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WCC Assassins I - Unify PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between How Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, How Long!
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, Conner Kent!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long tries to clinch but Kent moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kent can't find room to land a body shot as Long controls the action.
Nice elbow from Long.
Kent has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long landing knees to the head.
Kent takes an elbow to the temple.
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kent's face.
Kent looking for a takedown.
Kent is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
How Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Kent.
Long using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Long smiles and moves away.
Conner Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Long moves into the clinch.
Long gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kent.
Long lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long lands an elbow just above Kent 's eye.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Long.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kent goes for a takedown attempt but Long pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kent looks gassed!
Kent closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Kent pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kent shoots in for a takedown but Long shows good takedown defense.
Long shoots in and bounces Kent off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Long stands and steps away. Kent gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kent tries for a takedown but Long circles away easily
and Long moves into the clinch.
Long with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kent's face.
Long landing knees to the head.
Long with a knee to the head.
Long lands an elbow that stopped Kent in his tracks for a moment.
Long blocking some punches.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Long lands an elbow inside.
Long lands an elbow just above Kent 's eye.
Long lands a nice knee to the body.
Long using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kent has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Long lands an elbow inside that Kent shrugs off.
Long lands a nice elbow.
Long throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kent looking for a takedown.
Kent looking for a takedown.
Long is pressed up against the cage. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Long down to the mat. Long avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Long gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kent.
Kent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kent tries to pull guard but Long holds him up against the cage and eventually Kent drops back down to his feet.
Kent tries to pull guard but Long holds him up against the cage and eventually Kent drops back down to his feet.
Long misses with a knee to the head.
Kent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kent working a defensive guard here.
Kent escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent looking for a sweep. Not yet Kent, not yet.
Kent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kent is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
How Long dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Long wants to clinch.
Long wants to clinch.
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Long showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent has a hand on Long's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Long takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kent wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kent rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Long decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent clinches but Long breaks the clinch
and Long counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Long.
Long crunches a lovely knee into Kent's ribcage.
Kent is breathing heavily.
Kent wants to get back to striking at distance but Long won't allow it.
Kent takes an elbow to the temple.
Kent jumps guard.
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt
and Long counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Long crunches a lovely knee into Kent's ribcage.
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kent's face.
Long landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Long lands an elbow inside that Kent shrugs off.
Long gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kent.
How Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Kent.
Long scores with a knee to the head.
Kent goes for a takedown attempt but Long pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conner Kent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Long counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent takes an elbow to the forehead.
Long tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kent has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Long uses from the top position.
Kent 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.
Kent controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Long decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kent gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Long counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kent won't be happy with that.
Kent is looking for a sweep.
Kent struggling a bit here.
Kent tries to improve position but can't.
Kent tries to control but Long manages to take his back.
Kent trying to control the hands but Long won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
How Long dominated that second round.
That's time! Long's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Long pushes Kent up against the cage in a clinch.
Long lands a knee to the head.
Kent has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kent tries to score a body lock takedown but Long shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Long lands a knee to the head.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Long keeps control of Kent as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kent's face.
Long lands a knee to the head.
Kent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Long prevents it.
How Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conner Kent.
Kent tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kent fails to pull guard.
Long connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kent's face.
Long lands an elbow just above Kent 's eye.
Kent takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kent takes an elbow to the temple.
Long lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kent has had enough of the clinch but Long keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Long.
Long prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Long.
Long lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Long tries a knee to the head but Kent blocks it.
Long landing knees to the head.
Long gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Long landing knees to the head.
Kent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Long using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Long with a knee to the head.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Long throws an elbow but it misses.
Kent blocks an elbow strike from Long.
Long prevents Kent from breaking the clinch.
Long looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kent tries to pull guard but Long holds him up against the cage and eventually Kent drops back down to his feet.
Long trying to land knees to the body.
Long throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kent blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Long.
Kent looking for a takedown.
Long lands an elbow inside that Kent shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Long connects with a knee to the head.
Long landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Long.
Long lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Long comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Long stops a takedown attempt from Kent.
Nice elbow from Long.
Long with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kent is rocked!
Kent wants a takedown but no success here.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Long finish him?
Long with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kent seems to have recovered his senses.
Kent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long tries a knee to the head but Kent blocks it.
