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TTC 32 - Crown Jewels PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Skripplenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Reinold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skripplenorth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Slayer - Raining Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Skripplenorth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto Reinold!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinold decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skripplenorth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinold wants to control but Skripplenorth is keeping him busy.
Reinold is pressing down on Skripplenorth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skripplenorth is holding on for now.
Skripplenorth tries to roll over but Reinold keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skripplenorth trying to control from the bottom.
Skripplenorth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skripplenorth tries to get out of the position.
Reinold trying to pass the guard but Skripplenorth defending well.
Skripplenorth tries to get to full guard but Reinold has control of the leg.
Reinold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Skripplenorth with a poor takedown
so Reinold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Skripplenorth wants to sweep but no luck.
Skripplenorth can't keep his opponent in guard - Reinold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skripplenorth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reinold jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skripplenorth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skripplenorth struggling a bit here.
Reinold is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skripplenorth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skripplenorth regains half guard.
Skripplenorth is refusing to be controlled, as Reinold sits in half guard.
Skripplenorth wants to get back to full guard.
Skripplenorth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinold.
Skripplenorth tries to roll over but Reinold keeps him under control.
Reinold thows a huge punch but Skripplenorth dodges it nicely.
Reinold 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reinold in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reinold is looking for a kimura but Skripplenorth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reinold to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reinold tries to clinch up but Skripplenorth circles away and keeps his distance.
Reinold tries to clinch but Skripplenorth is having none of it.
Skripplenorth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reinold is looking to reverse the position.
Reinold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reinold is working for a kimura but Skripplenorth is defending it quite comfortably.
Reinold looks gassed!
Reinold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skripplenorth keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reinold tries to clinch up but Skripplenorth circles away and keeps his distance.
Skripplenorth misses with a takedown
and Reinold counters by moving into the clinch.
Skripplenorth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reinold just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Skripplenorth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinold stalling.
Skripplenorth avoiding damage as Reinold throws knees to the body.
Reinold content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reinold lands a shot to the body.
Reinold slows down the pace here.
Skripplenorth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reinold is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skripplenorth to the mat. Skripplenorth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reinold wants to control from the top but Skripplenorth keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skripplenorth had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reinold is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Skripplenorth Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reinold's back instead.
Reinold breaks Skripplenorth's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reinold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skripplenorth is keeping the position for now.
Reinold trying to control but Skripplenorth is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Reinold dominated that round.
That's time! Skripplenorth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reinold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skripplenorth feints and as Reinold raises his hands in defense, Skripplenorth changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinold has his foot on Skripplenorth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skripplenorth works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Reinold keeps moving.
Skripplenorth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinold has his foot on Skripplenorth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skripplenorth works his way back into a safe position though.
Skripplenorth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skripplenorth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reinold is trying to control the position but Skripplenorth postures up.
Skripplenorth looking to sit in guard and control but Reinold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skripplenorth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinold stopping the sweep attempt from Skripplenorth.
Reinold wants to control from the top but Skripplenorth keeps moving.
Reinold passes Skripplenorth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skripplenorth trying to control here.
Reinold passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reinold with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinold is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Skripplenorth is in real trouble.
Reinold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Reinold patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reinold working for the choke.
Reinold is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Skripplenorth breaks Reinold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reinold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skripplenorth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinold trying to keep a closed guard but Skripplenorth is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Reinold keeps moving.
Reinold working a defensive guard here.
Reinold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skripplenorth wants to control from the top but Reinold keeps moving.
Otto Reinold has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skripplenorth gets caught flat footed, as Reinold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reinold trying to control but Skripplenorth is working from the bottom.
Skripplenorth working for a triangle but Reinold defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skripplenorth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinold drops back looking for a leg! Skripplenorth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skripplenorth manages to kick Reinold off! Reinold jumps back into Skripplenorth's guard.
Reinold passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skripplenorth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reinold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skripplenorth can't do much from the bottom here.
Skripplenorth is looking to regain half guard here but Reinold keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Reinold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Reinold is looking to clinch.
Reinold tries to clinch but Skripplenorth is having none of it.
Reinold scores with a takedown into Skripplenorth's guard.
Skripplenorth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skripplenorth keeping moving, preventing Reinold from controlling successfully.
Skripplenorth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinold passes Skripplenorth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reinold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skripplenorth is just riding it out for now. Reinold eventually gives up the hold.
