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KONFLIKT X PBP Commentary |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tortoise Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen renegade as his entrance music. 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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255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tortoise Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller shoots in but Church avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tortoise Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Miller.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Church swivels and escapes.
Miller looks gassed!
Church clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Church breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Church forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Church misses with a knee strike.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Church breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Church saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Church tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Church circles away.
Brock Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Church moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Church.
Church crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Miller tightens his grip and picks Church up, before dumping him to the ground. Church manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Church wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Church is keeping the position.
Church keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Church throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Church is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Church sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Church scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Church scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller is trying to keep Church in close.
Miller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller shoots and misses
and Church counters with a good, hard body kick but Miller shrugs it off.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Church counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but Church won't allow it.
Church misses with a knee to the head.
Church with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Church.
Church gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Church wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Church prevents it.
Church misses with a hook to the ribs.
Church misses with a knee to the head.
Miller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Church is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller won't allow Church to sweep him here.
Miller wants to control from the top but Church keeps moving.
Church wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Miller is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Church trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Church finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Church shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Church throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tortoise Church dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller scores with a takedown into Church's guard.
Miller trying to control but Church is working from the bottom.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Church is keeping the position.
Church is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller won't allow Church to get back to his feet.
Church had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miller is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Church Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miller's back instead.
Church not allowing Miller to control his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church throws a series of strikes and Miller wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Church throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller wants to control but Church is having none of it.
Church putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Church landing punches.
Church is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miller is surviving well by controlling Church's body position as best he can.
Church landing shots from mount.
Church landing punches.
Church looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Church wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Church.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church avoids the attempt from Miller to control.
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Church is working away from the top position though.
Church throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Church has control of the leg.
Miller gets full guard.
Church working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Church counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Church landing some decent shots from guard.
Church postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Church defends easily.
Church is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Church postures up.
Church decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Church tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Church.
Church is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Church tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Church holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Church gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tortoise Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Miller.
A knee to the head by Church.
Church landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Church jumps guard but Miller stands there with Church around his waist. Church gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries for a takedown but Church manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Church can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Church looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller is working Church over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tortoise Church dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Church counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Church shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Church tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Tortoise Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Miller.
Church lands a nice uppercut.
Church prevents a takedown attempt there.
Church prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller has Church pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Church manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Church tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Church is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Church prevents the takedown attempt.
Church goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Church counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Church tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Church is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Church is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Church throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Church counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Church trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Church stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Church wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Church is one step ahead there.
Church stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Church just stands there and leans against the cage.
Church manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tortoise Church overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is working Church over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller pushing down on Church's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Church does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Church is looking to improve his position.
Church is not content to let Miller control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church looks like he's trying to stand up.
Church is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Church counters by clinching up.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Church has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Church is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
Miller wants to escape the position.
Church lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Church lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Church lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Church scores with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Church gets his hands free as Miller looks to control.
Miller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Church landing punches.
Church is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Miller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Miller blocking the ground and pound.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Church with shots to the head and body - Miller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller is rocked!
It looks like Brock Miller has been cut.
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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Church! Miller is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tortoise Church!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velazques (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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224 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Velazques!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazques is looking to slow Power down with leg kicks.
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velazques throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velazques misses with a leg kick.
Velazques tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Velazques swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power moves out of range of the leg kick from Velazques.
Power moves out of range of the leg kick from Velazques.
Power shoots in but Velazques avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velazques motions for Power to come forward. Velazques throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Velazques pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Velazques misses.
Power checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Power shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velazques but Velazques pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power wants to clinch up but Velazques keeps it at a distance.
Cain Velazques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazques throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Velazques circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velazques throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velazques throws a leg kick that misses.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power checks a low kick from Velazques.
Power lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Power.
Velazques is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
Velazques misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Power closes the distance and clinches up with Velazques, looking for a takedown. Power pushes Velazques against the cage but Velazques circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velazques swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
Velazques throws a leg kick that misses.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Velazques moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
Velazques tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Velazques misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
Velazques is looking to score with low kicks.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
Power checks the leg kick.
Power shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velazques's guard.
Velazques thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Power trying to control but Velazques is working from the bottom.
Velazques is looking to sweep but instead, Power has passed into half guard.
Velazques is staying active underneath Power, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Velazques throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power wants to take a breather but Velazques is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Velazques lands with a thumping leg kick.
Velazques throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Velazques.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Velazques sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velazques is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Velazques circles away and we're back to standing.
Power is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velazques. Velazques obviously looking to wear him down.
Velazques throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cain Velazques is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazques throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Power blocks a leg kick.
Velazques attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velazques attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power looks for a takedown but Velazques sprawls well.
Velazques dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazques tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Velazques motions for Power to come forward. Velazques throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Velazques scores with a leg kick.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velazques tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power shoots in for a double leg but Velazques sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Power shoots for a takedown but Velazques saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Power shoots in but Velazques avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Power checks a low kick from Velazques.
