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Hollywood Blockbuster PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Promos Veiwus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
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, Promos Veiwus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veiwus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veiwus shoots in and drives through. Samson sprawls well.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
Samson throws a body punch but Veiwus moves out of range.
Veiwus tries to close the distance and clinch but Samson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sammy Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson with a poor takedown
and Veiwus counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown by Samson or perhaps it was just good defense by Veiwus which made him look bad.
Veiwus dodges the punch combination from Samson.
Samson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Veiwus seems keen to control Samson's posture.
Samson wants to pass the guard but Veiwus is keeping the position.
Veiwus keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veiwus working a defensive guard here.
Veiwus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Veiwus keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Veiwus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Samson forces his way into half guard.
Veiwus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Veiwus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Samson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Veiwus is trying desperately to improve position.
Samson with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Veiwus is surviving well by controlling Samson's body position as best he can.
Samson trying to control but Veiwus is having none of it.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Samson blocks Veiwus's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Samson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veiwus is looking to escape.
Veiwus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a big elbow.
Samson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Samson controlling the position easily from mount.
Samson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Veiwus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Veiwus gets back to half guard.
Samson 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.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Veiwus trying to hold on to Samson's head to control him but Samson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Samson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Veiwus drives through and clinches with Samson against the cage.
Samson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veiwus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samson misses with an uppercut. Veiwus saw that one coming.
Samson scores with a shot to the body.
Veiwus scores with a takedown into Samson's guard.
Samson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veiwus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samson's guard.
Samson gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Veiwus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Veiwus looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson trying to keep a closed guard but Veiwus is proving a slippery customer.
Samson wants to sweep here but Veiwus controlling him for the moment.
Samson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veiwus trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veiwus drops back looking for a leg! Samson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samson manages to kick Veiwus off! Veiwus jumps back into Samson's guard.
Samson is pulling down on Veiwus's head. It's preventing any offense from Veiwus, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veiwus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Veiwus throws a right hand that Samson ducks under and follows up with a left that Samson also avoids with ease.
Samson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Veiwus keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veiwus is keeping the position for now.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veiwus has wrist control.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veiwus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samson wants to control from the top but Veiwus keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
Samson stays in close to Veiwus's body and controls the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Samson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Veiwus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veiwus tries to score a body lock takedown but Samson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veiwus breaks the clinch.
Veiwus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samson.
Veiwus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sammy Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samson slips under a jab.
Veiwus lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veiwus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samson gets back to half guard.
Samson tries to get to full guard but Veiwus has control of the leg.
Samson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Veiwus pulls his head out easily.
Veiwus wants to take a breather but Samson is having none of it.
Samson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Samson.
Veiwus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Veiwus wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson looking for a guillotine here but Veiwus defends easily.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veiwus is one step ahead there.
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 Sammy Samson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Samson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Veiwus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samson's waist but Samson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veiwus off to one side.
Samson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veiwus being controlled here, momentarily.
Samson distracts Veiwus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samson passes into half guard.
Samson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veiwus trying to control here.
Veiwus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veiwus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Veiwus manages to get to full guard.
Veiwus keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson won't allow Veiwus to sweep him here.
Veiwus keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
Samson slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Samson is keen to just control but Veiwus is a slippery customer.
Samson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Veiwus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samson.
Samson trying to control from half guard but Veiwus is working away.
Samson trying to control the pace.
Samson wants to work for an arm triangle but Veiwus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veiwus defends it well.
Samson works his way into side control.
Samson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veiwus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Samson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Veiwus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Samson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight 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, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Byrd!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sthowp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sthowp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byrd tries to avoid it but Sthowp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byrd to the ground. Byrd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Byrd stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sthawy Sthowp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sthowp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byrd is looking to clinch but Sthowp is avoiding it.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Byrd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sthowp has a takedown stuffed.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Sthowp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Byrd is fending him off so far but Sthowp persists. Nope, Byrd circles away and we're back to standing.
Sthowp shoots in for a double leg but Byrd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Byrd stuffs the takedown attempt from Sthowp. Sthowp gets slowly back to his feet.