Skripplenorth looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reinold lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reinold quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Reinold but it's paid off an Skripplenorth is forced to tap! Nice work by Reinold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto Reinold!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erickson's entrance music is Of Wolf And Man - Metallica. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Erickson!
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, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Canseco as Erickson shoots in.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Canseco stands up over Erickson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Erickson is rocked!
Canseco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Erickson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canseco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Canseco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Erickson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Erickson has escaped and now he's on top!
Canseco striking from his own guard.
Canseco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Erickson seems to have got his legs back now.
Erickson preventing the sweep.
Canseco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canseco wants to improve his position but instead Erickson has moved into half guard.
Erickson is looking to take a break and control but Canseco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Erickson prevents Canseco from improving his position.
Erickson blocks the strikes from Canseco .
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.
Canseco stuffs the takedown attempt from Erickson. Erickson gets slowly back to his feet.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Canseco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canseco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Canseco looks gassed!
Erickson wants to control from the top but Canseco keeps moving.
Canseco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erickson wanted to stand there but Canseco had control of the position.
Erickson trying to control but Canseco is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erickson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Canseco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Erickson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canseco lands strikes from half guard.
Erickson has hold of Canseco 's hands but Canseco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erickson is looking to control Canseco 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erickson avoid being mounted?
Canseco decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Canseco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erickson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Canseco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Canseco wants to sweep here but Erickson controlling him for the moment.
Canseco working for a triangle but Erickson defends it easily.
Erickson stopping the sweep attempt from Canseco .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Canseco lands a big shot there that rocks Erickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Erickson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Canseco has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Erickson's face.
The referee warns Erickson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Canseco punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Erickson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Canseco working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erickson working to try and regain half guard.
Canseco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Canseco dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Canseco has managed to clinch.
Canseco tightens his grip and picks Erickson up, before dumping him to the ground. Erickson manages to land in guard.
Canseco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erickson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canseco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Canseco drops back looking for a leg! Erickson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erickson manages to kick Canseco off! Canseco jumps back into Erickson's guard.
Erickson managing to control the position.
Canseco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Erickson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Erickson can't keep his opponent in guard - Canseco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jose Canseco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson is trying to maintain the position but Canseco is very close to passing his half guard.
Canseco trying to pass the guard but Erickson defending well.
Erickson is pressing down on Canseco 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Canseco stands and throws Erickson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Canseco scores with punches from side control.
Canseco working the ground and pound from side control.
Canseco stands up.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown but Canseco shows good takedown defense.
Canseco shoots and misses
and Erickson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Erickson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canseco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canseco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canseco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erickson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Erickson trying to control but Canseco is working from the bottom.
Erickson wants to pass the guard but Canseco is keeping the position.
Canseco throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Canseco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Erickson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco lands a big shot there that rocks Erickson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Canseco landing shots from mount.
Canseco landing strikes from the mount.
Erickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Canseco landing punches.
Canseco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Canseco landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erickson regains half guard.
Erickson wants to improve his position but Canseco is controlling well.
Erickson is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco seems to be working for a kimura but Erickson defends the submission attempt.
Canseco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canseco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Canseco moves nicely into side control.
Canseco scoring with punches and elbows.
Canseco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Canseco scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco cracks Erickson with a big elbow.
Canseco looks up at the clock and then as Erickson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Canseco smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Canseco is working Erickson over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Canseco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Canseco . No joy for Erickson on that attempt.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up with Canseco , looking for a takedown. Erickson pushes Canseco against the cage but Canseco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canseco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canseco chips away with some ground and pound.
Canseco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Erickson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canseco with a nice head shot there.
Canseco stands up from Erickson's guard - Canseco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Erickson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Canseco .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canseco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Erickson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canseco but great work by Erickson.
Canseco wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Canseco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Erickson trying to control but Canseco is working from the bottom.
Canseco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Canseco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Erickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Erickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Erickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canseco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erickson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson landing some decent shots from guard.
Erickson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erickson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canseco looking for a sweep. Not yet Canseco , not yet.
Erickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Canseco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canseco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erickson passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Canseco .
Canseco looking for a sweep. Not yet Canseco , not yet.
Canseco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Erickson manages to get himself to full guard.
Canseco wants to stand but Erickson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Canseco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canseco preventing the sweep.
Canseco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Erickson trying to control the position.
Lance Erickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Canseco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Canseco connects with a couple of short punches.
Canseco chips away with some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Canseco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Canseco landing strikes.
Canseco grinds an elbow into Erickson's temple.
Erickson is looking to reverse the position.