A knee to the head by Long.
Kent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Long.
Long lands a damaging elbow.
Long comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kent takes an elbow to the temple.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Long lands a nice knee to the body.
Long landing knees to the head.
Long gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kent jumps guard but Long stands there with Kent around his waist. Kent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long lands an elbow inside that Kent shrugs off.
Kent is working for takedown but Long is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long crunches a lovely knee into Kent's ribcage.
Long scores with a knee to the head.
Long connects with a knee to the head.
Long scores with a knee to the head.
Kent is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Long with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Long throws an elbow but misses.
Kent successfully pulls guard.
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Kent.
Kent trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard.
Long is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Long landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Long unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kent takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kent fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kent tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Long.
Conner Kent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Long.
Kent digs a right hand into Long's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Long's gas tank.
Long lands a knee to the head.
Kent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away.
Long moves into range and clinches up with Kent.
And that's the end of the fight!
How Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Long has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... How Long!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Almeida!
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, Bill Krause!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Krause misses.
Krause wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Almeida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Krause wants to clinch up but Almeida keeps it at a distance.
Krause tries to close the distance and clinch but Almeida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almeida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krause.
Krause takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Almeida tries to land a leg kick but Krause saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Almeida misses.
Krause clinches up against the cage.
Almeida keeps control of Krause as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krause comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Fabio Almeida has been cut.
Krause escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krause fails in his attempt to clinch.
Almeida throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krause tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krause wants to clinch.
Almeida could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Almeida lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Almeida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krause's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Krause.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almeida throws a leg kick which misses Krause's front leg but catches the back leg as Krause tries to avoid it.
Almeida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause is looking to clinch.
Krause tries to clinch up but Almeida circles away and keeps his distance.
Bill Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krause looks gassed!
Almeida looks for a takedown but Krause sprawls well.
Krause throws a series of punches but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida tries a head kick but it misses.
Almeida clinches up with Krause and pushes him back against the cage.
Krause is fighting off a takedown attempt but Almeida is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Krause to the mat. Krause regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Almeida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krause can do anything to dispel that myth.
Almeida forces his way into half guard.
Krause keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Almeida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krause does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almeida throwing shots but Krause is blocking nicely.
Almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Almeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krause keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Almeida is looking for a kimura here.
Almeida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Almeida decides to return to a standing position.
Krause tries to clinch but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krause's waist but Krause gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
Almeida is looking to slow Krause down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Almeida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Almeida throws a nice looking combination but Krause bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krause avoids the head kick by Almeida.
Krause is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krause scores a nice knee to the body.
Almeida misses with the head strike.
Krause is trying to stall.
Krause missing with knees to the body.
Krause on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Almeida misses with a knee to the head.
Krause lands a damaging elbow.
Krause breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krause closes the distance looking to clinch
and Almeida counters by clinching up.
Almeida fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krause crunches a lovely knee into Almeida's ribcage.
Krause stalling the fight.
Almeida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krause pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krause crunches a lovely knee into Almeida's ribcage.
Krause unloads a knee to the mid-section. Almeida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Almeida misses with a knee strike.
Almeida tries a knee to the head but Krause blocks it.
Krause wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Krause avoiding damage as Almeida throws knees to the body.
Krause wants to break free but Almeida has control.
Almeida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Almeida missing with knees to the body.
Krause prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krause has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krause lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krause unloads a knee to the mid-section. Almeida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krause holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Krause on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Almeida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Bill Krause has been cut.
Krause tries to land knees in the clinch but Almeida avoids the damage to the body.
Almeida lands a knee to the head.
Almeida pushes Krause back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Almeida takes an elbow to the temple.
Almeida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Almeida.
Almeida drags the fight down to the ground.
Krause would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krause is looking to work some ground and pound but Almeida has wrist control.
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Almeida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krause checks a low kick from Almeida.
Almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause checks the leg kick.
Krause doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Krause blocks a leg kick.
Almeida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida throws a sloppy head kick and Krause moves out of range easily.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses.
Krause tries to clinch but Almeida moves out of range.
Krause tries to clinch up
and Almeida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krause's guard.
Almeida drops back looking for a leg! Krause is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krause manages to kick Almeida off! Almeida jumps back into Krause's guard.
Almeida with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida stops Krause from standing up.