Sthowp keeps the fight on the outside.
Byrd stuffs the takedown attempt from Sthowp. Sthowp gets slowly back to his feet.
Sthowp closes the distance and clinches up with Byrd, looking for a takedown. Sthowp pushes Byrd against the cage but Byrd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sthawy Sthowp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sthowp is breathing heavily.
Sthowp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sthowp shoots in for a double leg but Byrd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Sthowp pushes him off.
Byrd wants to clinch up but Sthowp keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrd stuffs the takedown attempt from Sthowp. Sthowp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Byrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrd doesn't manage to clinch there - Sthowp circles away.
Byrd has a takedown stuffed.
Sthowp fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Sthowp or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd which made him look bad.
Byrd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Byrd gets a clinch.
Byrd lands a damaging elbow.
Byrd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Byrd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sthowp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Byrd lands an elbow inside.
Sthowp fails to pull guard.
Byrd connects with a knee to the head.
Sthowp has Byrd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Byrd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Byrd lands an elbow inside that Sthowp shrugs off.
Byrd scores with a knee to the head.
Sthowp jumps guard but Byrd stands there with Sthowp around his waist. Sthowp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Byrd prevents the takedown attempt.
Sthowp is fighting off a takedown attempt but Byrd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sthowp to the mat. Sthowp regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sthowp isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Byrd stacks Sthowp on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Byrd!
Sthowp is looking for a sweep.
Sthowp manages to get back to half guard.
Sthowp manages to get to full guard.
Byrd stopping the sweep attempt from Sthowp.
Sthowp looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Byrd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sthowp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sthowp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byrd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Byrd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sthowp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sthowp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byrd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sthowp throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Byrd escapes and throws Sthowp's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sthowp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sthowp is looking for a sweep. Byrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sthowp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sthowp wants to get back to full guard but Byrd has mounted him!
Sthowp tries to reverse the position but Byrd maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Byrd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sthowp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sthowp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sthowp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byrd tries to avoid it but Sthowp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byrd to the ground. Byrd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sthowp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byrd's waist but Byrd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sthowp off to one side.
Byrd is looking to clinch but Sthowp is avoiding it.
Sthowp shoots for a takedown but Byrd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sthawy Sthowp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sthowp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Byrd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sthowp swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
Sthowp circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sthowp.
Byrd tries to clinch up but Sthowp circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Sthowp or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sthowp looks for a takedown but Byrd sprawls well.
Byrd doesn't manage to clinch there - Sthowp circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrd clinches.
Byrd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sthowp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Byrd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sthowp has Byrd in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sthowp wants to hit a switch here but Byrd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sthowp there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sthowp is looking to escape.
Byrd working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Byrd prevents Sthowp from getting the reversal.
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.
Byrd trying to control but Sthowp is having none of it.
Sthowp can't escape the position.
Byrd controlling from the full mount.
Sthowp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Byrd wants to control the pace but Sthowp is squirming around nicely.
Sthowp can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp regains half guard.
Sthowp tries to get to full guard but Byrd has control of the leg.
Sthowp is working hard here to advance position.
Sthowp moves into full guard.
Sthowp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Byrd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Byrd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Byrd wanted to stand there but Sthowp had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Byrd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Byrd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Byrd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sthowp's guard.
Sthowp working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Byrd has passed into half guard!
Sthowp is trying to get back to full guard.
Sthowp regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sthowp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Byrd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sthowp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Sthawy Sthowp will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sthowp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sthowp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byrd tries to avoid it but Sthowp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byrd to the ground. Byrd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sthowp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sthowp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sthawy Sthowp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sthowp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sthowp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Byrd circles away.
Byrd is looking to clinch.
Sthowp shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrd but Byrd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sthowp has a takedown stuffed.
Sthowp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sthowp fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Byrd. No joy for Sthowp on that attempt.
Sthowp shoots in and drives through. Byrd sprawls well.
Sthowp has a takedown stuffed.
Sthowp shoots in but no luck this time.