Canseco cracks Erickson with a big right hand but Erickson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canseco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erickson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canseco works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Canseco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Canseco 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Canseco !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano has chosen Sopranos Theme Song as his entrance music. Joey Soprano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Unbreakable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Soprano!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano looks to land a combination but Unbreakable avoids it well.
Unbreakable shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soprano but Soprano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soprano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soprano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soprano gets the takedown into side control.
Unbreakable sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Soprano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unbreakable. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unbreakable misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Unbreakable gets full guard.
Unbreakable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soprano's guard.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Unbreakable tries to pass.
Unbreakable 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.
Unbreakable postures up and lands a big shot to Soprano's brow.
Soprano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unbreakable is one step ahead there.
Unbreakable keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soprano's head.
Soprano keeping full guard, as Unbreakable tries to pass.
Unbreakable passes Soprano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbreakable blocks the strikes from Soprano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbreakable tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soprano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Unbreakable there.
Unbreakable lands with a punch from half guard.
Soprano is looking for a sweep. Unbreakable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Unbreakable is looking for a kimura but Soprano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unbreakable to get the leverage.
Soprano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Unbreakable scores with a couple of nice shots.
Unbreakable is looking for a kimura but Soprano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Unbreakable to get the leverage.
Soprano is looking to improve his position.
Soprano looks gassed!
Unbreakable takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Unbreakable prevents Soprano from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable blocks the strikes from Soprano.
Unbreakable lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Unbreakable working the head and body with strikes.
Unbreakable landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Soprano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Unbreakable has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Soprano is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Unbreakable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbreakable pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Unbreakable scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soprano?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable landing punches.
Unbreakable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Unbreakable landing strikes from the mount and Soprano is in trouble!
Unbreakable connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Unbreakable looking to finish Soprano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soprano!
Soprano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Unbreakable landing shots from mount.
Unbreakable pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Soprano can't escape the position.
Unbreakable lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soprano hang on?
Unbreakable lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Soprano hang on?
Unbreakable lands with some strikes.
Unbreakable is landing with some decent strikes but Soprano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Unbreakable lands a big elbow.
Unbreakable lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Unbreakable is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Soprano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unbreakable lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano is working to get back to half guard.
Unbreakable lands a big shot there that rocks Soprano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Unbreakable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Unbreakable cracks Soprano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Unbreakable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Unbreakable cracks Soprano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Unbreakable scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soprano?
Unbreakable lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Unbreakable has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Soprano's face.
Unbreakable in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soprano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Unbreakable working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Unbreakable lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Soprano is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Unbreakable dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Unbreakable changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soprano tries to avoid it but Unbreakable manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soprano to the ground. Soprano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soprano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joey Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unbreakable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soprano.
Unbreakable dodges the punch combination from Soprano.
Soprano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unbreakable.
Nice uppercut there from Unbreakable.
Soprano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Unbreakable throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soprano.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Unbreakable scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unbreakable throws a sloppy head kick and Soprano moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano takes one to the side of the head.
Unbreakable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soprano sprawls well initially but Unbreakable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Unbreakable has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Unbreakable landing punches.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Unbreakable has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Soprano's face.
Unbreakable putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Unbreakable is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soprano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Unbreakable postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soprano looks a forlorn figure.
Unbreakable scoring with strikes but Soprano is staying in there.
Jon Unbreakable overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Unbreakable postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soprano looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Unbreakable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unbreakable lands a big elbow.
Unbreakable working the ground and pound effectively.
Unbreakable with a couple of short strikes.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.
Soprano has left one of his arms exposed and Unbreakable doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Soprano screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Unbreakable!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh JC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JC comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb Of God - Laid To Rest. Wladimir Gilkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh JC!
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, Wladimir Gilkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilkov clinches up against the cage.
JC tries to stall but Gilkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
JC wants to break free but Gilkov has control.
JC can't find room to land a body shot as Gilkov controls the action.
Gilkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gilkov slows down the pace here.
Gilkov prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilkov trying to land knees to the body.
JC has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JC has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
JC wants a takedown but no success here.
JC tries to pull guard but Gilkov holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
Gilkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gilkov manages to end up in side control.
Gilkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, JC has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
JC throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilkov scores with punches from side control.
JC can't do much from the bottom here.
JC is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
JC is looking for a sweep.
Gilkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JC wants to control but Gilkov postures up.
JC stops Gilkov from passing to mount.
Gilkov advances to full mount.