Velazques throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Power checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Power.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velazques connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velazques dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velazques throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velazques throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Velazques stuffs the takedown.
Velazques keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velazques tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazques shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velazques throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power checks a low kick from Velazques.
Velazques fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Velazques which made him look bad.
Velazques 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.
Cain Velazques seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Velazques.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velazques throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazques motions for Power to come forward. Velazques throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Velazques as he avoids it easily.
Power looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velazques is fending him off so far but Power persists. Nope, Velazques circles away and we're back to standing.
Velazques scoring well with a low kick there.
Velazques cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
Velazques finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velazques keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Power changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velazques tries to avoid it but Power manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velazques to the ground. Velazques escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velazques showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Power.
Power throws a right and a left that Velazques avoids nicely.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velazques 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazques finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Velazques throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Velazques throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Velazques throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Velazques slips a jab and a cross from Power.
Velazques feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Velazques sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velazques tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power shoots for a double leg takedown but Velazques sprawls well. He's pushed Power's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velazques but Velazques pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velazques dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
Velazques misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velazques swivels and escapes.
Velazques throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power checks a low kick from Velazques.
Velazques wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A leg kick checked by Power.
Power checks a low kick from Velazques.
Velazques wants to slow Power down by chopping away at his legs.
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.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velazques throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Power stuns Velazques with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power is looking to clinch.
Velazques throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power shoots in but Velazques avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
Velazques throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velazques 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.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Velazques circles away.
Power shoots in and drives through. Velazques sprawls well.
Velazques moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Velazques stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Velazques throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velazques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Power shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velazques pinned against the cage. Velazques gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velazques keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Power checks a leg kick.
Velazques tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Power looks for a takedown but Velazques sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velazques motions for Power to come forward. Velazques throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velazques.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velazques, right into the meat.
Velazques tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Velazques, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power misses with a takedown attempt - Velazques sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
Velazques lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazques walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velazques tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Velazques stuffs the takedown attempt from Power. Power gets slowly back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Velazques wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Power checks a leg kick.
Velazques throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Power tries to clinch but Velazques moves out of range.
Power shoots in but Velazques avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velazques attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Velazques uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Nice takedown defense from Velazques. No joy for Power on that attempt.
Velazques walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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.
Velazques is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
Velazques 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.
Power misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velazques tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velazques lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velazques tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Velazques throws a leg kick that misses.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velazques lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Velazques dodges the punch combination from Power.
Velazques attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power shoots for a takedown but Velazques saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Velazques shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velazques swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Velazques throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazques stuffs the takedown.
Power throws a right and a left that Velazques avoids nicely.
Velazques misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velazques throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.
Power tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Velazques swivels and escapes.
Power throws a series of punches but Velazques avoids them all with ease.
Velazques keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velazques keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velazques throws a low kick, looking for Power's leg but Power calmly moves out of range.
Velazques fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Power fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Power closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velazques circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some bone on bone action there as Power checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velazques lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velazques motions for Power to come forward. Velazques throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to de liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Velazques walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Power tries to bum rush Velazques with a series of wild strikes but Velazques uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velazques tries to score with a low kick but Power moves his leg out of the way.
Velazques tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power blocks a leg kick.
Velazques throws a low kick but it's checked well by Power.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velazques throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Velazques throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Velazques lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velazques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velazques winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velazques!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lesnar has chosen white knuckles as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 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, Raul Hughes!
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, Alex lesnar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raul Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
lesnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
lesnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raul Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex lesnar.
lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
lesnar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
lesnar is rocked!
lesnar is holding his hands too far apart here. Hughes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! lesnar is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raul Hughes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Beckham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Bjorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Beckham!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bjorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beckham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beckham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorn throws a series of punches but Beckham moves out of range.
Bjorn is breathing heavily.
Jab by Beckham.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjorn blocks the leg kick.
Beckham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beckham throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bjorn colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Beckham as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bjorn is left battered and dazed whilst Beckham and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Beckham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Valquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Allen's choice of entrance music: Dying by Obituary. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Allen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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, Ed Valquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Allen!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valquez.
Allen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valquez moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Valquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Allen throws a leg kick but Valquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valquez manages to avoid it.
Allen blocks the body kick.
Valquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Valquez persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen lands a head kick that stumbles Valquez and the fighters go to the mat.
Valquez is rocked!
It looks like Ed Valquez has been cut.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Oh Valquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Valquez looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Valquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Valquez is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to stand up but Valquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valquez wants to get back to full guard.
Allen wants to take a breather but Valquez is having none of it.
Valquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Valquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Valquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valquez tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Valquez checks it well.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Allen.
Valquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valquez is breathing heavily.
Allen lands an elbow inside.
Allen scores a nice knee to the body.
Allen scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Valquez tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Valquez drops back down to his feet.
Allen lands a knee to the body.
Allen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Allen lands a nice knee to the body.
Valquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a knee to the head.
Valquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen lands a nice elbow.