Sthowp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byrd's waist but Byrd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sthowp off to one side.
Sthowp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Byrd. No joy for Sthowp on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp shoots in for a takedown but Byrd shows good takedown defense.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch but Sthowp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byrd doesn't manage to clinch there - Sthowp circles away.
Byrd tries to clinch there but Sthowp circles away.
Horrible takedown by Sthowp or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd which made him look bad.
Sthowp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Byrd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrd tries to clinch up.
Sthowp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sthowp shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrd sprawls well. He's pushed Sthowp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sthowp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byrd's waist but Byrd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sthowp off to one side.
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Sthowp pushes him off.
Sthowp swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrd.
Horrible takedown by Sthowp or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrd which made him look bad.
Sthowp changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byrd tries to avoid it but Sthowp manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byrd to the ground. Byrd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sthowp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sthowp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Byrd sprawls well initially but Sthowp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp trying to mount his opponent but Byrd defends it.
Sthowp is working for a kimura here but Byrd manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sthowp's guard.
Byrd wants to stand but Sthowp is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sthowp looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
Sthowp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sthowp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Byrd has picked Sthowp up and slammed him! Sthowp can't keep hold of the triangle and Byrd manages to pass to side control!
Sthowp tries to buck Byrd off but Byrd is having none of it.
Sthowp manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sthowp is looking for a kimura here.
Sthowp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Byrd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sthowp.
Sthowp trying to pass the guard but Byrd defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd wants to control but Sthowp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byrd won't allow Sthowp to pass to mount.
Sthowp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sthowp wants to work for an arm triangle but Byrd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Byrd is trying to stand back up but Sthowp is controlling him
Sthowp 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sthowp is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Byrd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sthawy Sthowp!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thurgood Jenkins!
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, John Winters!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Winters jumps into guard, dragging Jenkins to the mat.
Jenkins cracks Winters with a solid left hand.
Winters wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Winters can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jenkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jenkins not doing much here.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Jenkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jenkins working Winters over with strikes.
Winters trying to hold on to Jenkins's head to control him but Jenkins postures up.
Winters looks gassed!
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jenkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jenkins winds up and cracks Winters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins prevents Winters from standing back up.
Winters flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jenkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jenkins slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.
Winters misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Winters tries to roll over but Jenkins keeps him under control.
Winters is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Winters blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winters doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Winters scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Winters preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters throws and elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winters's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!
Winters trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Winters wants to sweep but no luck.
Winters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break Winters's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Winters looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jenkins is defending well. Winters quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jenkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Winters celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Winters!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Root beer man killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Root beer man killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Root beer man killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Powell !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
killer shoots in and drives through. Powell sprawls well.
killer clinches.
killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, killer throws an elbow but misses.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Powell has closed the distance and engaged killer in a clinch.
Powell looking to slow down the pace here.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell lands with a right to the head.
Powell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Powell .
Powell trying to land knees to the body.
killer is trying to stall.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
killer has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
killer stops a takedown attempt from Powell .
Root beer man killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Powell .
killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
killer has Powell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Powell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
killer has had enough of the clinch but Powell keeps him there for the moment.
Powell looking to stall.
Powell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
killer tightens his grip and picks Powell up, before dumping him to the ground. Powell manages to land in guard.
killer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
killer slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if killer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
killer stands up from half guard.
killer closes the distance and clinches up with Powell , looking for a takedown. killer pushes Powell against the cage but Powell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
killer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
killer is breathing heavily.
killer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell .
Powell closes the distance and clinches up with killer, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes killer against the cage but killer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
killer pushes Powell up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
killer rushes Powell and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Powell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Powell pushes off an throws an elbow but killer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
killer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powell rushes killer and presses him up against the cage.
Powell lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands an elbow that stopped killer in his tracks for a moment.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
killer tries to stall but Powell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Powell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Powell manages to break the clinch.
killer shoots and misses
and Powell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
killer drops his hands momentarily and Powell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Powell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Powell .
killer can't break the clinch.