JC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if JC tries to get out of the position.
Gilkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, JC has worked his arm free - good work by JC!
JC tries to bench press Gilkov off him but Gilkov keeps the position.
JC manages to get back to half guard.
Gilkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov wants to pass to mount but JC is defending the position.
JC is looking to escape.
Gilkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JC is looking to improve his position but Gilkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gilkov working for a guillotine from mount but JC is in no mood to give up.
JC tries to lock up and control but Gilkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
JC is breathing heavily.
Gilkov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. JC can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gilkov with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, JC has worked his arm free - good work by JC!
Gilkov scoring with punches and elbows.
JC sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gilkov is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, JC has managed to free his arm - good work.
JC is trying to stand.
Gilkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
JC has hold of Gilkov's hands but Gilkov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
JC is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gilkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gilkov's back!
JC has the hooks in. Gilkov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
JC is trying to stick to Gilkov's back but Gilkov is turning into JC. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in JC's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gilkov.
Gilkov with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Gilkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
JC has a takedown stuffed.
JC throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilkov's waist but Gilkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing JC off to one side.
Gilkov clinches up with JC and pushes him back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Gilkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gilkov tightens his grip and picks JC up, before dumping him to the ground. JC manages to land in guard.
JC controls Gilkov momentarily but Gilkov frees himself.
JC throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gilkov advances position into side control!
Gilkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gilkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, JC has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. JC knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
JC tries to get back to half guard but can't.
JC struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JC tries to improve position but can't.
Gilkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gilkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by JC, who protects the arm well.
JC is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gilkov off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Gilkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
JC has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gilkov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
JC doesn't have the hooks in and Gilkov manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilkov forces his way into half guard.
JC blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gilkov.
Gilkov is looking for a kimura but JC is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gilkov to get the leverage.
Gilkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gilkov is looking to pass JC's guard but actually JC recovers to full guard.
Gilkov wants to pass the guard but JC is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
JC has his foot on Gilkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Gilkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
JC tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilkov wants to pass the guard but JC is keeping the position.
Gilkov passes into half guard.
Gilkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gilkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Gilkov is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Gilkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
JC looks for a takedown but Gilkov sprawls well.
Gilkov shoots in and bounces JC off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wladimir Gilkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gilkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gilkov tries to free his leg and advance position but JC is retaining full guard.
Gilkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
JC can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
JC has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilkov is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for JC!
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC is looking to improve his position but Gilkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Gilkov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. JC is in real trouble.
Gilkov throwing damaging strikes from the back! JC could be in trouble here!
Gilkov is cranking JC's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for JC! He's tightened the choke and JC is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wladimir Gilkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Van Beest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Beest has chosen Du Hast / Rammstein as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Van Beest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Beest tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Beest swinging wilding here.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Beest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Beest takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Beest tries for a takedown but Alves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Beest shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Beest looks gassed!
Alves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Beest.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves lands a big shot that drops Van Beest! Can he finish him?
Van Beest is rocked!
It looks like Dirk Van Beest has been cut.
Alves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Beest is proving hard to escape from.
Van Beest is still in real trouble! Can Alves finish him?
Alves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Van Beest seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Beest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Beest's guard.
Alves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alves scores with a nice right hand.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Beest's sensitive parts.
Alves feints and then cracks Van Beest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beest down.
Good standup being displayed there by Alves as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Alves that sends Van Beest to the canvas. Van Beest tries to scramble back to his feet but Alves brings him back down into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves feints and then cracks Van Beest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beest down.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Beest steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alves. That one must have hurt.
Alves drops Van Beest with a left and a right! Oh, Van Beest is hurt - Alves dives into side control looking to finish!
Van Beest tries to improve position but can't.
Alves decides to stand up, so the ref orders Van Beest to his feet.
Alves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Beest blocks a head kick by Alves.
Van Beest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Beest connects with a high kick.
Van Beest takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Beest avoids the head kick by Alves.
Van Beest feints and as Alves raises his hands in defense, Van Beest changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Beest looking to pass the guard.
Alves pushes Van Beest off and gets back to his feet.
Van Beest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Beest fails with the takedown.
Daniel Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Van Beest.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Van Beest moves out of range easily.
Alves cracks the inside of Van Beest's front leg.
Alves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alves!
Daniel Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Van Beest does it's job there.
Alves is looking to slow Van Beest down with leg kicks.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Van Beest moves out of range easily.
