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SCAR: Heavy Artillery PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Mertof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Mertof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximus Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mertof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hammer tries to avoid it but Mertof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hammer to the ground. Hammer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mertof throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Mertof tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mertof misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mertof is looking for a sweep.
Hammer trying to control the position but Mertof is working away.
Mertof is trying to buck Hammer off.
Mertof could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammer landing strikes.
Mertof tries to escape but Hammer is in control.
Mertof tries to bench press Hammer off him but Hammer keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a few punches from side control.
Mertof is rocked!
Hammer cracks Mertof with a big right hand but Mertof just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Mertof is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mertof is trying to get back to half guard.
Mertof takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hammer working the body and head with strikes.
Mertof is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hammer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mertof keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Mertof is defending well.
Mertof seems to have got his legs back now.
Mertof wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Mertof is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mertof is breathing heavily.
Hammer lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mertof wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mertof fails with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
Mertof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mertof looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mertof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Mertof keeps moving.
Hammer works over Mertof with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammer is working Mertof over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mertof can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hammer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mertof knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hammer prevents Mertof from improving his position.
Hammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mertof is pressing down on Hammer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mertof might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Mertof.
Some wild striking there from Mertof.
Hammer checks a low kick from Mertof.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hammer fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Mertof misses.
Mertof throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
Hammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bill Mertof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mertof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mertof keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Mertof throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mertof throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mertof looking for a sweep. Not yet Mertof, not yet.
Mertof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer trying to control but Mertof is working from the bottom.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mertof's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mertof is on top in guard.
Hammer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mertof trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mertof's guard.
Hammeris looking to pass into half guard but Mertof pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mertof is in guard.
Mertof would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Mertof tries to pass.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mertof from controlling successfully.
Mertof controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mertof is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Mertof throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer has a takedown stuffed.
Mertof moves in looking to clinch but Hammer pushes him off.
Hammer gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is thwarting Mertof's attempts to control the position.
Hammer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hammer is looking to advance position but Mertof won't allow it.
Hammer looks to land a strike but Mertof avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Mertof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mertof throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mertof keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammer checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mertof with a poor takedown
and Hammer counters with a shoot takedown. Mertof fights it but they end up in guard.
Hammer prevents Mertof from getting back to his feet.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
Maximus Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mertof is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mertof throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mertof holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mertof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer works over Mertof with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer lands a couple of digs.
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mertof has momentary wrist control but Hammer slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertof wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer cracks Mertof with a solid left hand.
Hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mertof keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Mertof.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mertof holds on and takes a little breather.
Mertof manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
Mertof trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Mertof tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Mertof from controlling successfully.
Hammer 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.
Mertof trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mertof has his takedown stuffed
and Hammer counters with a single leg into guard. Mertof didn't expect that.
Mertof manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer taking shots to the head.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Mertof gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mertof lands a big shot there that rocks Hammer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mertof can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mertof.
Mertof looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mertof looking to control but Hammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mertof lands a big elbow.
Hammer tries to reverse the position but Mertof maintains control.
Mertof controlling from mount.
Bill Mertof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mertof is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Mertof working Hammer over with strikes.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Mertof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Hammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Maalihe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell comes into the arena with Ruby blaring out of the sound system. Van Hell looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Hell!
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, Marek Maalihe!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell misses with a head kick.
Maalihe swinging wilding here.
Maalihe checks a low kick from Hell.
A good leg kick by Maalihe.
Hell is breathing heavily.
Maalihe misses with a series of wild punches.
Maalihe looks to land a combination but Hell avoids it well.
Maalihe throws a head kick that misses
and Hell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maalihe dodges the punch combination from Hell.
Hell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maalihe. Maalihe obviously looking to wear him down.
Maalihe sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Hell to the ground! Maalihe dives into full mount looking to finish!
Hell is rocked!
It looks like Van Hell has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maalihe looking to finish Hell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hell!
Oh Hell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maalihe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hell is looking to escape.
Hell seems to have got his legs back now.
