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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Muffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MC Muffin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a combination. Muffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like MC Muffin has been cut.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee throws a series of punches but Muffin moves out of range.
Muffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee connects with a nice cross there... Muffin is looking wobbly and Lee recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Muffin to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lee jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Lee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Starks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starks comes into the arena with Bring Da Ruckus blaring out of the sound system. Hugo has chosen Above & Beyond Pres Oceanlab - On A Good Day as his entrance music. Jonathan Hugo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Starks!
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, Jonathan Hugo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starks blocks the body kick.
Starks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Starks shoots for a double leg takedown but Hugo sprawls well. He's pushed Starks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hugo scores with a spinning back kick!
Starks is breathing heavily.
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!
Hugo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Starks if he has to take too many more of those.
Hugo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Starks drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hugo follows Starks to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Hugo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swade's entrance music is Lange - Songless (Club Mix). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
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, Donald Fraser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swade just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Swade misses.
Swade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swade throws a hook but Fraser avoids it easily.
Swade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swade throws out a loose jab but Fraser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swade fails to land with a series of punches.
Swade missing with a left hand there. Fraser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swade throws an overhand right that lands on Fraser's shoulder, as Fraser tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fraser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fraser defending well as Swade loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Fraser.
Swade cracks Fraser with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swade looks to land a right hand but Fraser moved out of range.
Fraser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swade.
Fraser fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randy Swade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fraser dodges the punch combination from Swade.
Fraser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swade stuns Fraser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fraser looks gassed!
Fraser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swade.
Swade 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swade fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Swade.
Swade drops Fraser with a left and a right! Oh, Fraser is hurt - Swade dives into side control looking to finish!
Fraser is rocked!
It looks like Donald Fraser has been cut.
Swade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fraser is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade just content to control the position.
Fraser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swade off and has taken his back!
Fraser has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Swade.
Swade is keeping busy.
Swade is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade is trying to break free.
Swade trying to control the position but Fraser manages to sink in the hooks.
Swade tries to escape but Fraser has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Swade staying busy and making it hard for Fraser to control.
Fraser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Swade kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swade tries to roll but Fraser sticks to his back.
Swade wants to control his opponent's hands but Fraser gets his hands free.
Fraser throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fraser struggling to keep hold of the position.
Swade tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fraser misses with an elbow to the head.
Fraser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Swade is defending well though. Fraser let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Swade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Fraser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fraser slips under a jab.
Swade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fraser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swade throws a jab but it's blocked by Fraser.
Fraser slips a straight right by Swade.
A slow jab from Swade misses its intended target.
Fraser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swade.
Swade looks to throw the jab but Fraser is out of range.
Swade throws a big shot that misses.
Swade throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fraser stumbling backwards into the cage! Fraser bounces back off the cage towards Swade, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Swade lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Swade celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Swade!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Di Fiscille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Nontchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Di Fiscille!
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, Mirco Nontchev!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nontchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Di Fiscille swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nontchev moves in looking to clinch but Di Fiscille pushes him off.
Di Fiscille avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nontchev tries to clinch up.
Nontchev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nontchev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nontchev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Di Fiscille is trying to maintain the position but Nontchev is very close to passing his half guard.
Nontchev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Di Fiscille is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mirco Nontchev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hardaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bow Down- Westside Connection. Hardaway has chosen Chino XL's Lyrical Messiah as his entrance music. Jamal Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hardaway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardaway digs a good body shot into Reed's ribs.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardaway misses with a few strikes there.
Hardaway lands a jab to the head.
Hardaway lands a right hook to the body.
Hardaway scores with a nice head shot.
Hardaway lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Hardaway 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.
Hardaway stands up from Reed's guard - Hardaway perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Hardaway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardaway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jamal Reed has been cut.
Reed misses with a double jab
and Hardaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardaway works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Hardaway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardaway throws a combination. Reed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jamal Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardaway lands a head shot.
Reed moves forwards but Hardaway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardaway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Hardaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardaway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardaway jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Hardaway punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jamal Reed's cut is getting worse.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hardaway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardaway stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardaway connects with a body shot.
Hardaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardaway cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardaway scores with a jab to the body.