Van Beest throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Beest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Beest just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Van Beest throws a series of strikes that have Alves backpedaling.
Good shot there by Alves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alves.
Van Beest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Beest misses with a takedown
and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Van Beest closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alves counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Beest thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Beest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alves clobbers Van Beest with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alves misses with a body kick.
Alves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Beest's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Daniel Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Van Beest shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Van Beest pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alves connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Beest's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Van Beest.
Van Beest shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniel Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Van Beest.
Van Beest looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Van Beest doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Van Beest 's knee.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alves can pounce on him.
Alves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Beest throws a jab when Alves was well out of range.
Van Beest misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Beest thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Beest shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Van Beest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alves circles away.
Alves's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Alves duly obliges.
Alves is looking to slow Van Beest down with leg kicks.
Van Beest takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Beest throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Beest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Beest slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
Alves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Beest misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves throws a head kick but Van Beest moves out of range.
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.
Van Beest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alves as he jumps to the side.
Alves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Beest clinches up with Alves and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Van Beest keeps him there for the moment.
Van Beest fails to pull guard.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves feints and then cracks Van Beest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beest down.
Alves lands with a cross.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Beest backs up against the cage.
Van Beest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Van Beest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Beest takes a step back to recover.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Beest.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Beest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Alves coming out on top.
Van Beest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alves counters with a big head kick but Van Beest shrugs it off.
Alves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alves tries to bum rush Van Beest with a series of wild strikes but Van Beest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Beest throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Van Beest throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a good low kick that Van Beest was not able to check.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Van Beest.
Van Beest lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Beest moves forwards but Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Van Beest misses with a double jab
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Van Beest avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Beest.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alves scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Beest misses with the combination.
Van Beest has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Beest throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Beest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Van Beest throws a lazy head kick
and Alves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Beest misses with a wild combination.
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Beest fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Beest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Beest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alves's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Alves duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Beest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Van Beest shoots in.
Alves feints and then cracks Van Beest's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Beest down.
A jab from Alves does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Alves.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Beest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Beest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Beest has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Beest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Alves.
Dirk Van Beest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Beest misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Beest misses with a combination
and Alves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Beest throws a head kick that misses.
Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Beest paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alves staying out of range there.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Van Beest moves out of range easily.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Beest shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Van Beest 's knee.
Daniel Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Van Beest.
A combination from Van Beest does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trenton Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubadub Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford has chosen Korn - Blind as his entrance music. Rubadub Sanford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trenton Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubadub Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanford tries to clinch up.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trenton Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubadub Sanford.
Sanford instigates a clinch.
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Trenton Griffin has been cut.
Sanford decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin gets back to full guard.
Sanford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Sanford defends easily.
Sanford would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.
Sanford looks gassed!
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Sanford keeps moving.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanford's guard.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control the action but Sanford is working from the bottom.
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Sanford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin throws a left that rocks Sanford and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Griffin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sanford regain composure!
It looks like Rubadub Sanford has been cut.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin cracks Sanford with a big elbow.
Griffin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanford's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin cracks Sanford with a big right hand but Sanford just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Griffin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Griffin scores with punches from side control.
Griffin controlling from side mount.
Sanford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford actively working from the bottom here.
Sanford is looking to get back to is feet but Griffin passes into side control.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
Griffin landing strikes.
Sanford takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin gets to mount! Sanford was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanford can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Sanford is squirming around nicely.
Sanford tries to reverse the position but Griffin maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin lands a heavy elbow.
Griffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sanford is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Griffin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Sanford avoids them all with ease.
Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Sanford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling the position.
Sanford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanford gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griffin avoiding damage as Sanford throws knees to the body.
Sanford throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but Sanford blocks with his arms.
Griffin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanford regains guard immediately.
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanford looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
Sanford is looking to escape.
Griffin 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.
Sanford is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Sanford defends the submission attempt.
Griffin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin uses his free foot to push down on Sanford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanford.
Sanford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Griffin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanford looks a forlorn figure.
Griffin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sanford regains half guard.
Griffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanford is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Sanford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control the pace.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffin is really struggling to control Sanford but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Trenton Griffin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sanford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanford shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Griffin.
Griffin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanford blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanford looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Sanford prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a knee strike.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Sanford keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Sanford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Griffin.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin lunges at Sanford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanford's hand.
Griffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Sanford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Sanford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanford tries to clinch
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trenton Griffin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combo that has Sanford backing up. Sanford nods at Griffin to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trenton Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubadub Sanford.
