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TTC 34 - Devils Home PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buck Futter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Futter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Woods!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Futter misses with an uppercut.
Futter tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Futter.
Futter throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like David Woods has been cut.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Futter.
Futter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Futter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Futter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Futter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Futter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Woods looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter looking to ground and pound but Woods is blocking nicely.
Futter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Futter misses with a head shot.
Futter looking to finish with strikes here!
You get the feeling that Woods really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Futter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Futter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Futter thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Futter with shots to the head and body - Woods looks very uncomfortable down there.
Woods is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter throwing strikes here but Woods is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Futter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Futter raining down shots from the mount!
Futter unloading with bombs!
Futter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Woods wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Woods looks gassed!
Futter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futter cracks Woods with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Futter misses with a head shot.
Futter looking to ground and pound but Woods is blocking nicely.
Futter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Futter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Futter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Woods hang on?
Futter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Woods is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Woods manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Futter lands strikes from half guard.
Woods regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Futter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woods keeping full guard, as Futter tries to pass.
Woods wants to stand and escape but Futter is having none of it.
Futter passes into half guard.
Futter thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Woods to regain full guard.
Futter advances to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods blocking the ground and pound attempt from Futter.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Futter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Woods's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Futter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Futter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woods.
Futter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Futter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woods is fending him off so far but Futter persists. Nope, Woods circles away and we're back to standing.
Futter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woods counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buck Futter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Futter misses with a series of wild punches.
Woods throws a series of punches but Futter avoids them all with ease.
Futter shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods scores with a crisp jab that stopped Futter in his tracks.
Futter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods throws a series of punches but Futter avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Futter.
Futter fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods throws a series of strikes that have Futter backpedaling.
Futter is rocked!
A head kick by Woods - that's a beauty! Futter is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Woods can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Woods!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Archangel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robert Lee's chin.
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Lee!
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, Christopher Archangel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archangel shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Archangel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Archangel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archangel fails with the takedown.
Robert Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Lee drops Archangel with a big left hand and mounts him. Archangel is in big trouble!
It looks like Christopher Archangel has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a big elbow.
Archangel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archangel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Archangel is defending well.
Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archangel wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee passes to side control.
Archangel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archangel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
Archangel is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into Archangel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archangel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Archangel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Archangel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Archangel trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep!
Archangel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Archangel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archangel looks gassed!
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Archangel is trying to improve his position.
Archangel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel actively working from the bottom here.
Lee stands up from half guard.
Robert Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archangel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Archangel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Archangel ducks down to avoid it.
Robert Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee throws the left hand but Archangel avoids the punch easily.
Archangel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Archangel.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Archangel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee lands a nice hook to Archangel's body. Archangel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Archangel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archangel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Archangel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archangel stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is pulling down on Archangel's head to control his posture.
Archangel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archangel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Archangel but great work by Lee.
Archangel is breathing heavily.
Lee wants to control but Archangel is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archangel is trying to get back to half guard.
Archangel regains half guard.
Archangel tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archangel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archangel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archangel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Archangel looking for submissions off his back.
Lee stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archangel blocks a jab.
Archangel blocks a jab.
Archangel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Archangel defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Archangel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Archangel moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archangel slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christopher Archangel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Archangel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Archangel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Archangel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archangel shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Archangel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Archangel moved out of range.
Archangel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Archangel has a takedown stuffed.
Archangel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee takes a swing at Archangel's ribcage but misses.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Archangel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archangel manages to avoid it.
Archangel shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Robert Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Archangel.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archangel moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Archangel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Archangel persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Archangel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Archangel walks into a left hand.
Lee tests Archangel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archangel blocks a jab.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Archangel moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Archangel or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archangel blocks a jab.
Lee lands a with a good body shot.
Lee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Archangel.
Lee drops Archangel with a nice combination! Lee dives into Archangel's guard, looking to finish!
Archangel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Archangel's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bradshaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bradshaw's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bradshaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones won't allow Bradshaw to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Bradshaw is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bradshaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshaw is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bradshaw to get the leverage.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bradshaw is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bradshaw is working away from the top position though.