Maalihe content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maalihe lands a nice shot to the head.
Hell wants to get back to his feet.
Maalihe with good strikes from the mount here!
Maalihe goes for an armbar but Hell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hell.
Maalihe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maalihe.
Hell takes a shot to the head.
Maalihe stalling.
Hell can't get the takedown.
Maalihe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hell or not.
Hell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maalihe looking to throw knees to the head but Hell is blocking nicely.
Maalihe dodges an elbow strike from Hell.
Maalihe is stalling here.
Maalihe lands a knee to the head.
Maalihe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maalihe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hell swinging wilding here.
Maalihe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maalihe misses with a few strikes there.
Maalihe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hell.
Maalihe blocks a head kick by Hell.
Hell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hell, right into the meat.
Hell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hell throws a head kick but Maalihe moves out of range.
Maalihe tries to clinch up but Hell circles away and keeps his distance.
Hell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maalihe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Maalihe throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maalihe.
Maalihe throws a leg kick which misses Hell's front leg but catches the back leg as Hell tries to avoid it.
Maalihe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hell throws a sloppy head kick and Maalihe moves out of range easily.
Hell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Hell.
Maalihe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hell misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hell lands with a right hand.
A combination from Maalihe does no damage.
Maalihe blocks a head kick by Hell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Maalihe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Van Hell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maalihe misses with a head kick.
Maalihe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hell at a distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maalihe scoring well with a low kick there.
Maalihe drives through and clinches with Hell against the cage.
Maalihe crunches a lovely knee into Hell's ribcage.
Maalihe scores with a shoulder strike.
Hell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maalihe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maalihe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maalihe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maalihe tries to land knees in the clinch but Hell avoids the damage to the body.
Maalihe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maalihe prevents Hell from breaking the clinch.
Maalihe stalling against the cage.
Maalihe prevents Hell from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Maalihe as the two fighters clinch.
Hell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maalihe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maalihe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hell tries to break the clinch but Maalihe is controlling the position.
Maalihe misses with a knee strike.
Maalihe tries to land knees in the clinch but Hell avoids the damage to the body.
Maalihe tries to land a knee to the head but Hell blocks with his arms.
Hell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maalihe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hell wants to get back to striking at distance but Maalihe won't allow it.
Maalihe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hell up against the cage.
Hell is looking to break free of the clinch but Maalihe has double underhooks.
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.
Maalihe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalling in the clinch from Maalihe.
Maalihe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maalihe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maalihe is stalling here.
Hell breaks from the clinch.
Hell defending well as Maalihe loads up on a big left hand.
Maalihe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marek Maalihe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maalihe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hell throws a combination that misses
and Maalihe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maalihe is rocked!
Maalihe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Hell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maalihe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hell's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell connects with a looping right hand.
Marek Maalihe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Hell is predictable there
and Maalihe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Maalihe.
Donk. Maalihe catches Hell right on the button with a cross.
Hell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hell lands a high kick!
Maalihe is still on wobbly legs! Can Hell finish him?
Hell dances in with a quick combination. Maalihe is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hell snaps Maalihe's head back. Maalihe stumbles backwards against the cage. Hell steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Maalihe's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Maalihe just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Van Hell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between SixDollar Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burger comes to the cage accompanied by Ghosts n' Stuff. Souza has chosen Mv Bill - Marginal Menestrel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, SixDollar Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Souza.
Burger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burger is looking for a sweep.
Souza has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Burger!
Souza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Souza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burger is working to get back to half guard.
Souza is landing with some decent strikes but Burger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burger is surviving well by controlling Souza's body position as best he can.
Burger is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger is working to get back to half guard.
Souza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Burger is holding on tight.
Souza trying to control but Burger is having none of it.
Souza throwing strikes but Burger bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Burger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Burger. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Souza looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Burger. No joy for Souza on that attempt.
Burger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger stands and throws Souza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Burger advances nicely into full mount.
Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Burger is working for a guillotine from mount but Souza frees his head quite easily.
Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burger throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Souza has his hands clasped together but Burger breaks the hold and Souza is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Burger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). SixDollar Burger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raven Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raven Bloodfist has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Bloodfist!
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, Luke Tankard!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodfist gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tankard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tankard tries to stand but Bloodfist is controlling from the bottom.
Tankard wants to control from the top but Bloodfist keeps moving.
Tankard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tankard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tankard trying to control but Bloodfist is working from the bottom.
Bloodfist looking for a guillotine here but Tankard defends easily.
Tankard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloodfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tankard throws a series of punches but Bloodfist avoids them all with ease.
Bloodfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tankard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tankard gets a clinch.
Tankard drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodfist stopping the sweep attempt from Tankard.
Tankard is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bloodfist has his hands clasped together but Tankard extends an breaks Bloodfist's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tankard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Tankard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between blunt damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avarice Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). blunt damage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Avarice Greed's chin.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, blunt damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avarice Greed!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
damage looks to land a left hand but Greed moved out of range nicely.
Avarice Greed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
damage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but damage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greed. damage shrugs it off though.
Greed throws a right hand that damage ducks under and follows up with a left that damage also avoids with ease.
Greed wants to clinch up but damage keeps it at a distance.
Greed tries to clinch up.
damage swings for the body but Greed moves out of range.
Greed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
damage could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
damage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greed manages to avoid it.
Greed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greed tries to clinch but damage is having none of it.
damage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greed swivels and escapes.
damage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Greed - just one landing.
damage is rocked!
Greed throws a head kick but damage moves out of range.
Oh damage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greed drops damage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for damage! Greed dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avarice Greed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Big Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bear comes to the cage accompanied by put a donk on it - blackout crew. segal has chosen Rock you like a hurricane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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270 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Big Bear!
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, steven segal!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
segal doesn't manage to clinch there - Big Bear circles away.
segal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Big Bear scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
segal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
segal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Big Bear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
segal taking a bit of punishment here - Big Bear scoring with strikes.
Big Bear decides to stand up, so the ref orders segal to his feet.
segal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
segal looks gassed!
segal throws a head kick that misses.
Big Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Bear wants to take a breather but segal is having none of it.
segal gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but segal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
segal working for a triangle but Big Bear defends it easily.
Big Bear stands and steps away. segal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bear digs a good hook to segal's body.
Big Bear darts in and clinches segal up against the cage.
Big Bear is pressed up against the cage. segal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Big Bear down to the mat. Big Bear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Big Bear throws a sloppy head kick and segal moves out of range easily.
segal lands a head shot.
segal misses with a takedown
and Big Bear counters with a nice body kick.
Big Bear throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
steven segal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Bear takes a kick to the side of the head.
Big Bear closes the distance and clinches.
segal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Big Bear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Big Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven segal.
Big Bear misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear with a nice cross.
segal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
segal throws a head kick but Big Bear moves out of range.
Big Bear wants to clinch.
segal throws a nice looking combination but Big Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Bear lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
segal needs to keep his hands up - Big Bear had a free shot at his head there.
Big Bear tries to clinch up but segal circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Big Bear lands a big elbow.
segal holds on for dear life, controlling Big Bear's posture momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Bear with the ground and pound from mount.
Big Bear unloading with bombs!
segal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Big Bear throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
segal is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Big Bear.
segal can't escape the position.
segal squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear working the ground and pound effectively.
segal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
segal won't allow Big Bear to get back to his feet.
Big Bear throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Big Bear uses the cage to get back to his feet.
segal shoots for a takedown but Big Bear saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
segal lands with a slapping head kick.
segal misses with a takedown
and Big Bear counters with a shoot takedown. segal fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but segal is retaining full guard.
Big Bear gets to his feet - segal follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Big Bear dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Big Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Big Bear misses with a low kick.
segal tries to clinch up
and Big Bear counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
segal wants to stand and escape but Big Bear is having none of it.
segal looking for a sweep. Not yet segal, not yet.
segal has momentary wrist control but Big Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Big Bear lands a couple of digs.
Charles Big Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Big Bear stands and steps away. segal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Big Bear lands a nice shot to the body.