Almeida 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.
Almeida postures up in Krause's guard and throws a big left but Krause blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida lands a couple of digs.
Almeida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
Krause working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almeida.
Krause really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almeida. 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 two 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.
Almeida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krause is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krause looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krause tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krause tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almeida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Krause.
Krause takes the fight into the clinch.
Almeida tries for a takedown but Krause manages to get underhooks.
Almeida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krause has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krause on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krause escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krause moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Krause finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Almeida dodges the punch combination from Krause.
Almeida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Almeida shoots in but Krause avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Almeida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krause checks a low kick from Almeida.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses.
Almeida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krause's head.
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krause, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida decides to pull guard.
Almeida wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Krause has his hands clasped together but Almeida extends an breaks Krause's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Almeida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fabio Almeida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Jerome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome comes to the cage accompanied by Dance with the Devil-Immortal Technique. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Jerome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Langston!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Langston.
Langston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jerome.
Jerome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langston moves away.
Jerome has Langston up against the cage in a clinch.
Jerome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Langston is keeping busy.
Langston prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Jerome.
Langston wants a takedown.
Jerome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langston waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jerome.
Jerome looks to score with a jab to the body but Langston is just out of range.
A big right from Jerome misses.
Jerome drops Langston with a left and a right! Oh, Langston is hurt - Jerome dives into side control looking to finish!
Langston is rocked!
It looks like Howard Langston has been cut.
Jerome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jerome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Langston is still in real trouble! Can Jerome finish him?
Langston is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston seems to have recovered his senses.
Langston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jerome.
Langston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langston throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jerome goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Langston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerome's guard! Nice work there by Langston!
Langston stopping the sweep attempt from Jerome.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jerome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two 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.
Langston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Langston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jerome is breathing heavily.
Jerome has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jerome there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Langston finds it's way through Jerome's defenses.
Jerome is rocked!
Jerome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langston.
Oh Jerome is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jerome just misses with a punch to the body.
Jerome seems to have got his legs back now.
Jerome waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Langston.
Langston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Langston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jerome wants to control but Langston is keeping busy.
Jerome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jerome is looking to control Langston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jerome avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jerome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Jerome wants to get back to full guard.
Langston is keen to just control but Jerome is a slippery customer.
Jerome is looking for a sweep. Langston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jerome is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Langston pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jerome moves in looking to clinch but Langston pushes him off.
Langston throws a nice looking combination but Jerome bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jerome connects with a body shot.
A choreographed right hand from Jerome misses the target.
Jerome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jerome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Langston.
Langston takes one to the side of the head.
Al Jerome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Langston scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Langston misses.
Jerome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Langston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jerome fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Langston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jerome sprawls well initially but Langston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jerome is trying to maintain the position but Langston is very close to passing his half guard.
Langston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jerome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Langston there.
Langston tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jerome controls his leg.
Jerome trying to control but Langston postures up.
Langston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jerome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Langston escapes and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langston slips a jab and a cross from Jerome.
Langston fails with the takedown
and Jerome counters with a shoot takedown. Langston fights it but they end up in 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!
Langston kicks Jerome off and gets 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 Al Jerome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Langston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jerome lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Langston is looking to close the distance but Jerome sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Langston crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Langston is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Al Jerome!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaiah Maxwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Maxwell!
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, Timmy Brown!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Maxwell pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Maxwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown 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 Isaiah Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Maxwell with that takedown attempt.
Brown throws a right hand that Maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Maxwell also avoids with ease.
Brown Rushes Maxwell and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Maxwell is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Brown Piles on the pressure and Maxwell crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between GI Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Henry Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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, GI Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Henry Irons!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe scores with a jab. Irons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irons scores a takedown into full mount!
Joe is trying to escape the mount but Irons keeps good control and instead manages to take Joe's back.
Joe tries to escape but Irons has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Joe is keeping busy.
Joe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Irons is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Joe is defending well though. Irons let's go of the attempt for now.
Irons doesn't have the hooks in and Joe manages to turn into his guard.
Irons had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Joe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Irons Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Joe's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons keeps control of the position as Joe tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Joe staying busy and making it hard for Irons to control.
Irons controlling the position well here. Joe rolled but Irons kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Irons's arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Irons struggling to keep hold of the position.