Jones is controlling Bradshaw's trapped leg to prevent Bradshaw from advancing to side control.
Bradshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bradshaw from controlling successfully.
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.
Jones seems keen to control Bradshaw's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Bradshaw 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradshaw looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jones has picked Bradshaw up and slammed him! Bradshaw can't keep hold of the triangle and Jones manages to pass to side control!
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 Chuck Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bradshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones throws a hook but Bradshaw avoids it easily.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Chuck Bradshaw has been cut.
Bradshaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a hook but Bradshaw avoids it easily.
Bradshaw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bradshaw crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Feanor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Harper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evandro Feanor!
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, Daniel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper clobbers Feanor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Evandro Feanor has been cut.
Feanor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harper is fending him off so far but Feanor persists. Nope, Harper circles away and we're back to standing.
Harper lands a with a good body shot.
Feanor shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Feanor moves in looking to clinch but Harper pushes him off.
Harper waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Feanor.
Feanor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Harper misses the target.
Feanor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harper circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evandro Feanor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper drops Feanor with a left and a right! Oh, Feanor is hurt - Harper dives into side control looking to finish!
Feanor is rocked!
Feanor is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper decides to stand back up.
Oh Feanor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper stuns Feanor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Are you kidding me?! Harper ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Feanor clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Harper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djordje Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djordje Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrovic.
Petrovic misses with a looping left.
Petrovic connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jackson! He's out on his feet! Petrovic rushes in and drops Jackson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Djordje Petrovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Echberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Legard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legard has chosen Crank That (Travis Barker Remix) as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Echberg!
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, Sebastien Legard!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legard fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Echberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Legard which made him look bad.
Legard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Echberg shoots in for a double leg but Legard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Legard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Legard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sebastien Legard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legard fails with the takedown
and Echberg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Echberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Echberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Legard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legard has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Echberg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Legard has tightened it up now! Echberg should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastien Legard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hussein kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Fat Joe 300 Brolic. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osama Hussein!
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, Goncalo Alves!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Hussein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Alves lands but Hussein takes it in his stride.
It looks like Osama Hussein has been cut.
Alves misses with the combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alves. Hussein shrugs it off though.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Hussein moves out of range easily.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves knocks Hussein to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Hussein is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein has control of an arm but Alves manages to advance to Alves's back!
Oh Hussein is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves keeps control of the position as Hussein tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Alves controlling the positon.
Hussein seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves has the hooks in. Hussein is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein is working hard here to advance position.
Hussein is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alves.
Hussein tries to escape but Alves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alves keeps control of the position easily here as Hussein tries to buck him off.
Hussein rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hussein is trying to control but can't.
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.
Hussein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alves. That one must have hurt.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves throws a head kick but Hussein moves out of range.
Alves lands a head kick that stumbles Hussein and the fighters go to the mat.
Alves is pushing down on Hussein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hussein is fighting to maintain full guard but Alves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alves controlling the action here.
Alves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Hussein defends the submission attempt.
Hussein works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hussein tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alves is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hussein is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goncalo Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Klump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goku Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klump comes to the cage accompanied by HEY HEY HEY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Klump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goku Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragon shoots for a takedown but Klump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Klump.
Nice takedown defense from Klump. No joy for Dragon on that attempt.
Klump throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Klump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Albert Klump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Dragon.
Klump throws a jab when Dragon was well out of range.
Klump throws a shot from downtown. Dragon moves away and avoids it.
Klump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Klump does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dragon gets the takedown into side control.
Dragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dragon swings around for an armbar but Klump sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dragon's guard.
Dragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klump is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dragon looks gassed!
Dragon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dragon wants to improve his position but instead Klump has moved into half guard.
Dragon gets back to full guard.
Klump wants to stand but Dragon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Klump stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Klump loads up on a big right hand but Dragon slips the punch.
Klump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dragon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dragon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dragon slips a nice elbow through Klump's hands, connecting with Klump's forehead.
Klump avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragon.
Dragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Klump tries to kick Dragon off but Dragon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dragon throws a strike but Klump avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dragon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Klump is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Klump throws a series of punches but Dragon avoids them all with ease.
Dragon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klump.