Powell digs a right hand underneath killer's ribcage. killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
killer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Powell gets underhooks to prevent killer's takedown attempt.
killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Powell is keeping busy.
killer jumps guard but Powell stands there with killer around his waist. killer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
killer is looking to control Powell 's arms but Powell gets an underhook and turns him. Now killer has his back to the cage.
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
killer lands with a shot to the body.
killer throws a right hand that misses
and Powell moves into the clinch.
killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Powell misses with a knee strike.
killer fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
killer stops a takedown attempt from Powell .
Powell stops a takedown attempt from killer.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
killer tries to score a body lock takedown but Powell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Powell won't allow it.
Powell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
killer tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually killer drops back down to his feet.
Powell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe killer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Powell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from killer.
Powell lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Powell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
killer avoids the head kick by Powell .
killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell gets caught flat footed, as killer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powell keeping full guard, as killer tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Root beer man killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
killer looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
killer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Powell just misses with a elbow thrown towards killer's brow.
Powell managing to block the knees to the body from killer.
killer decides to pull guard.
killer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
killer is taking a breather. Powell 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. killer connects with a nice short shot to Powell 's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
killer is looking for a kimura but Powell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for killer to get the leverage.
Powell wants to improve his position but killer is controlling well.
Still in half guard, killer seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
killer wants to pass to mount but Powell is defending the position.
killer decides to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from killer.
killer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Root beer man killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
killer blocks a head kick by Powell .
killer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Powell trying to stall but killer improves his position.
Powell tries a knee to the head but killer blocks it.
Powell wants to break the clinch but can't.
killer can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell goes for a takedown in the clinch but killer prevents it.
Powell wants to break free but killer has control.
killer wants to stall.
Powell lands a nice knee to the body.
Powell is working for takedown but killer is calmly controlling the position for now.
killer is looking to control Powell 's arms but Powell gets an underhook and turns him. Now killer has his back to the cage.
killer tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
killer is pressed up against the cage. Powell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag killer down to the mat. killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
killer circles away from the clinch attempt
and killer counters with a single leg into guard. Powell didn't expect that.
Powell 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.
Powell wants to get back to his feet but killer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
killer postures up.
killer stopping the sweep attempt from Powell .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is trying to control the position but killer postures up.
killer preventing the sweep.
Powell looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
killer closes the distance but Powell moves to the side
and Powell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
killer trying to stall but Powell improves his position.
Powell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
killer is working for takedown but Powell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
killer tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
killer tries for a takedown but Powell manages to get underhooks.
Powell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Powell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
killer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. killer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
killer working a defensive guard here.
killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
killer keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
killer is trying to keep Powell in close.
killer looking for a sweep. Not yet killer, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powell swivels and escapes.
Powell is looking to clinch.
killer tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Root beer man killer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Powell wants to clinch up but killer keeps it at a distance.
Powell tries to clinch but killer is having none of it.
killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powell .
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
killer tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
killer tries for a takedown but Powell circles away easily
and Powell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Powell prevents killer from breaking the clinch.
Powell scores with a knee to the head.
killer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Powell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Powell tries to sprawl out of it but killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Root beer man killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell has killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Powell tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell misses with a two punch combination.
killer clinches but Powell breaks the clinch
and Powell counters with a good low kick that killer was not able to check.
killer avoids the body shot from Powell .
Powell doesn't manage to clinch there - killer circles away.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left and a right from Powell both land. Nice combination.
killer fails with a takedown attempt.
killer tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch up but killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powell feints and as killer raises his hands in defense, Powell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
killer has control of Powell 's left arm, preventing Powell from doing any damage.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
killer keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
Powell postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
killer pushes Powell off and gets back to his feet.
killer throws a chopping leg kick but Powell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Powell clinches with his opponent.
killer can't break the clinch.
killer wants a takedown.
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but killer pushes him off.
Powell throws a big shot that misses.
Powell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Powell moves into the clinch.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Powell won't allow it.
Powell prevents the takedown attempt.
