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FNF 16 - Venyce Beach PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikaika Konani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Foxworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxworth has chosen Chiron as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ikaika Konani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Foxworth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konani throws a front kick aimed at Foxworth's knee but Foxworth avoids it well.
Foxworth slips under a jab from Konani.
Konani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foxworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Konani.
Konani fails with the takedown.
Konani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Konani looks to score with a jab to the body but Foxworth is just out of range.
Konani shoots in looking for a takedown. Foxworth tries to sprawl out of it but Konani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foxworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Konani tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foxworth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konani loads up on a big right hand but Foxworth slips the punch.
Konani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikaika Konani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foxworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konani looks for a takedown but Foxworth sprawls well.
Foxworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Konani. Konani gets slowly back to his feet.
Konani is breathing heavily.
Foxworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foxworth instigates a clinch.
Foxworth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konani backwards.
Foxworth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Foxworth - that landed with a thud.
Foxworth missing with knees to the body.
Konani controlling the action here for a moment.
Foxworth manages to pull guard.
Foxworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Foxworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxworth controls Konani momentarily but Konani frees himself.
Foxworth 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.
Konani trying to control but Foxworth is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Foxworth holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konani wants to control from the top but Foxworth keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Konani fails to land the takedown.
Konani throws a leg kick
and Foxworth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Foxworth throws a leg kick which misses Konani's front leg but catches the back leg as Konani tries to avoid it.
Foxworth digs a good hook to Konani's body.
Foxworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Konani circles away.
Konani misses with a takedown attempt
and Foxworth makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Konani really felt that one!
Konani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foxworth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Konani pushes Foxworth off looking to stand but Foxworth dives back in and keeps control.
Konani pushes Foxworth off and gets back to his feet.
Konani throws a leg kick
and Foxworth counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konani misses with a low kick.
Konani shoots and misses
and Foxworth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foxworth.
Foxworth jumps guard and drags Konani to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foxworth looking to control.
Konani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Konani stops Foxworth from standing up.
Konani throws a big right hand that misses.
Konani looking to sit in guard and control but Foxworth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Konani seems keen to control Foxworth's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Foxworth dominated that round.
That's time! Konani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Konani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Konani looks to clinch
and Foxworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Konani tries to clinch but Foxworth is having none of it.
Konani moves into range and clinches up with Foxworth.
Konani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Foxworth tries to stall but Konani uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Konani wants a takedown but no success here.
Foxworth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foxworth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Konani managing to block the knees to the body from Foxworth.
Konani breaks the clinch.
Foxworth is breathing heavily.
Konani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ikaika Konani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foxworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foxworth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Konani's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxworth postures up.
Konani is looking to stand up but Foxworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Konani wants to sweep but no luck.
Foxworth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Konani trying to get back to full guard but Foxworth takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Foxworth is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Konani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Konani fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Konani.
Konani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Foxworth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Foxworth.
Konani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foxworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikaika Konani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konani wants to slow Foxworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Konani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foxworth's waist but Foxworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konani off to one side.
Konani misses with a kick to the body.
Konani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Konani throws a sloppy head kick and Foxworth moves out of range easily.
Konani misses with the body kick
and Foxworth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Konani is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Foxworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Konani. Konani gets slowly back to his feet.
Konani throws a leg kick
and Foxworth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Konani!
Konani tries to lock up and control but Foxworth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foxworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Konani wants to control but Foxworth is having none of it.
Foxworth stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Foxworth jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Foxworth as Konani shoots in.
Konani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foxworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Foxworth. No joy for Konani on that attempt.
Ikaika Konani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foxworth as he jumps to the side.
Konani has his takedown stuffed
and Foxworth counters with a nice leg kick.
Foxworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Konani tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Foxworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Konani's knee momentarily.
Konani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Konani throws a leg kick
and Foxworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foxworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Konani goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foxworth moves in looking to clinch but Konani pushes him off.
Foxworth slips a jab from Konani.
Konani has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Foxworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Foxworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Konani keeps the fight on the outside.
Konani has his takedown stuffed
and Foxworth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Konani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Foxworth. Foxworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Foxworth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Foxworth counters with a good low kick that Konani was not able to check.
Konani is looking to chop away at Foxworth's legs.
Konani thows a leg kick but Foxworth checks it
and Foxworth counters with a shoot takedown. Konani fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konani wants to control the position but Foxworth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Foxworth is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konani wants to improve his position but Foxworth is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxworth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konani kicks off Foxworth and gets to his feet.