Big Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Bear wants to break free but segal has control.
segal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Bear has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Big Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. segal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
segal can't find room to land a body shot as Big Bear controls the action.
segal breaks from the clinch.
segal is breathing heavily.
segal misses with a takedown
so Big Bear counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Big Bear has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
segal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Big Bear decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on segal, up you get!
Big Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but segal sprawls well. He's pushed Big Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
segal gets a clinch.
Big Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that segal can do to turn this around?
segal breaks the clinch.
segal feints and as Big Bear raises his hands in defense, segal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
segal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
segal stands up.
segal fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
segal tries to clinch up.
segal scores with a head kick.
segal clinches with his opponent.
segal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charles Big Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
segal tries for a takedown but Big Bear circles away easily
and Big Bear counters with a takedown into side control.
Charles Big Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven segal.
segal regains half guard.
segal is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Big Bear jumps into side control!
segal wants to control but Big Bear postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
segal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Big Bear is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on segal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Big Bear creates some space and throws a big elbow, but segal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Big Bear wants to stand but segal is controlling his arm.
segal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Big Bear has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Big Bear landing strikes.
Big Bear decides to stand back up. Big Bear steps back and let's segal get back to his feet.
Big Bear drives through and clinches with segal against the cage.
segal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Bear backwards.
Big Bear is trying to break the clinch but segal has him pressed against the cage.
Big Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
segal can't break the clinch.
segal prevents Big Bear from breaking the clinch.
segal manages to break the clinch.
Big Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
segal thows a body shot but no joy.
Oooh a lovely combination from Big Bear sends segal down but not out. Big Bear dives into side control looking to finish.
segal is rocked!
Big Bear in side control lands a decent elbow.
segal is still in real trouble! Can Big Bear finish him?
Big Bear decides to stand back up. Big Bear steps back and let's segal get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Big Bear here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Big Bear gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
segal wants to improve his position but Big Bear is controlling well.
Big Bear winds up and cracks segal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
segal seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
segal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Big Bear tries to stand but his hand is stuck under segal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Big Bear dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
segal lands a body shot.
segal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Big Bear counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
segal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Bear is controlling him.
Big Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but segal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
segal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Big Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
segal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
segal working for a triangle but Big Bear defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
segal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Big Bear is controlling him.
Big Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Big Bear tries to free his leg and advance position but segal is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by Big Bear misses
and segal moves into the clinch.
segal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Bear throws a series of punches but segal moves out of range.
segal circles away from the clinch attempt
and segal counters by moving into the clinch.
segal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Big Bear pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
segal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
segal fails to pull guard.
Charles Big Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of steven segal.
Big Bear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
segal avoids a kick to the body.
Big Bear throws a head kick that misses
and segal counters with a stiff right hand.
segal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by segal.
segal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Bear jabs at segal's body.
Big Bear fails with the takedown.
Big Bear with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling segal to score with a decent uppercut.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says segal as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
segal is trying to stand back up but Big Bear is controlling him
segal is not content to let Big Bear control the position.
Big Bear drops an elbow to the side of segal's head.
Big Bear decides to stand up.
Nice defenses there by segal.
Big Bear jabs segal right on the nose. segal blinks but takes it well.
segal misses with a straight right.
Big Bear throws a sloppy head kick and segal moves out of range easily.
segal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
segal tries for a takedown but Big Bear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Bear throws an uppercut from half a mile away. segal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
segal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
segal tries for a takedown but Big Bear circles away easily
and Big Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown but segal shows good takedown defense.
steven segal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bear looks to throw a body kick
and segal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
segal won't allow Big Bear to get back to his feet.
Big Bear pushes segal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Big Bear tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and segal counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
segal fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to steven segal.
Well Big Bear 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Big Bear!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalman Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and billybob tha champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin comes to the cage accompanied by gay fish. tha champ has chosen oh yes its on as his entrance music. Kalman Halperin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalman Halperin!
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, billybob tha champ!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halperin fails to land with a series of punches.