Klump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klump throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
Dragon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Klump pushes Dragon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dragon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Klump is trying to buck Dragon off.
Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dragon prevents Klump from escaping the position.
Dragon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Klump is avoiding damage well.
Klump is trying to buck Dragon off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragon gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goku Dragon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Klump misses with a straight right.
Dragon looks for a takedown but Klump sprawls well.
Dragon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Klump circles away.
Klump misses with a two punch combination.
Klump misses with the combination.
Dragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klump swivels and escapes.
Albert Klump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Dragon.
No joy there for Klump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klump misses with a wild combination.
Dragon shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klump throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
Klump scores with a one two! Dragon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goku Dragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klump lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon shoots in for a double leg but Klump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dragon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klump.
Dragon shoots for a takedown but Klump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Klump.
Klump throws out a loose jab but Dragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albert Klump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragon gets the takedown into side control.
Klump parries the strikes from Dragon easily there. Dragon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Klump to escape.
Dragon is trying to move to mount but Klump reverses beautifully and ends up in Dragon's guard.
Klump has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klump stopping the sweep attempt from Dragon.
Klump wants to stand but Dragon is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klump preventing the sweep.
Klump would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dragon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Klump!
Dragon has control of Klump's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Klump regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klump taking shots to the head.
Dragon trying to control but Klump is having none of it.
Dragon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dragon looking to ground and pound but Klump is blocking nicely.
BOOM! Dragon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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.
Klump wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dragon punching from mount but Klump doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dragon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Klump wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dragon.
Dragon lands a big elbow.
Dragon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Klump has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Klump!
Dragon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Klump has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dragon tries to roll over but Klump keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Albert Klump will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klump!
Klump misses with the combination.
Dragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Klump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Klump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klump swivels and escapes.
Albert Klump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goku Dragon.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but Klump shows good takedown defense.
Klump works the jab nicely.
Klump throws a nice looking combination but Dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragon forces Klump back against the cage and clinches.
Klump stops a takedown attempt from Dragon.
Dragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klump has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klump has had enough of the clinch but Dragon keeps him there for the moment.
Klump prevents the takedown attempt.
Klump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragon has him pressed against the cage.
Dragon tries for a takedown but Klump manages to get underhooks.
Klump manages to break the clinch.
Klump throws a series of punches but Dragon avoids them all with ease.
Dragon shoots in but Klump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dragon shoots for a takedown but Klump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Klump!
Dragon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klump squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dragon landing shots from mount.
Klump's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dragon unloads with some shots from mount but Klump bucks and avoids them well.
Dragon goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Klump is on top in guard.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Klump controlling him for the moment.
Dragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dragon wants to sweep here but Klump controlling him for the moment.
Klump has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dragon is proving hard to escape from.
Dragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klump goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dragon shoots in but Klump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klump throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dragon fails with the takedown.
Klump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown by Dragon or perhaps it was just good defense by Klump which made him look bad.
Klump lands with an overhand left.
Klump misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klump preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dragon wants to pass the guard but Klump is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Klump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Goku Dragon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmed Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iso Paha has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iso Paha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahmed Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein tries to clinch but Paha moves out of range.
Hussein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Ahmed Hussein has been cut.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Paha.
Nice takedown defense from Paha. No joy for Hussein on that attempt.
Hussein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paha is looking to chop away at Hussein's legs.
Hussein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paha sizes up Hussein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hussein is rocked!
Paha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussein is still on wobbly legs! Can Paha finish him?
No luck for Hussein with that takedown attempt.
Iso Paha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Hussein.
Hussein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paha sprawls well initially but Hussein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hussein seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paha controlling the position well.
Paha wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paha is trying to control but can't.
Paha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hussein.
Paha is holding on to half guard well.
Hussein trying to mount his opponent but Paha defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paha trying to control from the bottom.
Hussein is looking to advance position but Paha won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hussein tries for a takedown but Paha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paha scoring well with a low kick there.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Paha.
Paha lands with a hook. Hussein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hussein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hussein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hussein manages to get himself to full guard.
Hussein has his foot on Paha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paha works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein looks gassed!
Paha showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hussein has a closed guard, preventing Paha from standing up.