Konani gets the takedown into side control.
Konani trying to control the position but Foxworth is working away.
Foxworth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konani is controlling the pace.
Foxworth is in trouble now - Konani has advanced to mount!
Konani jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Foxworth manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Konani staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Konani controlling from side mount.
Ikaika Konani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konani in side control, throwing shots but Foxworth defends.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Foxworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foxworth 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Foxworth!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brock Coleman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Coleman gets caught flat footed, as Rua shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coleman trying to strike off his back.
Coleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua passes Coleman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is thwarting Coleman's attempts to control the position.
Rua working the head and body with strikes.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua works his way into full mount!
Coleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Coleman is rocked!
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coleman is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is trying desperately to improve position.
Coleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Coleman looks gassed!
Rua postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Coleman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rua around the waist but Rua pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rua is the winner by TKO! Rua jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Rua!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoo Doss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hager Meister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meister has chosen Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoo Doss!
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, Hager Meister!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meister working for a triangle but Doss defends it easily.
Meister 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.
Meister isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Doss stacks Meister on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Doss!
Doss trying to control the position but Meister is working away.
Doss tries for a kimura but Meister is defending well.
Doss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Meister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doss slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meister manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meister has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Doss should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Meister has tightened it up now! Doss should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hager Meister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Soo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Partridge!
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, Alex Soo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Partridge is pushing down on Soo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soo is fighting to maintain full guard but Partridge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Partridge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Soo trying to hold on to Partridge's head to control him but Partridge postures up.
Soo wants to get back to full guard.
Soo is trying to control but can't.
Partridge trying to control the pace.
Soo is trying to stand back up but Partridge is controlling him
Partridge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Partridge controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soo tries to improve his position but instead Partridge has taken his back!
Partridge controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partridge is hanging on to Soo's back as he tries to escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Partridge. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Soo trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Partridge has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Soo is defending well but eventually Partridge manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Soo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Partridge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephawm Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diablo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil. Mack has chosen Wish by Nine Inch Nails as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Diablo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephawm Mack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mack clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Diablo on the inside.
Mack manages to break the clinch.
Diablo darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack takes an elbow to the temple.
Diablo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Diablo blocks the leg kick.
Mack lands a jab-cross combination.
Diablo instigates a clinch.
Mack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mack digs a right hand into Diablo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diablo's gas tank.
Diablo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mack breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack drops Diablo with a beautiful combination! Diablo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mack is looking for the KO!
Diablo is rocked!
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Diablo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Mack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diablo seems to have got his legs back now.
Diablo drives through and clinches with Mack against the cage.
Mack is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diablo decides to pull guard.
Mack wants to control from the top but Diablo keeps moving.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mack throws a sloppy strike and Diablo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mack is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Diablo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Diablo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monk Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meyers has chosen Iron Man by Ozzy Osborne as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monk Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Myers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Meyers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Myers has Meyers in his guard.
Myers has an active guard here but Meyers has managed to pass into half guard.
Myers has a hand on Meyers's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Meyers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Meyers working for a guillotine from mount but Myers is in no mood to give up.
Meyers has hold of Myers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Myers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Myers really is a fat lump.
Myers is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyers is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Myers fails with a takedown attempt.
Myers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meyers to the mat! Meyers manages to get full guard.
Myers with a nice head shot there.
Meyers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Myers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meyers has his foot on Myers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Myers works his way back into a safe position though.
Meyers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Myers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyers has a closed guard, preventing Myers from standing up.
Myers tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyers is retaining full guard.
Meyers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Myers has picked Meyers up and slammed him! Meyers can't keep hold of the triangle and Myers manages to pass to side control!
Meyers looks gassed!
Meyers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Myers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Myers goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Meyers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Myers's guard! Nice work there by Meyers!
Myers throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meyers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Myers.
Myers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Meyers's best efforts.
Myers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myers gets full guard.
Myers working for submissions but it's allowed Meyers to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers is staying active underneath Meyers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Myers is looking for a sweep. Meyers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Myers manages to get to full guard.
Myers has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Meyers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Myers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Myers sneaks back into half guard.
Myers moves into full guard.
Myers has his foot on Meyers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meyers works his way back into a safe position though.
Myers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meyers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyers wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Monk Myers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Myers shoots in and drives through. Meyers sprawls well.
Myers shoots in but Meyers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Myers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monk Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers fails with the takedown.