Halperin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
tha champ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
tha champ is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
tha champ takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
tha champ on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
tha champ is rocked!
tha champ tries to escape but Halperin is in control.
tha champ is still in real trouble! Can Halperin finish him?
tha champ is looking for a sweep.
Halperin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
tha champ taking a bit of punishment here - Halperin scoring with strikes.
tha champ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Halperin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halperin is working tha champ over with some ground and pound from side control.
Halperin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and tha champ looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Halperin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalman Halperin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimire Voresch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimire Voresch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Angle's chin.
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimire Voresch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Angle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle lands a nice shot that snaps Voresch's head back.
It looks like Vladimire Voresch has been cut.
Angle is looking to clinch but Voresch is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Voresch or perhaps it was just good defense by Angle which made him look bad.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angle but Angle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voresch closes the distance and clinches up with Angle, looking for a takedown. Voresch pushes Angle against the cage but Angle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimire Voresch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voresch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angle circles away.
Voresch lands with a nice combination. Angle backs away looking to recover.
Angle darts in and clinches Voresch up against the cage.
Angle tries to score a body lock takedown but Voresch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Angle jumps guard and drags Voresch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Angle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Voresch missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle blocks the strikes from Voresch.
Angle not doing much here.
Angle 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.
Angle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voresch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Voresch is looking for a sweep. Angle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angle is nestled in close to Voresch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Angle controlling the pace.
Voresch is looking to get back to full guard here but Angle has managed to pass to side control instead.
Angle prevents Voresch from getting the reversal.
Angle controlling the pace for now.
Voresch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Angle looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Let's hope that Angle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Voresch is looking to improve his position but Angle isn't that keen on the idea.
Angle controlling his opponent.
Angle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Voresch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Angle lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voresch tries to reverse the position but Angle maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Angle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Voresch looks a forlorn figure.
Angle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Voresch can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Voresch throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Voresch wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Angle connects with a big shot to the side of Voresch's head.
Angle scores with punches to the body.
Angle connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Voresch to escape the position.
Angle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Voresch up.
Voresch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Voresch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Angle.
Voresch could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Angle looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Angle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle keeps control of the position as Voresch tries to break free.
Angle is looking for a choke. Voresch gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Voresch manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Voresch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Voresch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angle defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Voresch working over Angle with some ground and pound. Angle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Angle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voresch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Voresch blocks the strikes from Angle.
Angle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voresch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimire Voresch's cut.
That's time! Voresch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Voresch tries for a takedown but Angle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vladimire Voresch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle cracks the inside of Voresch's front leg.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown but Angle shows good takedown defense.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt
and Voresch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Voresch as he jumps to the side.
Voresch shoots in but Angle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimire Voresch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Voresch.
Vladimire Voresch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voresch gets the takedown into side control.
Angle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Voresch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Voresch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voresch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Angle!
Voresch misses with a head shot.
Voresch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Angle is working to get back to half guard.
Voresch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle working to try and regain half guard.
Voresch landing shots from mount.
Angle is rocked!
Angle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Angle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Angle is still in real trouble! Can Voresch finish him?
Angle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Angle seems to have recovered his senses.
Angle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Voresch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Voresch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voresch is pressing down on Angle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Angle is holding on for now.
Voresch is thwarting Angle's attempts to control the position.
Voresch is looking to advance position but Angle won't allow it.
Voresch drops an elbow to the side of Angle's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle keeping hold of Voresch's head, controlling as best he can.
Voresch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Voresch.
Angle drives through and clinches with Voresch against the cage.
Angle tries to pull guard but Voresch won't allow it.
Angle breaks from the clinch.
Angle closes the distance and clinches up with Voresch, looking for a takedown. Angle pushes Voresch against the cage but Voresch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angle is breathing heavily.
A jab from Angle does it's job there.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angle but Angle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voresch instigates a clinch.
Voresch wants a takedown.
Voresch is working for takedown but Angle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voresch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angle manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voresch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Voresch scores with a jab to the head.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown but Angle shows good takedown defense.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angle but Angle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voresch swivels and escapes.