Hussein 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.
Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussein has a closed guard, preventing Paha from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Paha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iso Paha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Paha.
Hussein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paha pinned against the cage. Paha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paha. That one must have hurt.
Hussein slips a jab and a cross from Paha.
Paha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paha looks to land a combination but Hussein avoids it well.
Paha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paha misses with a straight right.
Paha scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paha!
Paha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussein slips under a jab.
Paha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paha throws a head kick that Hussein semi-blocks.
Paha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paha throws a series of punches but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hussein avoids the attempt from Paha to control.
Hussein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein is working for a guillotine from mount but Paha frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahmed Hussein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hussein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Paha misses.
Paha throws a leg kick which misses Hussein's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussein tries to avoid it.
Paha throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein shoots for a takedown but Paha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paha just misses with a punch to the body.
Paha missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paha throws a head kick that misses.
Hussein avoids the head kick by Paha.
Nice sprawl there from Paha as Hussein shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Paha misses.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paha.
Hussein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paha pinned against the cage. Paha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iso Paha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmed Hussein.
Horrible takedown by Hussein or perhaps it was just good defense by Paha which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein looks for a takedown but Paha sprawls well.
Hussein takes one to the side of the head.
Paha misses with the combination.
Hussein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hussein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paha holds on to Hussein's head and controls the position momentarily.
Paha is trying to control Hussein's posture but Hussein avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paha is trying to control Hussein's posture but Hussein avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Paha sneaks out the side door and pushes Hussein away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Paha misses with a two punch combination.
Paha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hussein showed some decent athleticism there.
Hussein is stalling here. Paha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hussein seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha stands up and beckons Hussein to his feet.
Hussein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hussein backs up against the cage.
Hussein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussein lands in his opponent's guard.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Paha is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hussein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paha keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Hussein looking to pass the guard.
Paha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paha is on top in guard.
Hussein trying to control the position.
Paha wants to get up but he can't break Hussein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hussein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussein keeping moving, preventing Paha from controlling successfully.
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hussein 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.
Paha stays in close to Hussein's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahmed Hussein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paha misses the jab.
Paha misses with an uppercut. Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein shoots in but no luck this time.
Paha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hussein scores a takedown into full mount!
Hussein throwing strikes here but Paha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Paha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paha wants to hold on but Hussein pushes him away.
Hussein is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paha can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Paha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussein is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hussein avoids the attempt from Paha to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paha tries to lock up and control but Hussein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hussein is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paha is surviving well by controlling Hussein's body position as best he can.
Paha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paha manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hussein throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paha is trying to control Hussein's posture but Hussein avoids 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.
Paha is trying to improve his position.
Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hussein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Paha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paha misses with the combination.
Paha looks to land a right hand but Hussein moved out of range.
Paha lands a lovely overhand right.
Paha throws a leg kick but Hussein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hussein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paha!
Hussein avoids the attempt from Paha to control.
Paha can't escape the position.
Hussein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hussein unloads with some shots from mount but Paha bucks and avoids them well.
Hussein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paha prevents Hussein from taking his back.
Paha is working to get back to half guard.
Ahmed Hussein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paha wants to hold on but Hussein pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Hussein.
Ahmed Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paha defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hussein.
Paha manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussein wants to free his trapped foot but Paha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hussein stops Paha from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmed Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beast Mode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Nockchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mode comes to the cage accompanied by get up get down. Beast Mode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Mode!
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, Vitali Nockchev!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mode decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mode could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mode is working for a kimura but Nockchev is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mode 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.
Nockchev is trying to get back to full guard.
Mode is working for a submission of some sort.
Mode is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nockchev is doing well to control the position and prevent Mode from advancing to side control.
Mode wants to pass the guard but Nockchev is defending well.
Nockchev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode wants to pass the guard but Nockchev is keeping the position.
Nockchev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mode pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nockchev is keeping the position for now.
Nockchev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mode tries to roll over but Nockchev keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Nockchev seems content to control.
Nockchev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mode is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nockchev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mode knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nockchev trying to control the action but Mode is working from the bottom.