Sanford slips a straight right by Griffin.
Sanford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford staying out of range there.
Trenton Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Sanford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanford closes the distance but Griffin moves to the side
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanford thinking.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Sanford on that attempt.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanford has time to react.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Sanford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanford can't get the takedown.
Sanford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Sanford is controlling the position.
Sanford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sanford breaks the clinch.
Griffin tests Sanford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanford rushes Griffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanford manages to break the clinch.
Sanford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanford tries to clinch up
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Griffin working Sanford over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Sanford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin throws a hook but Sanford avoids it easily.
Sanford closes the distance looking to clinch
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin is tying to control. Sanford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanford tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Sanford is looking to get back to full guard here but Griffin has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin with a couple of short strikes.
Griffin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanford looks a forlorn figure.
Griffin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanford is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rubadub Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control but Sanford is keeping him busy.
Sanford moves into full guard.
Sanford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanford sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanford thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanford has a good base and remains in mount.
Griffin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanford jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Griffin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Griffin and Sanford has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trenton Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nimor Imphraezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orfentile Fintherfray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nimor Imphraezel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nimor Imphraezel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orfentile Fintherfray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imphraezel drives through and clinches with Fintherfray against the cage.
Fintherfray wants a takedown but no success here.
Fintherfray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Imphraezel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fintherfray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Imphraezel's waist but Imphraezel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fintherfray off to one side.
Nimor Imphraezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orfentile Fintherfray.
Fintherfray fails with a takedown attempt.
Imphraezel clinches up against the cage.
Imphraezel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fintherfray gets back to full guard.
Fintherfray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imphraezel is one step ahead there.
Fintherfray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Imphraezel passes into half guard.
Fintherfray tries to roll over but Imphraezel keeps him under control.
Imphraezel wants to pass the guard but Fintherfray is defending well.
Imphraezel seems to be working for a kimura but Fintherfray defends the submission attempt.
Imphraezel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imphraezel throws a one two combo.
Fintherfray is rocked!
Imphraezel scores with a takedown into Fintherfray's guard.
Fintherfray is still in real trouble! Can Imphraezel finish him?
Imphraezel wants to stand but Fintherfray is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fintherfray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Imphraezel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imphraezel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fintherfray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fintherfray seems to have recovered his senses.
Imphraezel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fintherfray is keeping the position for now.
Imphraezel trying to control but Fintherfray is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fintherfray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Imphraezel manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fintherfray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imphraezel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Imphraezel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imphraezel is breathing heavily.
Fintherfray drops back looking for a leg! Imphraezel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imphraezel manages to kick Fintherfray off! Fintherfray jumps back into Imphraezel's guard.
Fintherfray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fintherfray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imphraezel working for a triangle but Fintherfray defends it easily.
Fintherfray advances position into side control!
Imphraezel is looking to regain half guard here but Fintherfray keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imphraezel is working hard here to advance position.
Fintherfray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imphraezel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fintherfray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Imphraezel, who protects the arm well.
Fintherfray tries for a kimura but Imphraezel is defending well.
Fintherfray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fintherfray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imphraezel is trying to control Fintherfray's posture but Fintherfray avoids it.
Fintherfray tries to move to mount but Imphraezel blocks the move with his legs.
Imphraezel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fintherfray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fintherfray tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fintherfray has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Imphraezel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imphraezel tries to improve position but can't.
Fintherfray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fintherfray is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Imphraezel has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Nimor Imphraezel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Imphraezel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fintherfray!
Fintherfray is working to get back to half guard.
Fintherfray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Imphraezel trying to pass the guard but Fintherfray defending well.
Fintherfray looking for submissions off his back.
Imphraezel is working for a submission of some sort.
Imphraezel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fintherfray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imphraezel.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fintherfray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imphraezel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fintherfray is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Imphraezel has his hands clasped together but Fintherfray extends an breaks Imphraezel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fintherfray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orfentile Fintherfray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. Frito Ortiz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.
Ortiz drops Gracie with a left right combo! Ortiz follows him down to the ground into side control.
Gracie is rocked!
It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Ortiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz scoring with punches from side control.
Ortiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie won't allow Ortiz to pass to mount.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
Ortiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ortiz's guard.
Gracie won't allow Ortiz to get back to his feet.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie pushing down on Ortiz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortiz looks gassed!
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortiz is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Ortiz won't allow it.
Ortiz is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ortiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie has hold of Ortiz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ortiz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie 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.