Irons tightening his grip on Joe, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Irons is looking for the choke from the back position but Joe is controlling his hands well.
Irons looks gassed!
Joe avoids the strikes from Irons.
Irons lands strikes to the head.
Irons is looking for the choke from the back position but Joe is controlling his hands well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Irons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Joe tries to roll but Irons sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Joe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Irons's guard. Nice work there by Joe.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Irons's guard.
Irons is trying to control the position but Joe postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Irons shoots in looking for a takedown. Joe tries to sprawl out of it but Irons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Irons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Irons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Irons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Irons. Irons gets slowly back to his feet.
GI Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry Irons.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Irons dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joe throws the left hand but Irons avoids the punch easily.
Irons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Joe looks to land a combination but Irons avoids it well.
Joe slow jab from Irons misses its intended target.
Irons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joe.
Irons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Irons staying out of range there.
Irons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Irons connects with a nice short shot to Joe's temple.
Irons wants to work for an arm triangle but Joe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Irons content to control rather than advance.
Irons is looking for a kimura here.
Irons wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Irons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Irons works his way into side control.
Irons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Irons moves into full mount!
Irons looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irons with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe has given up his back. Will we see Irons going for some submissions?
Irons has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Joe is in real trouble here. Irons gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Joe is tapping out! Irons wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Henry Irons!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khadaffi Janjalani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and willie QUIK PHISH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). QUIK PHISH has chosen PIMP JUICE as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khadaffi Janjalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, willie QUIK PHISH!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjalani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Janjalani lands in his opponent's guard.
QUIK PHISH wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janjalani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed QUIK PHISH's guard.
Janjalani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
QUIK PHISH is looking to improve his position.
Janjalani wants to lay and pray for a moment but QUIK PHISH keeps working.
QUIK PHISH is looking to improve his position.
QUIK PHISH won't allow Janjalani to pass to mount.
QUIK PHISH looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Janjalani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Janjalani is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
QUIK PHISH is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
QUIK PHISH gets back to full guard.
Janjalani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Janjalani preventing the sweep.
Janjalani pushing down on QUIK PHISH's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Janjalani is working for a kimura but QUIK PHISH is defending it quite comfortably.
Janjalani is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
QUIK PHISH gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on QUIK PHISH, up you get!
QUIK PHISH motions for Janjalani to come forward. QUIK PHISH throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
QUIK PHISH swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
QUIK PHISH pivots, looking for a leg kick but Janjalani is out of range and QUIK PHISH settles back down.
Janjalani shoots in and drives through. QUIK PHISH sprawls well.
Janjalani falls off balance throwing a combination
and QUIK PHISH connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
QUIK PHISH cracks Janjalani with a good jab.
QUIK PHISH scores with a jab to the body.
QUIK PHISH jabs Janjalani right on the nose. Janjalani blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and QUIK PHISH counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from QUIK PHISH.
Janjalani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts QUIK PHISH as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khadaffi Janjalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from QUIK PHISH.
Janjalani shoots in for a double leg but QUIK PHISH sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Janjalani shoots in for a takedown but QUIK PHISH shows good takedown defense.
QUIK PHISH with a lazy takedown attempt
and Janjalani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Janjalani works his way into side control.
Janjalani advances to mount.
Janjalani forces the positional change into back control.
Janjalani controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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!
Janjalani lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can QUIK PHISH hold on?!
QUIK PHISH trying to control the position but Janjalani manages to sink in the hooks.
Janjalani keeps control of the position as QUIK PHISH tries to break free.
Janjalani has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
QUIK PHISH trying to control the hands but Janjalani breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadaffi Janjalani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
QUIK PHISH goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Khadaffi Janjalani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
QUIK PHISH misses with a takedown attempt
and Janjalani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Janjalani 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.
QUIK PHISH is looking to control Janjalani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can QUIK PHISH avoid being mounted?
Janjalani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
QUIK PHISH won't allow Janjalani to pass to mount.
QUIK PHISH tries to get to full guard but Janjalani has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
QUIK PHISH is looking to control Janjalani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can QUIK PHISH avoid being mounted?
QUIK PHISH wants to get back to full guard.
QUIK PHISH is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
QUIK PHISH stuffs the takedown.