Nockchev is taking a breather. Mode says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mode makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mode looking for a guillotine here but Nockchev defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mode is breathing heavily.
Nockchev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nockchev slips nicely into half guard.
Nockchev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nockchev moves nicely into side control.
Nockchev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nockchev controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nockchev trying to control but Mode is having none of it.
Mode working to try and regain half guard.
Nockchev controlling the position easily from mount.
Nockchev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nockchev content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Vitali Nockchev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mode blocks a head kick by Nockchev.
Mode shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nockchev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mode thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nockchev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mode might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nockchev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mode can't escape the position.
Nockchev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mode manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nockchev slows the pace down in half guard.
Nockchev is keen to just control but Mode is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitali Nockchev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mode shoots in but no luck this time.
Mode shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mode was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mode wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nockchev wants to control but Mode is having none of it.
Nockchev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mode is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nockchev regains half guard.
Mode is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nockchev is pressing down on Mode's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nockchev controls Mode momentarily but Mode frees himself.
Mode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mode stopping the sweep attempt from Nockchev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nockchev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mode looking to pass the guard.
Nockchev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nockchev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mode wants to pass the guard but Nockchev is keeping the position.
Nockchev controls Mode momentarily but Mode frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Vitali Nockchev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nockchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nockchev throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Nockchev misses with a head kick.
Mode shoots in but Nockchev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mode blocks a head kick by Nockchev.
Mode blocks a head kick by Nockchev.
Vitali Nockchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nockchev slips a jab from Mode.
Nockchev throws a head kick that misses.
Mode gets a takedown into half guard.
Mode wants to work for an arm triangle but Nockchev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nockchev moves into full guard.
Nockchev wants to sweep but no luck.
Mode drops back looking for a leg! Nockchev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nockchev manages to kick Mode off! Mode jumps back into Nockchev's guard.
Mode looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nockchev seems keen to control Mode's posture.
Nockchev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nockchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mode looking to pass the guard.
Mode is fighting to break Nockchev's control of his arms but Nockchev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nockchev trying to control the position.
Mode wants to pass the guard but Nockchev is keeping the position.
Nockchev seems keen to control Mode's posture.
Mode stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nockchev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Nockchev.
Nockchev tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nockchev moves out of range as Mode strikes.
Nockchev throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Mode takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Beast Mode has been cut.
Nockchev connects with a high kick.
Nockchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mode shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nockchev's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitali Nockchev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Beast Mode's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Nockchev.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nockchev throws a head kick that misses.
Mode bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mode misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nockchev struggling a bit here.
Mode wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nockchev, who protects the arm well.
Nockchev is trying to control Mode's posture but Mode avoids it.
Mode tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nockchev manages to get back to half guard.
Mode is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nockchev is just riding it out for now. Mode eventually gives up the hold.
Nockchev gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mode wants to pass the guard but Nockchev is keeping the position.
Nockchev seems keen to control Mode's posture.
Nockchev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nockchev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nockchev tries a head kick but it misses.
Nockchev throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Mode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mode throws out a powerful jab.
Nockchev misses with a head kick.
Nockchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nockchev moves forwards but Mode connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Mode.
Mode shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nockchev but Nockchev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nockchev throws a head kick but Mode moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mode smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nockchev throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Nockchev throws a sloppy head kick and Mode moves out of range easily.
Mode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nockchev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nockchev moves out of range as Mode strikes.
Mode shoots in but Nockchev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mode fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beast Mode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nockchev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nockchev slips a straight right by Mode.
Mode closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nockchev circles away.
Mode blocks a head kick by Nockchev.
Nockchev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nockchev gets caught flat footed, as Mode shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nockchev controlling Mode's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mode is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nockchev managing to control the position.
Beast Mode overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nockchev working a defensive guard here.
Mode is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nockchev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Mode wants to pass the guard but Nockchev is keeping the position.
Nockchev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nockchev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mode manages to get himself to full guard.
Nockchev content to stall in guard here.
Mode is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nockchev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Despite being in the dominant position, Vitali Nockchev just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nockchev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mode's head.
Beast Mode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nockchev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Nockchev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nockchev 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Nockchev!
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