Ortiz is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ortiz is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortiz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortiz is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ortiz is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Ortiz working to try and regain half guard.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the head.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Ortiz is staying in there.
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vitor Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meng Rao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Run LA- Ya Boy ft Dr. Hollywood. H Y Kwon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Meng Rao's 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, H Y Kwon!
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, Meng Rao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rao thows a body shot but no joy.
Rao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
H Y Kwon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon tries to clinch but Rao is having none of it.
Rao tries to bum rush Kwon with a series of wild strikes but Kwon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rao slips a jab and a cross from Kwon.
Kwon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kwon.
Rao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kwon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwon swinging wilding here.
Rao misses with a few strikes there.
Kwon connects with a body shot.
Kwon shoots for a takedown but Rao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rao throws a leg kick but Kwon checks it.
Rao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwon manages to avoid it.
Rao fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rao lands a lovely overhand right.
Kwon ducks under a wild hook from Rao.
Kwon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kwon tries for a takedown but Rao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for H Y Kwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kwon tests Rao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
Kwon misses with an uppercut. Rao saw that one coming.
Rao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwon manages to avoid it.
Kwon throws a combination that misses
and Rao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rao is looking to land body kicks.
Rao misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon avoids the head kick by Rao.
Rao slips a jab from Kwon.
Nice uppercut there from Rao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rao connects with a nice looking jab.
Rao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rao.
Kwon is rocked!
Kwon misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Kwon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kwon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rao. Rao obviously looking to wear him down.
Rao cracks Kwon with a good jab.
Rao throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kwon counter with a right hand.
Rao misses with a few strikes there.
Rao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kwon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kwon seems to have got his legs back now.
Kwon blocks a head kick by Rao.
Kwon blocks a leg kick.
Rao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rao defending well as Kwon loads up on a big left hand.
Kwon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rao scores with a shot to the body.
Meng Rao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rao connects with the punch.
Rao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Kwon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rao throws a right and a left that Kwon avoids nicely.
Rao connects with a nice looking jab.
Rao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rao looks to land a right hand but Kwon moved out of range.
Rao misses with a double jab.
Kwon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon moves out of range of the leg kick from Rao.
Kwon lands a two punch combo.
Rao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwon throws a low kick, looking for Rao's leg but Rao calmly moves out of range.
Rao tries to bum rush Kwon with a series of wild strikes but Kwon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwon misses with a combination
and Rao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwon.
Kwon misses with a takedown
and Rao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwon slips a straight right by Rao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meng Rao dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kwon wants to clinch
enabling Rao to counter with a crisp jab.
H Y Kwon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwon tries to clinch up
letting Rao counter with a right hand.
Kwon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Rao.
A combination from Rao does no damage.
Rao slips a jab and a cross from Kwon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rao throws out the jab.
Rao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kwon backs up against the cage.
Meng Rao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwon thows a body shot but no joy.
Kwon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rao's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rao counters with a three punch combo that has Kwon backing up. Kwon nods at Rao to acknowledge the strikes.
Rao digs a good hook to Kwon's body.
A head kick misses from Rao.
Rao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rao with a nice cross.
Rao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwon moves out of range of the body kick from Rao.
Kwon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rao lands with a hook. Kwon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kwon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rao throws a push kick but Kwon slaps the foot to one side.
Rao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rao throws out a loose jab but Kwon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rao avoids the body shot from Kwon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rao as Kwon shoots in.
Rao throws a low kick, looking for Kwon's leg but Kwon calmly moves out of range.
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rao.
Rao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kwon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Rao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rao.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rao!
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!
Rao lands with an overhand left.
Kwon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rao finds it's way round the side to connect with Kwon's head.
Rao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rao lands with a nice body punch.
Kwon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rao throws a right and a left that Kwon avoids nicely.
Rao throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Rao. No joy for Kwon on that attempt.
Kwon throws a combination that misses
and Rao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rao.
Rao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rao lands a nice looking body shot.
Rao lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kwon there.
Rao throws a hook to the side of Kwon's head but Kwon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rao looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwon is just out of range.
Kwon closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rao counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kwon throws a series of punches but Rao moves out of range.
Rao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwon's head backwards.
Rao fails to land with a series of punches.
Rao lands a body shot.
Kwon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rao counters with a nice leg kick.
Rao throws a series of punches but Kwon avoids them all with ease.
Rao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwon misses with a takedown attempt - Rao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for H Y Kwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rao misses with a two punch combination.
