
Ziskie stalling.
A short body shot lands from Ziskie as the two fighters clinch.
with the fighters clinched against the cage, Ziskie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bookem slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bookem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a few strikes there.
Bookem misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ziskie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ziskie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bookem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phillip Ziskie is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Bookem ducked under it nicely.
Bookem swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie tries to clinch
and Bookem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ziskie working a defensive guard here.
Bookem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bookem trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bookem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bookem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie looking to control.
Bookem looking to sit in guard and control but Ziskie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bookem keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bookem misses with a looping left.
Ziskie misses with the combination.
Bookem fails with the takedown
and Ziskie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Phillip Ziskie 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.
Ziskie lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bookem moves away.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Bookem moves away
and Bookem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bookem misses with the combination.
Ziskie throws a nice looking combination but Bookem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bookem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bookem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bookem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bookem misses with a takedown attempt - Ziskie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Bookem circles away and keeps his distance.
Bookem misses with a double jab.
Ziskie digs a good hook to Bookem's body.
Ziskie forces Bookem back against the cage and clinches.
Bookem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Bookem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bookem fails to land with a series of punches.
Bookem moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem can't break the clinch.
Bookem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bookem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bookem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ziskie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Phillip Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bullet Bookem.
Ziskie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bookem has had enough of the clinch but Ziskie keeps him there for the moment.
Bookem breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bookem throws a right hand that Ziskie ducks under and follows up with a left that Ziskie also avoids with ease.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bookem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bookem swinging wilding here.
Ziskie closes the distance but Bookem moves to the side
and Bookem counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie tries to bum rush Bookem with a series of wild strikes but Bookem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there.
Ziskie scores with a hook to the body. Bookem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that Bookem avoids nicely.
Ziskie throws a leg kick which misses Bookem's front leg but catches the back leg as Bookem tries to avoid it.
Bookem wants to clinch.
Bookem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ziskie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch but Bookem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bookem scores with a nice head shot.
Ziskie misses with a combination
and Bookem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bookem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ziskie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie clinches.
Ziskie lands with a light punch inside.
Bookem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie has Bookem pressed against the cage.
Bookem is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bookem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Bookem manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bookem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Bookem.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Bookem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bookem keeps the fight on the outside.
Bookem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Bookem ducks under and follows up with a left that Bookem also avoids with ease.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that Bookem avoids nicely.
Bookem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ziskie misses with a double jab
and Bookem counters with a nice body shot.
Ziskie works over Bookem's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Bookem closes the distance and clinches up with Ziskie, looking for a takedown. Bookem pushes Ziskie against the cage but Ziskie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bookem's head.
Ziskie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bookem.
Ziskie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bookem counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Ziskie finds it's way through Bookem's defenses.
Bookem swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziskie.
Bookem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ziskie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookem looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ziskie prevents Bookem from breaking the clinch.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Bookem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bookem can't break the clinch.
Bookem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ziskie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ziskie letting Bookem take a breather here.
Bookem has had enough of the clinch but Ziskie keeps him there for the moment.
Bookem pulls guard successfully.
Bookem thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Bookem is keeping the position.
Bookem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bookem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bookem will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ziskie clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bookem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie drops Bookem with a left right combo! Ziskie follows him down to the ground into side control.
Ziskie decides to stand back up.
Ziskie moves in looking to clinch but Bookem pushes him off.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziskie throws a combination that misses
and Bookem counters with a nice body shot.
Ziskie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bookem counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ziskie throws a one two combo.
Bookem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Bookem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bookem tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bookem counters with a straight right hand.
Bookem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ziskie rushes Bookem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ziskie breaks from the clinch.
Bookem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bookem misses with a double jab
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bookem slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
Ziskie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie connects with a nice cross there... Bookem is looking wobbly and Ziskie recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bookem to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ziskie jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phillip Ziskie!
Phillip Ziskie is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Perry Cox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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255 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cox.
Cox misses with a looping left.
Cox could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cox swinging wilding here.
Lucas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
Cox tries for a takedown but Lucas circles away easily
and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cox won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas tries for a kimura but Cox is defending well.
Cox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cox tries to kick Lucas off but Lucas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lucas is thwarting Cox's attempts to control the position.
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.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but Cox defending well.
Cox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucas misses with a takedown
and Cox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt
and Cox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cox.
Lucas slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox misses with a left hand
and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas is controlling him.
Lucas has gone for a leg lock! Cox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard.
Lucas has his foot on Cox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cox works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cox manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cox is on top in guard.
Cox is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cox wanted to stand there but Lucas had control of the position.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cox manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas stands up from Cox's guard - Lucas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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 Perry Cox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cox throws a right hand that misses
and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cox won't be happy with that.
Lucas happy to just control the position for now.
Cox tries to bench press Lucas off him but Lucas keeps the position.
Cox is not content to let Lucas control the position.
Lucas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cox struggling a bit here.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cox throws out a powerful jab.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Perry Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Lucas misses with a takedown
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
It looks like Frank Lucas has been cut.
Lucas 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.
Cox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
Lucas tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frank Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas tries to free his leg and advance position but Cox is retaining full guard.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cox has escaped and now he's on top!
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Cox slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lucas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cox stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lucas with a poor takedown
and Cox counters with a two punch combo.
Perry Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas.
Cox lands with a right and another and another! Lucas is in big trouble! Cox lands again and this time it's lights out for Lucas! A quality knockout there for Cox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Perry Cox!
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