Hardaway cracks the inside of Reed's front leg.
Hardaway connects with a body shot.
Hardaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Hardaway.
Hardaway scores with a leg kick.
Hardaway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardaway.
Hardaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardaway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Hardaway is working the combinations to good effect here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardaway.
Hardaway lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardaway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardaway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardaway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Jamal Reed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hardaway lands a body shot.
Hardaway lands a body shot.
Hardaway lands with a nice body kick.
Reed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardaway.
Hardaway scores with a shot to the body.
Hardaway jabs at Reed's body.
Hardaway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardaway stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardaway cracks the inside of Reed's front leg.
Hardaway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardaway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reed rather than just go for the knockout.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardaway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardaway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardaway tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardaway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hardaway duly obliges.
Jeez, Jamal Reed's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to de liver by Hardaway. Beautiful body shot.
Hardaway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardaway connects with a body shot.
Hardaway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamal Reed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Hardaway!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olli Dittrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Stranglehold as his entrance music. Olli Dittrich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olli Dittrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Dittrich circles away.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dittrich is desperately trying to improve his position but Ortiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Ortiz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dittrich has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dittrich!
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Dittrich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortiz on the ground.
Ortiz wants to hit a switch here but Dittrich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ortiz there!
Ortiz tries to reverse the position but Dittrich maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ortiz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard.
Dittrich is taking a breather. Ortiz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortiz wants to get back to full guard.
Dittrich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dittrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ortiz slips a straight right by Dittrich.
Good leg kick by Dittrich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dittrich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dittrich throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Dittrich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dittrich drops Ortiz with a nice combination! Dittrich dives into Ortiz's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Frito Ortiz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dittrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dittrich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dittrich trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dittrich is one step ahead there.
Dittrich wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dittrich is looking for a sweep. Ortiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dittrich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Dittrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frito Ortiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dittrich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ortiz's hands.
Dittrich throws a chopping leg kick but Ortiz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dittrich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Dittrich moves out of range.
Ortiz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dittrich is fending him off so far but Ortiz persists. Nope, Dittrich circles away and we're back to standing.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Dittrich.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch but Dittrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dittrich defends it well.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Dittrich is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dittrich is defending against the submission attempts here by Ortiz.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz throws a strike but Dittrich avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dittrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortiz is one step ahead there.
Dittrich is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick lands from Dittrich that sends Ortiz to the canvas. Ortiz tries to scramble back to his feet but Dittrich brings him back down into side control.
Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz is trying to escape the position but Dittrich is controlling the position.
Ortiz is still in real trouble! Can Dittrich finish him?
Dittrich works to advance to full mount. Ortiz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Dittrich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ortiz is looking to escape.
Ortiz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dittrich is keen to just control but Ortiz is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dittrich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ortiz gets back to full guard.
Dittrich wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
Ortiz is striking from the bottom but Dittrich uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ortiz is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Dittrich sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ortiz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dittrich won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.
Ortiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dittrich wants to control from the top but Ortiz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olli Dittrich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frito Ortiz'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. This is the final round!
Dittrich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dittrich is looking to chop away at Ortiz's legs.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Dittrich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dittrich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dittrich throws a right and a left that Ortiz avoids nicely.
Dittrich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ortiz tries to clinch up.
Dittrich misses with the combination.
Dittrich throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Olli Dittrich is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Dittrich.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dittrich.
Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olli Dittrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frito Ortiz.
Dittrich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ortiz's head.
Dittrich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dittrich lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Ortiz can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Dittrich and Ortiz drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Dittrich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olli Dittrich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyedreamof Blackbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wladimir Gilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wladimir Gilkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eyedreamof Blackbelt's chin.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eyedreamof Blackbelt!
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, Wladimir Gilkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackbelt throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Wladimir Gilkov has been cut.
Eyedreamof Blackbelt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilkov gets the takedown into side control.
Gilkov tries for a kimura but Blackbelt is defending well.
Gilkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackbelt keeps working.
Gilkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blackbelt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blackbelt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackbelt stops Gilkov from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov prevents Blackbelt from escaping the position.
Gilkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blackbelt!