Allen is pressed up against the cage. Valquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Allen down to the mat. Allen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allen tries to clinch but Valquez moves out of range.
Valquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but Valquez persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Valquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valquez passes into half guard.
Allen is trying to maintain the position but Valquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Valquez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Allen tries to reverse the position but Valquez maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valquez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Allen tries to hold on but Valquez postures up.
Allen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valquez avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
Allen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valquez wants to finish this one by submission but Allen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valquez.
Allen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Allen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Valquez is not going to allow Allen to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valquez looking for the RNC.
Allen fending off the submission attempt from Valquez.
Valquez controlling well, preventing Allen from escaping the position.
Valquez gets his hands free as Allen looks to control.
Valquez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valquez is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Allen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Valquez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Valquez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marcos martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Tagra (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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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, marcos martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Tagra!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
martini clinches up against the cage.
martini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tagra backwards.
martini crunches a lovely knee into Tagra's ribcage.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini gets underhooks to prevent Tagra's takedown attempt.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
martini landing knees to the body.
martini stops a takedown attempt from Tagra.
Knees to the body from martini.
Tagra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tagra looks gassed!
martini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
martini with a knee to the head.
Tagra is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Tagra has been cut.
martini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tagra is still on wobbly legs! Can martini finish him?
martini connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Tagra badly! Tagra tumbles to the floor and martini stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). marcos martini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Where is my mind. Mark Florence will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden!
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, Mark Florence!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws a body punch but Florence moves out of range.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but Florence shows good takedown defense.
Durden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Durden preventing the sweep.
Durden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Florence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Florence has escaped and now he's on top!
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Durden wants to sweep but no luck.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Florence from controlling successfully.
Durden looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Florence is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Durden Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Florence's back instead.
Durden looking for the choke from the back.
Durden looking to break Florence's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Florence remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Durden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Durden doesn't have the hooks in and Florence manages to turn into his guard.
Durden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Florence is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Durden.
Durden is not content to let Florence control the position.
Durden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Durden moves into full guard.
Florence passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Durden manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florence preventing the sweep.
Durden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Durden has his foot on Florence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Florence works his way back into a safe position though.
Florence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Durden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Florence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Florence defends easily.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Durden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Florence controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florence trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florence passes into half guard.
Durden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Florence is looking to stand but Florence has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden 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.
Durden shoots in and bounces Florence off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Florence keeping moving, preventing Durden from controlling successfully.
Durden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Florence dives on top into guard.
Florence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden keeping full guard, as Florence tries to pass.
Durden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Florence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Florence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler Durden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Florence passes into half guard.
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.
Durden tries to roll over but Florence keeps him under control.
Florence trying to control from half guard but Durden is working away.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.
Florence misses with a head shot. Durden uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Florence is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durden working for a triangle but Florence defends it easily.
Durden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden is looking for a kimura but Florence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durden to get the leverage.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Florence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
Durden wants to free his trapped foot but Florence is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Florence is out of range.
Florence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Durden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden tries for a takedown but Florence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Florence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Florence is looking to control Durden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Florence avoid being mounted?
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Florence is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Durden is looking for a kimura but Florence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Durden to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Florence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
Florence wants to control but Durden is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Florence wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well.
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Florence is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durden's back!
Durden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Florence's guard. Nice work there by Durden.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durden wants to control from the top but Florence keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florence pulls Durden in close to his closed guard and prevents Durden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Florence is retaining full guard.
Durden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Florence's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Durden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Florence defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Durden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Florence doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Durden.
Durden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Florence keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Durden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2. Clayton Kosh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh!
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, Jamie Foster!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries to clinch but Kosh is having none of it.
Jamie Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries to clinch there but Kosh circles away.
Kosh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kosh is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Foster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kosh trying to pass the guard but Foster defending well.
Kosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Foster tries to roll over but Kosh keeps him under control.
Foster wants to get back to his feet.
Kosh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Foster tries to kick Kosh off but Kosh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kosh is working for a submission of some sort.
Foster tries to kick Kosh off but Kosh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kosh scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosh looking for a guillotine from mount but Foster is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kosh.
Kosh is breathing heavily.
Kosh is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Foster is in real trouble.
Kosh has the hooks in. Foster is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kosh misses with punches from the back.
Foster fending off the submission attempt from Kosh.
Foster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Foster turns into Kosh and is now in his guard.
Kosh has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Kosh keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Kosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Kosh, not yet.
Foster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kosh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foster wants to stand but Kosh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kosh is working an open guard so Foster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kosh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kosh has time to react.
Foster lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosh off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Clayton Kosh has been cut.
No joy there for Foster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamie Foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Kosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kosh avoids the head kick by Foster.
Foster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosh shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kosh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kosh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foster circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Kosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foster throws a solid leg kick but Kosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster.
Foster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosh.
Foster tries to clinch up but Kosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Kosh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foster to the mat! Foster manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Kosh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kosh passes Foster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foster is looking to escape.
Kosh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Foster!
Kosh looking to isolate an arm here. Foster doesn't see it coming and as Kosh extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Kosh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Kosh!
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