Powell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
killer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
killer slips a nice elbow through Powell 's hands, connecting with Powell 's forehead.
killer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
killer controlling the pace.
killer working the head and body with strikes.
killer decides to stand up.
killer clinches up against the cage.
Brandon Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powell looking to stall.
killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Powell .
I think killer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Root beer man killer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Guervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Goldwhig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldwhig has chosen It's Bobcat as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Billy Goldwhig enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Guervo!
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, Billy Goldwhig!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldwhig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guervo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldwhig wants to control but Guervo is keeping him busy.
Guervo is looking to reverse the position.
Goldwhig tries to move to mount but Guervo blocks the move with his legs.
Guervo is trying to improve his position.
Goldwhig wants to control but Guervo is keeping him busy.
Guervo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goldwhig tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldwhig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guervo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Guervo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldwhig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guervo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldwhig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goldwhig looking for a guillotine here but Guervo defends easily.
Guervo passes Goldwhig's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goldwhig looks gassed!
Guervo prevents Goldwhig from improving his position.
Guervo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Guervo working over Goldwhig with some ground and pound. Goldwhig looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldwhig missing with punches from the bottom.
Goldwhig is looking for a sweep. Guervo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldwhig trying to control but Guervo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guervo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guervo passes into side control, despite Goldwhig's attempt to control the position.
Guervo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guervo trying to control the action but Goldwhig is working from the bottom.
Guervo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goldwhig to see if he's OK.
Goldwhig wants to control but Guervo postures up.
Guervo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goldwhig tries to improve position but can't.
Guervo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldwhig struggling a bit here.
Goldwhig manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldwhig makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goldwhig.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldwhig is on top in guard.
Goldwhig wants to pass the guard but Guervo is keeping the position.
Goldwhig drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goldwhig jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goldwhig drops back looking for a leg! Guervo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guervo manages to kick Goldwhig off! Goldwhig jumps back into Guervo's guard.
Guervo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Guervo wants to control the position but Goldwhig says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Goldwhig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guervo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guervo missing with punches from the bottom.
Goldwhig trying to control the action but Guervo is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldwhig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Goldwhig stands and throws Guervo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldwhig wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guervo, who protects the arm well.
Guervo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldwhig off and has taken his back!
Goldwhig tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Guervo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goldwhig is rocked!
Guervo postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Goldwhig bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Guervo and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Guervo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ash Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Houston!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ketchum shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ketchum shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Ketchum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ketchum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houston but Houston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houston darts in and clinches Ketchum up against the cage.
Ketchum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Houston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Houston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Houston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ketchum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Houston clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ketchum struggling to land strikes to the head as Houston covers up.
Ketchum is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Houston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Houston for a finish.
Ketchum is breathing heavily.
Houston looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ketchum is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Houston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Houston controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Houston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ketchum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum misses with an elbow to the head.
Ketchum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Houston is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ketchum working for a choke but Houston is defending well.
Houston controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Houston takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ketchum working for the choke.
Ketchum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ketchum. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Ketchum lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Houston won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Ketchum off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ash Ketchum!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MyBalls MyWord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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220 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MyBalls MyWord!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MyWord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MyWord swinging wilding here.
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MyWord misses with a double jab.
Clay drops MyWord with a right and a left! Clay comes rushing in but MyWord regains his composure and manages to keep Clay in guard.
MyWord is rocked!
It looks like MyBalls MyWord has been cut.
Clay passes into half guard.
MyWord is still in real trouble! Can Clay finish him?
MyWord blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clay.
MyWord seems to have recovered his senses.
Clay gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Clay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MyWord misses with a double jab
and Clay counters with a series of strikes. MyWord will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clay connects with a stiff jab that staggers MyWord - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cassius Clay!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Grove could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Williams's chin.
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Grove!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a combination. Grove tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Grove shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grove.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grove. Grove circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grove closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Grove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Grove's head back.
Grove takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grove is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grove looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Grove persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Grove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Grove's defenses. It connects perfectly with Grove's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Williams!
Paul Williams is the new bantamweight champion!
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