Blackbelt stops Gilkov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gilkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackbelt just holding on.
Blackbelt is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gilkov goes for an armbar but Blackbelt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blackbelt.
Gilkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilkov, not yet.
Blackbelt looking to pass the guard.
Blackbelt is working hard here to advance position.
Gilkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilkov, not yet.
Gilkov is trying to keep Blackbelt in close.
Gilkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gilkov content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Gilkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gilkov trying to pass the guard but Blackbelt defending well.
Gilkov is controlling the pace.
Blackbelt is pressing down on Gilkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gilkov wants to control from the top but Blackbelt keeps moving.
Gilkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackbelt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackbelt working for a triangle but Gilkov defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyedreamof Blackbelt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Gilkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gilkov has Blackbelt up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackbelt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gilkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blackbelt is working for takedown but Gilkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gilkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackbelt jumps guard but Gilkov stands there with Blackbelt around his waist. Blackbelt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyedreamof Blackbelt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilkov working aggressively here.
Blackbelt wants to break free but Gilkov has control.
Gilkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbelt.
Blackbelt wants to break free but Gilkov has control.
Blackbelt throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilkov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gilkov is keen to just control but Blackbelt is a slippery customer.
Blackbelt is trying to maintain the position but Gilkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gilkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackbelt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackbelt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gilkov.
Blackbelt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gilkov throws and elbow that misses. Blackbelt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gilkov's guard. Nice move by Blackbelt!
Gilkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackbelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gilkov is looking for a triangle but Blackbelt pushes his legs off easily.
Blackbelt won't allow Gilkov to sweep him here.
Gilkov is trying to keep Blackbelt in close.
Gilkov keeping moving, preventing Blackbelt from controlling successfully.
Gilkov working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gilkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Blackbelt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gilkov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blackbelt is on top in guard.
Blackbelt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blackbelt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackbelt wants to clinch
and Gilkov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilkov.
Blackbelt misses with the head strike.
Gilkov has Blackbelt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gilkov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blackbelt tumbling to the mat - Gilkov dives into Blackbelt's guard.
Blackbelt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gilkov uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blackbelt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blackbelt regains half guard.
Blackbelt looking for submissions off his back.
Gilkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackbelt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gilkov tries to pass to full mount but Blackbelt defends it.
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.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Gilkov'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. This is the final round!
Blackbelt tries to clinch but Gilkov moves away
and Gilkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blackbelt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackbelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbelt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilkov tightens his grip and picks Blackbelt up, before dumping him to the ground. Blackbelt manages to land in guard.
Gilkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackbelt looking for a guillotine here but Gilkov defends easily.
Gilkov content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackbelt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilkov stays in close to Blackbelt's body and controls the position.
Blackbelt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gilkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilkov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Blackbelt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blackbelt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gilkov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blackbelt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gilkov controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Blackbelt is trapped and Gilkov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Blackbelt wants to escape the position.
Blackbelt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gilkov's arms.
Gilkov trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt wants to escape the position.
Gilkov is punishing Blackbelt with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gilkov landing with strikes.
Gilkov looking to break Blackbelt's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blackbelt remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gilkov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gilkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blackbelt controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Blackbelt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gilkov working for a choke but Blackbelt is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Gilkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Gilkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vetchnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruediger Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Vetchnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Vetchnikov!
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, Ruediger Hoffmann!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetchnikov scores with the left hand. Hoffmann knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ruediger Hoffmann has been cut.
Hoffmann blocks a jab.
Vetchnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vetchnikov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hoffmann.
Vetchnikov connects with a nice cross there... Hoffmann is looking wobbly and Vetchnikov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hoffmann to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Vetchnikov jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Vetchnikov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Kairouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kairouz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Seek and Destroy. Hicks has chosen It's Amazing as his entrance music. Derrick Hicks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Kairouz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kairouz shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Kairouz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hicks misses with a hook. Kairouz ducked under it nicely.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown but Hicks shows good takedown defense.
Kairouz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hicks is looking to regain half guard here but Kairouz keeps moving and retains side control.
Hicks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kairouz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hicks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hicks wants to get back to full guard.