Kwon works Rao's body with a nice hook.
Kwon is looking to clinch but Rao is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meng Rao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kwon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Kwon.
Rao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rao thows a body shot but no joy.
Rao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rao tries to land a leg kick but Kwon saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Rao misses.
Kwon tries for a takedown but Rao circles away easily
and Rao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rao cracks Kwon with an open hand slap.
Kwon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rao.
Kwon just misses with a punch to the body.
Rao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rao misses with the combination.
Rao lands a with a good body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kwon. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rao throws a head kick but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon checks the leg kick.
Rao waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kwon.
Rao fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwon misses with a takedown attempt
and Rao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kwon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwon shoots for a double leg takedown but Rao sprawls well. He's pushed Kwon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for H Y Kwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Rao as he connects with a hook.
Rao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwon.
Rao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwon connects with a nice looking jab.
Kwon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rao moves away.
A head kick misses from Rao.
Kwon throws a lazy right hand but Rao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Kwon wants to clinch
and Rao counters with a one-two to the body.
Kwon swinging wilding here.
Kwon misses with a takedown attempt
and Rao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rao loads up on a big right hand but Kwon slips the punch.
Rao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rao misses the shot to the body.
Kwon thuds a left hand into Rao's body.
Rao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rao counters with a good low kick that Kwon was not able to check.
A cross from Rao lands.
Rao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwon lands with a nice combination. Rao backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kwon darts in trying to clinch
and Rao counters with a left and a right that stings Kwon.
Kwon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rao scoring well with a low kick there.
Kwon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rao lands a glancing blow to the side of Kwon's head.
Kwon tries to clinch there but Rao circles away.
Rao works Kwon's body with a nice hook.
Kwon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Rao as Kwon shoots in.
H Y Kwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon closes the distance but Rao moves to the side
and Rao counters with a straight right hand.
Kwon misses with a takedown attempt
and Rao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwon tries to score with a low kick but Rao moves his leg out of the way.
Rao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kwon misses with an uppercut.
Kwon moves out of range of the body kick from Rao.
Kwon lands a jab to Rao's midsection.
Rao throws a head kick but Kwon moves out of range.
Rao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Rao misses.
A head kick misses from Rao.
Kwon misses with a two punch combination.
Kwon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rao fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meng Rao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rao 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meng Rao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyedreamof Blackbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Otter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyedreamof Blackbelt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eyedreamof Blackbelt!
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, Stan Otter!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Otter wants to clinch.
Otter is looking to clinch.
No luck for Blackbelt with that takedown attempt.
Otter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otter tries to clinch up but Blackbelt circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackbelt closes the distance but Otter moves to the side
and Otter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Blackbelt.
Blackbelt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Otter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Blackbelt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Otter is looking for a sweep. Blackbelt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Otter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Otter.
Blackbelt throwing strikes from guard but Otter blocks nicely.
Otter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blackbelt!
Blackbelt is bucking up trying to escape but Otter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbelt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otter lands a big shot there that rocks Blackbelt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Otter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blackbelt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Otter scoring with strikes but Blackbelt is staying in there.
Blackbelt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blackbelt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Blackbelt is trying to escape the mount.
Blackbelt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blackbelt is looking to improve his position.
Blackbelt 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.
Otter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Otter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackbelt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Blackbelt wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Blackbelt is pressing down on Otter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blackbelt 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.
Otter postures up in Blackbelt's guard and throws a big left but Blackbelt blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otter won't allow Blackbelt to sweep him here.
Otter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Otter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Otter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Otter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackbelt's head.
Otter postures up and lands a big shot to Blackbelt's brow.
Blackbelt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Otter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Otter cracks Blackbelt with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackbelt working for a triangle but Otter defends it easily.
Blackbelt is breathing heavily.
Blackbelt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackbelt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Otter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Otter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Otter distracts Blackbelt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otter lands a couple of elbows.
Otter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Otter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Otter wants to pass to mount but Blackbelt is defending the position.
Otter gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Otter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackbelt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blackbelt shoots and misses
and Otter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Otter.
Otter gets through Blackbelt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Otter.
Otter works on Blackbelt's body with a couple of short punches.
Otter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otter breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackbelt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otter lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otter scores with a hook to the body.
Otter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stan Otter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otter cracks Blackbelt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Otter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blackbelt to stand back up!
Blackbelt is rocked!
Otter walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Blackbelt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Otter swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Blackbelt's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Otter!
Stan Otter is the new light heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
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