Voresch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Angle is fending him off so far but Voresch persists. Nope, Angle circles away and we're back to standing.
Voresch drops Angle with a right and a left! Voresch comes rushing in but Angle regains his composure and manages to keep Voresch in guard.
It looks like Kurt Angle 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!
Voresch postures up in Angle's guard and throws a big left but Angle blocks it.
Angle wants to sweep but no luck.
Angle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Voresch.
Angle trying to control the position.
Angle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Angle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voresch's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
Voresch wants to sweep but no luck.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Voresch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voresch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Angle is pushing down on Voresch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Voresch is fighting to maintain full guard but Angle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Voresch is not content to let Angle control the position.
Angle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Voresch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vladimire Voresch will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Angle drops Voresch with a right and a left! Angle comes rushing in but Voresch regains his composure and manages to keep Angle in guard.
Voresch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voresch tries to get out of the position.
Angle trying to control but Voresch is working from the bottom.
Angle preventing the sweep.
Angle works over Voresch with some ground and pound from guard.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voresch is keeping the position for now.
Angle won't allow Voresch to sweep him here.
Angle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kurt Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Voresch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Angle advances to half guard.
Angle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angle is nestled in close to Voresch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voresch tries to get to full guard but Angle has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voresch is refusing to be controlled, as Angle sits in half guard.
Angle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Voresch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voresch wants to sweep but no luck.
Angle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voresch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angle trying to control but Voresch is working from the bottom.
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.
Angle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Voresch is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Voresch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Angle. That's going to slow Voresch down.
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voresch with a poor takedown
and Angle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Voresch's guard.
Angle won't allow Voresch to sweep him here.
Angle scoring with some ground and pound.
Voresch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Angle!
Angle is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Voresch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voresch avoids the attempt from Angle to control.
Angle is in a horrible position here. Voresch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Angle working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voresch is landing with some decent strikes but Angle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Voresch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angle looks a forlorn figure.
Angle tries to lock up and control but Voresch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Angle is bucking up trying to escape but Voresch cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Voresch landing strikes from the mount.
Angle blocking the ground and pound.
Angle is working to get back to half guard.
Voresch lands a big shot there that rocks Angle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voresch fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Voresch thowing shots but they're missing.
Voresch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Voresch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Angle working to try and regain half guard.
Angle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Voresch has control of Angle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Angle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Voresch throwing strikes here but Angle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voresch landing shots from mount.
Voresch lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Aznavorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Yall Gonna Make Me Lose my mind Up In Here By: DMX. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Jackson!
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, Vladislav Aznavorian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aznavorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Aznavorian.
Aznavorian shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aznavorian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aznavorian lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Aznavorian is controlling him.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aznavorian looking to pass the guard.
Aznavorian passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aznavorian is looking for a kimura here.
Aznavorian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aznavorian working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Aznavorian tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Aznavorian raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Aznavorian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aznavorian unloading with bombs!
Aznavorian working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Aznavorian isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aznavorian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jackson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jackson!
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aznavorian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aznavorian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aznavorian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson wants to control but Aznavorian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Aznavorian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Aznavorian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aznavorian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aznavorian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aznavorian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aznavorian wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson trying to control but Aznavorian postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aznavorian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aznavorian sneaks back into half guard.
Aznavorian is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Aznavorian moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aznavorian keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Aznavorian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aznavorian wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson decides to stand back up.
Aznavorian misses with a looping left.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Aznavorian defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson moves into full mount! Aznavorian won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladislav Aznavorian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Aznavorian is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aznavorian can't escape the position.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aznavorian is looking to escape.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Aznavorian is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aznavorian flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Aznavorian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aznavorian punching from the bottom.
Vladislav Aznavorian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson moves into full mount! Aznavorian won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aznavorian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aznavorian manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aznavorian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Aznavorian gets full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Aznavorian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aznavorian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Aznavorian works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Aznavorian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aznavorian tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Aznavorian forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Aznavorian is controlling well.
Aznavorian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Aznavorian prevents Jackson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aznavorian is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson trying to control here.