Janjalani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? QUIK PHISH is fending him off so far but Janjalani persists. Nope, QUIK PHISH circles away and we're back to standing.
QUIK PHISH bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
QUIK PHISH gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Janjalani counters with a shoot takedown. QUIK PHISH fights it but they end up in guard.
QUIK PHISH is rocked!
Janjalani passes QUIK PHISH's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
QUIK PHISH gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani won't allow QUIK PHISH to sweep him here.
QUIK PHISH pushes Janjalani off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from QUIK PHISH misses
and Janjalani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
QUIK PHISH is still in real trouble! Can Janjalani finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
QUIK PHISH can't keep his opponent in guard - Janjalani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
QUIK PHISH seems to have recovered his senses.
QUIK PHISH trying to hold on to Janjalani's head to control him but Janjalani postures up.
Janjalani is nestled in close to QUIK PHISH, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
QUIK PHISH is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Janjalani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Janjalani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. QUIK PHISH manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
QUIK PHISH wants to sweep here but Janjalani controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janjalani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janjalani won't allow QUIK PHISH to get back to his feet.
QUIK PHISH had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Janjalani is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. QUIK PHISH Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Janjalani's back instead.
Janjalani turns into QUIK PHISH and is now in his guard.
QUIK PHISH tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janjalani working some strikes from top position.
QUIK PHISH is trying to control the position from the bottom.
QUIK PHISH looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Janjalani passes into side control.
Janjalani trying to control the action but QUIK PHISH is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
QUIK PHISH regains half guard.
QUIK PHISH trying to control here.
QUIK PHISH tries to get to full guard but Janjalani has control of the leg.
QUIK PHISH wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
QUIK PHISH is defending against the submission attempts here by Janjalani.
QUIK PHISH tries to get to full guard but Janjalani has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khadaffi Janjalani dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Janjalani slips a straight right by QUIK PHISH.
QUIK PHISH misses with a body shot
and Janjalani counters with a takedown into side control.
Janjalani lands a few punches from side control.
QUIK PHISH is trying to work for a sweep but Janjalani has mounted him!
Janjalani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janjalani looking to control but QUIK PHISH is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Janjalani moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, QUIK PHISH has worked his arm free - good work by QUIK PHISH!
QUIK PHISH sneaks back into half guard.
QUIK PHISH takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
QUIK PHISH is in trouble now - Janjalani has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjalani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Janjalani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Janjalani lands a big shot there that rocks QUIK PHISH but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Janjalani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janjalani loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have QUIK PHISH scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Janjalani land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Janjalani stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadaffi Janjalani!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cheadle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheadle has chosen Blood Red Sandman by Lordi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladamir Drago!
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, Don Cheadle!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheadle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drago.
Cheadle lands with a nice body punch.
Cheadle throws a right hand that Drago ducks under and follows up with a left that Drago also avoids with ease.
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheadle.
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheadle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Drago fails with the takedown.
Cheadle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Cheadle lands with a right hand.
Drago wants to clinch.
Cheadle lands an overhand right.
It looks like Vladamir Drago has been cut.
Cheadle lands with a right that hurts Drago. Drago looks to clinch but Cheadle throws a short knee that drops Drago. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Don Cheadle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod Borovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Im to Sexy. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rod Borovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Escobar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar with a poor takedown
and Borovsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escobar won't be happy with that.
Borovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Borovsky tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borovsky is working hard here to advance position.
Escobar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Borovsky's best efforts.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
Borovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Borovsky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Borovsky, into his guard.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.
Borovsky tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar is pressing down on Borovsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borovsky is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Borovsky defends the submission attempt.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Borovsky is defending well.
Borovsky is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Borovsky is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borovsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Borovsky keeps moving.
Borovsky has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Borovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borovsky is breathing heavily.
Borovsky keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Borovsky has an active guard here but Escobar has managed to pass into half guard.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Borovsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Borovsky.
Escobar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Escobar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Escobar is trying to stick to Borovsky's back but Borovsky is turning into Escobar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escobar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Borovsky.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borovsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borovsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borovsky passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borovsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escobar defends it well.
Borovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borovsky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borovsky's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borovsky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar trying to control but Borovsky is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borovsky keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Borovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borovsky has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar 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.
Borovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Rod Borovsky 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.