Hicks manages to get to full guard.
Kairouz won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Kairouz throws a big right hand that misses.
Kairouz wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks wants to sweep but no luck.
Kairouz drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Kairouz off! Kairouz jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kairouz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kairouz is breathing heavily.
Kairouz ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Kairouz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kairouz's hands.
Hicks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hicks wants to control but Kairouz is keeping him busy.
Hicks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks fails to advance to Kairouz's back.
Hicks wants to finish this one by submission but Kairouz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hicks.
Kairouz is trying to escape the mount.
Kairouz tries to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kairouz wants to control but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kairouz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kairouz wants to control but Hicks postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hicks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kairouz's waist but Kairouz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hicks off to one side.
Kairouz with a poor takedown
and Hicks counters with a shoot takedown. Kairouz fights it but they end up in guard.
Hicks 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.
Kairouz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Kairouz is looking for a triangle but Hicks pushes his legs off easily.
Kairouz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks 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.
Kairouz is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hicks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kairouz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hicks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hicks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kairouz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks 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.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks pushes down on Kairouz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Hicks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kairouz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hicks circles away.
Hicks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kairouz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kairouz wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Kairouz keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Hicks pushes down on Kairouz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hicks seems to be looking for submissions.
Kairouz is looking to control Hicks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kairouz avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kairouz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hicks pulls his head out easily.
Hicks is keen to just control but Kairouz is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz gets full guard.
Kairouz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kairouz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hicks has picked Kairouz up and slammed him! Kairouz can't keep hold of the triangle and Hicks manages to pass to side control!
Kairouz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hicks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hicks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kairouz!
Hicks avoids the attempt from Kairouz to control.
Hicks trying to control but Kairouz is having none of it.
Hicks jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kairouz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hicks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kairouz, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kairouz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kairouz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hicks's best efforts.
Hicks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kairouz defends it well.
Hicks is looking for a kimura here.
Kairouz gets back to full guard.
Kairouz looking for a guillotine here but Hicks defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking to pass the guard.
Hicks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hicks wants to pass the guard but Kairouz is keeping the position.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
Kairouz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hicks is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kairouz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hicks's back instead.
Kairouz tightening his grip on Hicks, looking for the choke.
Hicks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kairouz's guard. Nice work there by Hicks.
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.
Kairouz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kairouz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Kairouz keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hicks tries to control but Kairouz wriggling away.
Hicks looking for a guillotine from mount but Kairouz is having none of it.
Hicks looking to secure an arm triangle but Kairouz defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Hicks 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.
Kairouz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kairouz!
Hicks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kairouz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hicks working for a submission but Kairouz is keeping him at bay.
Kairouz is looking to get to half guard.
Derrick Hicks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hicks is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kairouz is in real trouble.
Kairouz is in bad spot here.
Hicks working for a choke but Kairouz is defending well.
Hicks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks looking for the choke but no joy.
Hicks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kairouz is defending well though. Hicks let's go of the attempt for now.
Hicks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kairouz is defending well though. Hicks let's go of the attempt for now.
Kairouz trying to control the hands but Hicks breaks the grip.
Hicks looking for the choke from the back.
Hicks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hicks is trying to stick to Kairouz's back but Kairouz is turning into Hicks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hicks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kairouz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Kairouz pushes his legs off easily.
Kairouz passes into half guard.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hicks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Kairouz controlling him for the moment.
Kairouz stands and throws Hicks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
Kairouz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hicks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hicks regains half guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
Kairouz is tying to control. Hicks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kairouz is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kairouz trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Kairouz pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kairouz postures up.
Kairouz drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Kairouz off! Kairouz jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Hicks really dominated that round.
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.
Kairouz misses with a takedown
and Hicks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hicks is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kairouz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kairouz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hicks pulls his head out easily.
Kairouz is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hicks pulls his head out easily.
Hicks wants to free his trapped foot but Kairouz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hicks 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.
Hicks trying to mount his opponent but Kairouz defends it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz trying to hold on to Hicks's head to control him but Hicks postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kairouz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kairouz won't allow Hicks to sweep him here.
Kairouz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hicks's guard.
Hicks tries to roll over but Kairouz keeps him under control.