Jackson has hold of Aznavorian's hands but Aznavorian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aznavorian is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Aznavorian is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aznavorian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Aznavorian's guard.
Aznavorian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Aznavorian is having none of it.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aznavorian keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Aznavorian lands a decent punch to the body there.
Aznavorian throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Aznavorian.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Aznavorian is defending the position.
Aznavorian gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladislav Aznavorian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Aznavorian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Aznavorian looking for a takedown.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Aznavorian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aznavorian landing rabbit punches to the side of Jackson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Jackson is tying to control. Aznavorian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aznavorian wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Aznavorian's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aznavorian tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aznavorian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aznavorian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aznavorian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Aznavorian with a nice head shot there.
Aznavorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aznavorian throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aznavorian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aznavorian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aznavorian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aznavorian trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wriggles free and stands up.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Aznavorian connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aznavorian's head.
Aznavorian tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aznavorian is trying to get back to full guard.
Aznavorian manages to get to full guard.
Aznavorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Aznavorian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Aznavorian looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Aznavorian is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aznavorian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aznavorian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aznavorian moves into full guard.
Dre Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dre Jackson.
I think Aznavorian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladislav Aznavorian!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokihishi Takana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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278 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yokihishi Takana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takana fails with a takedown attempt.
Takana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takana really is a fat lump.
Takana closes the distance and clinches up with Salcedo, looking for a takedown. Takana pushes Salcedo against the cage but Salcedo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Salcedo has Takana up against the cage in a clinch.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salcedo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takana or not.
Takana is breathing heavily.
Salcedo gets underhooks to prevent Takana's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yokihishi Takana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takana tries to pull guard but Salcedo holds him up against the cage and eventually Takana drops back down to his feet.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Takana's ribcage.
Takana tries to pull guard but Salcedo holds him up against the cage and eventually Takana drops back down to his feet.
Salcedo gets underhooks to prevent Takana's takedown attempt.
Takana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Salcedo.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Salcedo as the two fighters clinch.
Salcedo scores with a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salcedo connects with a knee to the head.
Salcedo lands a nice shot to the body.
Salcedo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takana backwards.
Salcedo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salcedo stops a takedown attempt from Takana.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takana avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Takana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Takana wants a takedown but no success here.
Takana tries to work over Salcedo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salcedo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takana avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takana.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Salcedo stops a takedown attempt from Takana.
Salcedo digs a right hand underneath Takana's ribcage. Takana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takana avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Takana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salcedo prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Salcedo.
Takana wants a takedown.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Takana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo clinches up with Takana and pushes him back against the cage.
Salcedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takana managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Takana tries for a takedown but Salcedo manages to get underhooks.
Takana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Takana avoids the damage to the body.
Takana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salcedo prevents it.
Takana wants a takedown but no success here.
Takana goes for a takedown attempt but Salcedo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Salcedo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salcedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a leg kick which misses Takana's front leg but catches the back leg as Takana tries to avoid it.
Takana wants to clinch but Salcedo slips to the side
and Salcedo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Takana's knee momentarily.
Takana misses with a takedown attempt
and Salcedo counters with an outside leg kick.
Salcedo connects with a high kick.
Takana tries for a takedown but Salcedo circles away easily
and Salcedo moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salcedo.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salcedo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takana.
Takana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salcedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takana is working for takedown but Salcedo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takana.
Salcedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salcedo.
Takana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salcedo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takana throws a punch but it's blocked by Salcedo.
Knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Takana's ribcage.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Takana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salcedo prevents it.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Takana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salcedo counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takana managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takana.
Takana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Salcedo doesn't manage to clinch there - Takana circles away.
Salcedo feints and then cracks Takana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takana down.
Takana with a poor takedown
and Salcedo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yokihishi Takana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Salcedo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Salcedo works on Takana's body with a couple of short punches.
Jose Salcedo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo is breathing heavily.
Takana has Salcedo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salcedo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yokihishi Takana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salcedo forces Takana back against the cage and clinches.
Takana managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salcedo gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Salcedo crunches a lovely knee into Takana's ribcage.