Escobar shoots and misses
and Borovsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Borovsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borovsky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escobar, who protects the arm well.
Borovsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Escobar is trying to improve his position.
Borovsky advances nicely into full mount.
Escobar is desperately trying to improve his position but Borovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Borovsky pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Borovsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobar frees his head quite easily.
Borovsky has control of Escobar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Escobar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to escape the mount.
Borovsky avoids the attempt from Escobar to control.
Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borovsky wants to finish this one by submission but Escobar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Borovsky.
Borovsky is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Escobar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Escobar!
Escobar 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 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.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Borovsky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Borovsky looking for the choke from the back.
Rod Borovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar tries to break free.
Escobar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borovsky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Escobar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borovsky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky pushing down on Escobar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Borovsky 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.
Borovsky is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borovsky to get the leverage.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.
Borovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Escobar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Borovsky drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Borovsky off! Borovsky jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Borovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Borovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Borovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borovsky fails to land the takedown.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borovsky manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Borovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar which made him look bad.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borovsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Borovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Borovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
Borovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar has his foot on Borovsky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borovsky works his way back into a safe position though.
Borovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borovsky 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.
Borovsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Escobar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Escobar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Escobar!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar works to advance to full mount. Borovsky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Borovsky is looking to improve his position but Escobar isn't that keen on the idea.
Borovsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borovsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borovsky keeps working.
Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Borovsky defends the submission attempt.
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borovsky defends it well.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Borovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Borovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar fails with the takedown
and Borovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Escobar won't allow Borovsky to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Borovsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borovsky with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Borovsky thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Borovsky clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Borovsky tries for a takedown but Escobar circles away easily
and Escobar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Borovsky's guard now.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borovsky is keeping the position for now.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Borovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Borovsky is keeping the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Borovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borovsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Borovsky looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Borovsky has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Borovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borovsky keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borovsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar advances to full mount.
Escobar has hold of Borovsky's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borovsky manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Borovsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Borovsky is having none of it.
Borovsky is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Borovsky regains half guard.
Borovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Borovsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borovsky looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Borovsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borovsky is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobar passes into half guard.
Escobar is keen to just control but Borovsky is a slippery customer.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Borovsky is defending the position.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Borovsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borovsky is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borovsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Borovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Juan Escobar 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Borovsky moves away and avoids it.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Borovsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Borovsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Borovsky works his way into full mount!
Escobar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borovsky is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Escobar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar looking to control.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borovsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borovsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Borovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borovsky is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borovsky looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar passes Borovsky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borovsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Borovsky has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Borovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borovsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Borovsky keeps moving.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar pushes down on Borovsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control the action but Borovsky is working from the bottom.
Escobar prevents Borovsky from improving his position.
Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Borovsky!
Borovsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobar looking to control but Borovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar is working for a guillotine from mount but Borovsky frees his head quite easily.
Borovsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Escobar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Juan Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar takes Borovsky's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Borovsky is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Escobar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Borovsky is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Escobar has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Borovsky taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Escobar!
Juan Escobar is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Zod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zod is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kneel Before Zod. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Logan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, General Zod!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan drops Zod with a right and a left! Logan comes rushing in but Zod regains his composure and manages to keep Logan in guard.
Zod is rocked!
Logan wants to get up but he can't break Zod's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zod is still in real trouble! Can Logan finish him?
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Zod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zod seems to have recovered his senses.
Logan wants to stand and escape but instead Zod has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zod with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zod postures up and lands a big shot to Logan's brow.
Zod has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Logan is looking to stand up but Zod isn't so interested in that idea.
Zod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Logan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zod on the ground.
Zod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zod prevents Logan from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zod distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan controls Zod momentarily but Zod frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan wants to stand and escape but Zod is having none of it.
Zod pushing down on Logan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Logan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Logan tries to get out of the position.
Zod slows the pace down in half guard.
Zod trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Zod slips a nice elbow through Logan's hands, connecting with Logan's forehead.
Zod prevents Logan from standing back up.
Zod working Logan over with strikes.
Zod stops Logan from getting back to his feet.
Logan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zod manages to mount him!
Zod mounts Logan! Really nice guard pass there!
Logan has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Logan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zod has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Logan! Can he survive? No! He's out! Zod gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). General Zod!
General Zod is the new heavyweight champion!
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