Meyers drops Myers with a left right combo! Meyers follows him down to the ground into side control.
Myers is rocked!
Myers is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Myers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyers landing strikes.
Myers is looking to reverse the position.
Meyers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myers, who protects the arm well.
Myers seems to have got his legs back now.
Meyers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Meyers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers manages to get back to half guard.
Myers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Meyers connects with the punch.
Myers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monk Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meyers is just riding it out for now. Myers eventually gives up the hold.
Meyers trying to hold on to Myers's head to control him but Myers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers trying to pass the guard but Meyers defending well.
Myers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Meyers tries to hold on but Myers pushes him away.
Myers goes for an armbar but Meyers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Meyers.
Myers looking for a guillotine here but Meyers defends easily.
Myers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meyers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyers is pushing down on Myers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Myers is fighting to maintain full guard but Meyers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meyers wants to pass to mount but Myers is defending the position.
Myers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyers wants to work for an arm triangle but Myers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Meyers wants to free his trapped foot but Myers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Myers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myers wants to sweep but no luck.
Myers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Meyers has picked Myers up and slammed him! Myers can't keep hold of the triangle and Meyers manages to pass to side control!
Meyers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Myers is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Meyers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Myers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meyers tries to clinch up.
Myers scores with a takedown into Meyers's guard.
Meyers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meyers is looking for a triangle but Myers pushes his legs off easily.
Meyers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Myers gets to his feet - Meyers follows without any prompting.
Meyers looks to land a combination. Myers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meyers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyers swivels and escapes.
Meyers tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Myers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers working for a guillotine from mount but Meyers is in no mood to give up.
Myers tries to take Meyers's back but instead Meyers uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Meyers actively working from the bottom here.
Myers works his way into side control.
Myers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Meyers, who protects the arm well.
Myers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meyers has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Meyers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Myers's best efforts.
Myers wants to work for an arm triangle but Meyers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Myers is looking for a kimura here.
Myers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meyers pushes Myers off looking to stand but Myers dives back in and keeps control.
Myers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Meyers has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is thwarting Meyers's attempts to control the position.
Myers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meyers tries to get to full guard but Myers has control of the leg.
Myers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Myers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meyers misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Myers moves away from the strike by Meyers.
Myers pushes Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
Myers tries to pull guard but Meyers won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monk Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers missing with knees to the body.
Myers trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myers throws an elbow but misses.
Myers missing with knees to the body.
Meyers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meyers jumps guard and drags Myers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meyers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Meyers has control of Myers's left arm, preventing Myers from doing any damage.
Myers looking to pass the guard.
Myers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meyers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meyers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meyers!
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 Monk Myers.
I think Myers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monk Myers!
Monk Myers is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Casseday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lets make like a drink and get druuunnnnkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Casseday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Conway!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casseday just misses with a punch to the body.
Casseday looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Casseday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casseday throws a right hand that Conway ducks under and follows up with a left that Conway also avoids with ease.
Casseday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conway.
Conway loads up on a big right hand but Casseday slips the punch.
Casseday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conway counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Conway is pushing down on Casseday's leg trying to pass to half guard. Casseday is fighting to maintain full guard but Conway has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conway content to control rather than advance.
Conway is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Conway is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conway lands a nice short elbow.
Conway is trying for a kimura here. Casseday looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Conway wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Conway! Brandon Conway retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Torje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Ashton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Torje's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Ashton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torje!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Torje has given up his back.
Torje trying to control the position but Ashton manages to sink in the hooks.
Ashton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torje defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torje is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ashton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ashton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ashton working for a choke but Torje is defending well.
Torje can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torje holding both Ashton 's hands and preventing any damage.
Torje tries to break free.
Torje tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Torje tries to hold on but Ashton pushes him away.
Ashton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Torje has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Torje!
Ashton is breathing heavily.
Torje is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torje trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
Torje stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ashton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Torje looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ashton working for a triangle but Torje defends it easily.
Torje is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is looking for a triangle but Torje pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torje is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ashton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ashton has escaped and now he's on top!
Torje trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Torje has Ashton pulled in close to control his posture.
Ashton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Torje manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ashton has Torje in his guard.
Ashton is trying to keep Torje in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.
Ashton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ashton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torje trying to control but Ashton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Ashton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Torje lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck for Ashton with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Torje blocks the low kick.
Torje cracks Ashton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ashton is rocked!
Torje cracks Ashton with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ashton tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Torje pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ashton is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Torje!
Gabriel Torje is the new middleweight champion!
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