Salcedo lands an elbow inside that Takana shrugs off.
Takana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salcedo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Takana throws a head punch that misses.
Takana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salcedo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Takana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salcedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Salcedo.
Takana misses with some punches.
Takana tries to pull guard but Salcedo won't allow it.
Salcedo with a knee to the head.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Takana wants a takedown but no success here.
Salcedo lands an elbow that stopped Takana in his tracks for a moment.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Salcedo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takana jumps guard but Salcedo stands there with Takana around his waist. Takana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salcedo drives through and clinches with Takana against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Takana is working for takedown but Salcedo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands a nice elbow.
Takana looking to stall.
Takana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salcedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Salcedo tries to land knees in the clinch but Takana avoids the damage to the body.
Takana tries for a takedown but Salcedo manages to get underhooks.
Salcedo scores a nice knee to the body.
Takana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Salcedo regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salcedo has control of Takana's left arm, preventing Takana from doing any damage.
Takana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salcedo seems keen to control Takana's posture.
Takana throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo wants to stand up but Takana is controlling him.
Takana stands and throws Salcedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salcedo dodges the ground and pound from Takana.
Takana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Salcedo is avoiding damage well.
Salcedo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Salcedo taking a bit of punishment here - Takana scoring with strikes.
Salcedo stops Takana from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takana prevents Salcedo from escaping the position.
Salcedo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takana trying to control the action but Salcedo is working from the bottom.
Takana working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takana tries for a kimura but Salcedo is defending well.
Takana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Salcedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Salcedo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salcedo counters with a head kick. That will keep Takana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Salcedo gets a clinch.
Salcedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takana goes for a takedown attempt but Salcedo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yokihishi Takana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salcedo rushes Takana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a knee to the body.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo lands a nice knee to the body.
Salcedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takana managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Takana avoiding damage as Salcedo throws knees to the body.
Salcedo digs a right hand underneath Takana's ribcage. Takana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takana can't get the takedown.
Takana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takana is working for takedown but Salcedo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takana has Salcedo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salcedo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Salcedo lands an elbow that stopped Takana in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Salcedo.
Salcedo is working Takana over against the cage.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jose Salcedo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takana misses with a kick to the body
and Salcedo counters with an inside leg kick.
Salcedo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takana clinches but Salcedo breaks the clinch
and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salcedo.
Takana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Salcedo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo missing with knees to the body.
Takana tries to stall but Salcedo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takana looks to clinch
and Salcedo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takana has his takedown stuffed
and Salcedo counters with a low kick, right behind Takana 's knee.
Crunch! Salcedo slams his shin into Takana's torso.
Takana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salcedo counters with a nice leg kick.
Takana closes the distance but Salcedo moves to the side
and Salcedo counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salcedo.
Takana takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo landing knees to the body.
Salcedo gets underhooks to prevent Takana's takedown attempt.
Salcedo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takana blocks it with crossed arms.
Takana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salcedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salcedo tries to work over Takana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salcedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takana managing to block the knees to the body from Salcedo.
Takana tries to pull guard but Salcedo holds him up against the cage and eventually Takana drops back down to his feet.
Salcedo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takana.
Takana is working for takedown but Salcedo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salcedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salcedo is pressed up against the cage. Takana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salcedo down to the mat. Salcedo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salcedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takana, pushing him back against the cage.
Takana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salcedo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Salcedo has closed the distance and engaged Takana in a clinch.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Salcedo prevents a body shot from Takana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takana tries to score a body lock takedown but Salcedo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salcedo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salcedo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takana tries for a takedown but Salcedo manages to get underhooks.
Salcedo lands a knee to the head.
Takana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salcedo stops a takedown attempt from Takana.
Takana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salcedo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salcedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Salcedo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Takana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salcedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yokihishi Takana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees to the body from Salcedo.
Takana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takana wants a takedown but no success here.
Takana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salcedo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Salcedo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Salcedo pushes Takana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salcedo blocking some punches.
Salcedo trying to land knees to the body.
Salcedo lands a body shot.
Takana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Salcedo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salcedo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Salcedo!
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