Hicks moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard.
Hicks tries to free his leg and advance position but Kairouz is retaining full guard.
Hicks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hicks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kairouz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kairouz manages to get back to half guard.
Hicks trying to control from half guard but Kairouz is working away.
Kairouz is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz is staying active underneath Hicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hicks trying to mount his opponent but Kairouz defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kairouz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hicks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hicks.
Kairouz working for a triangle but Hicks defends it easily.
Kairouz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hicks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kairouz's guard.
Kairouz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kairouz is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz working for a triangle but Hicks defends it easily.
Kairouz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hicks passes Kairouz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hicks trying to pass the guard but Kairouz defending well.
Kairouz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kairouz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kairouz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hicks counters with a shoot takedown. Kairouz fights it but they end up in guard.
Hicks 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.
Hicks has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kairouz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hicks is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kairouz pulls down on the head and he's put Hicks to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Russell Kairouz!
Russell Kairouz retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Otter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Paha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iso Paha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Stan Otter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iso Paha!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paha throws a jab but it's blocked by Otter.
Some wild striking there from Paha.
Otter slips a straight right by Paha.
Paha scoring well with a low kick there.
Otter tries to clinch up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Paha sends Otter down but not out. Paha dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Stan Otter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otter trying to remain calm as Paha controls from the top position.
Otter is not content to let Paha control the position.
Otter is trying to control Paha's posture but Paha avoids it.
Otter is looking to reverse the position.
Paha is looking to take a break and control but Otter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Otter sneaks back into half guard.
Otter is staying active underneath Paha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Otter is trying to maintain the position but Paha is very close to passing his half guard.
Paha is trying to control the action in half guard but Otter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Otter is looking for a sweep. Paha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Otter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paha content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Iso Paha just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otter tries to clinch but Paha moves out of range.
Iso Paha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Otter tries to clinch up.
Otter slips a jab from Paha.
Iso Paha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Otter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paha.
Paha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Otter gets a takedown into half guard.
Paha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paha trying to control the position.
Otter is working Paha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paha wants to stand and escape but Otter is having none of it.
Paha has control of Otter's left arm, preventing Otter from doing any damage.
Paha wants to sweep here but Otter controlling him for the moment.
Otter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Otter stops Paha from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Otter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Otter tries to close the distance and clinch but Paha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otter tries to clinch but Paha is having none of it.
Paha scores with a hook.
Paha misses with a two punch combination.
Paha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Otter wants to clinch up but Paha keeps it at a distance.
Paha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otter wants to clinch.
Otter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otter.
Otter moves in looking to clinch but Paha pushes him off.
Otter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otter moves in looking to clinch but Paha pushes him off.
Otter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Paha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paha throws a looping overhand right but Otter ducks down to avoid it.
Otter moves into range and clinches up with Paha.
Paha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Otter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Otter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paha is keeping busy.
Otter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otter keeps control of Paha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Paha prevents a body shot from Otter.
Otter trying to stall but Paha improves his position.
Paha is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Otter.
Paha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Otter showed some decent athleticism there.
Paha looks gassed!
The fighters are battling for position here. Paha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Otter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Stan Otter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Otter is looking to clinch but Paha is avoiding it.
Otter takes one on the button.
Paha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paha swats away the attempt to clinch by Otter.
Paha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Otter in his tracks.
Otter tries to clinch but Paha is having none of it.
Paha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otter doesn't seem bothered though.
Otter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otter tries to clinch but Paha moves out of range.
Otter tries to close the distance and clinch but Paha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paha feints and then cracks Otter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Otter down.
Otter wants to clinch up but Paha keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Otter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paha punishes Otter's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otter is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paha lands with a hook. Otter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Otter fails with a takedown attempt.
Paha scores with a hook to the body. Otter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Otter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooh a lovely combination from Paha sends Otter down but not out. Paha dives into side control looking to finish.
Otter is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paha stands up.
Oh Otter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Otter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Otter seems to have got his legs back now.
Paha lands with a right and another and another! Otter is in big trouble! Paha lands again and this time it's lights out for Otter! A quality knockout there for Paha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iso Paha!
Iso Paha is the new light heavyweight champion!
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