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UOC Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Tron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tron has chosen Hells Bells as his entrance music. Shaq Tron has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Lynch's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaq Tron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tron wants to clinch up but Lynch keeps it at a distance.
Lynch keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch connects with a jab.
Tron tries for a takedown but Lynch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch lands the left hand.
Tron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Lynch moves into the clinch successfully.
Tron breaks from the clinch.
Lynch waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Tron. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Tron to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Tron is rocked!
It looks like Shaq Tron has been cut.
Tron wants to improve his position but instead Lynch has moved into half guard.
Tron is still in real trouble! Can Lynch finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lynch.
Lynch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch 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.
Tron looking for subs from the bottom but Lynch mounts him!
Tron in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tron wants to hold on but Lynch pushes him away.
Lynch postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Tron badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lynch around the waist but Lynch pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lynch is the winner by TKO! Lynch jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Lynch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Guido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guido's entrance music is Strictly Business. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Guido!
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, Drew Branch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guido in his tracks.
Guido closes the distance and clinches.
Guido stalling the fight.
A short left from Guido.
Branch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Branch fails to land.
Guido breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guido keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branch tries to keep at a distance but Guido has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guido scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guido keeps control of Branch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guido has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Branch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Branch breaks Guido's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Guido preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Branch trying to control the action but Guido is working from the bottom.
Guido wants to control but Branch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch 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.
Branch tries to score with some ground and pound. Guido controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Guido is looking for a sweep.
Guido wants to control but Branch postures up.
Branch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guido knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Branch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guido knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Branch looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guido closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Branch is trying to break the clinch but Guido has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guido.
Guido is stalling here.
Guido lands with a short shot to the head.
Guido breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Branch misses its intended target.
Guido has closed the distance and engaged Branch in a clinch.
Branch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Guido is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Branch to the mat. Branch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Guido wants to control from the top but Branch keeps moving.
Guido working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guido wants to control from the top but Branch keeps moving.
Guido chips away with some ground and pound.
Guido sitting in guard here, content to control.
Branch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guido with a nice head shot there.
Guido looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Branch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guido can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guido controls the pace.
Guido wants to control from the top but Branch keeps moving.
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.
Guido advances position into side control!
Guido trying to control the position but Branch is working away.
Guido staying calm.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ray Guido just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Branch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guido looks to land a combination. Branch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guido defending well as Branch loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Guido dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Branch throws a nice looking combination but Guido bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guido clinches up against the cage.
Guido has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Branch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Branch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guido breaks the clinch.
Branch swats away the attempt to clinch by Guido.
Guido decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guido trying to control from half guard but Branch is working away.
Branch moves into full guard.
Branch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guido looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guido content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch keeping moving, preventing Guido from controlling successfully.
Guido stands and throws Branch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Guido controlling the position from side mount.
Branch tries to bench press Guido off him but Guido keeps the 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.
Branch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guido stands up and beckons Branch to his feet.
Guido closes the distance and clinches.
Guido has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Branch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guido digs a right hand underneath Branch's ribcage. Branch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Branch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guido lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Guido.
Branch wants to break free but Guido has control.
Guido manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guido gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branch wants to get back to striking at distance but Guido won't allow it.
Guido taking a breather.
Guido keeps control of Branch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guido escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guido looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Branch just misses with a punch to the body.
Guido takes the fight into the clinch.
Branch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Guido has him pressed against the cage.
Branch looking for a takedown.
Guido tries to score a body lock takedown but Branch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Guido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branch is trying to break free.
Guido lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Guido controlling the action here.
Branch is looking for a sweep. Guido is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branch.
Guido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Branch looking for a guillotine here but Guido defends easily.
Guido preventing the sweep.
Guido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Branch is looking for a triangle but Guido pushes his legs off easily.
Guido won't allow Branch to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Guido dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Guido moves into the clinch successfully.
Branch tries to break the clinch but Guido is controlling the position.
Guido scores with a shoulder strike.
Guido manages to break the clinch.
Guido closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Branch is looking to escape.
Well, if Guido is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Branch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branch tries to roll over but Guido keeps him under control.
Guido decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guido drives through and clinches with Branch against the cage.
Guido is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branch wants a takedown.
Branch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guido.
Guido lands with a right to the head.
Guido stalls.
Guido looking for a takedown.
Branch wants to break free but Guido has control.
Branch is trying to break free.
Branch has had enough of the clinch but Guido keeps him there for the moment.
Guido content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Branch wants to break free but Guido has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guido taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Branch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guido pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Branch has had enough of the clinch but Guido keeps him there for the moment.
Guido gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Branch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branch.
Branch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Guido is in close to Branch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guido trying to control but Branch is working from the bottom.
Branch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branch kicks Guido off and gets to his feet.
Guido throws a one two combo.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guido as he jumps to the side.
Ray Guido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Branch.
Guido moves into range and clinches up with Branch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branch has had enough of the clinch but Guido keeps him there for the moment.
Guido lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guido is working Branch over against the cage.
Guido is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Branch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Branch works on Guido's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guido.
Branch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Guido has Branch pressed against the cage.
Branch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Branch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guido is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Branch can't fight it off and eventually Guido manages to take the fight to the floor. Branch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guido working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branch working for a triangle but Guido defends it easily.
Branch is looking for a triangle but Guido pushes his legs off easily.
Guido gets to his feet. Branch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guido tries to clinch but Branch moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guido lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drew Branch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branch wants to get back to striking at distance but Guido won't allow it.
Branch is looking to break free of the clinch but Guido has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Guido.
A left hand lands to the body for Guido.
Guido lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branch backwards.
Guido has Branch pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Guido showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guido 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Guido!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ale Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Back in Black-AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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172 lbs
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182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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, Ale Vazquez!
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, Lamar Washington!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Vazquez to the floor! Washington dives in looking for the finish!
Vazquez is rocked!
It looks like Ale Vazquez has been cut.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Vazquez defending well.
Oh Vazquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington passes to side control.
Vazquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Vazquez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Washington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Washington takes a little break here. Vazquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vazquez is looking to clinch.
Vazquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington prevents Vazquez from breaking the clinch.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Vazquez is blocking nicely.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington lands an elbow just above Vazquez 's eye.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Vazquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ale Vazquez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vazquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vazquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Vazquez throws an elbow but it misses.
Vazquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington misses with a knee to the head.
Vazquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vazquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vazquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Washington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Vazquez avoids the damage to the body.
Vazquez trying to land knees to the body.
Vazquez working aggressively here.
Vazquez managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vazquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Vazquez blocks it.
Vazquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Vazquez wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vazquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Vazquez lands a left hand.
Vazquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington prevents Vazquez from breaking the clinch.
Vazquez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vazquez pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vazquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Vazquez into the cage.
Washington takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Vazquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Washington doesn't seem phased though.
Washington is rocked!
Vazquez has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Vazquez finish him?
Vazquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vazquez throws an elbow but misses.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Vazquez.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vazquez.
Vazquez trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez stalling in the clinch.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Vazquez blocks it.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vazquez.
A short body shot lands from Vazquez as the two fighters clinch.
Vazquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
Vazquez trying to land knees to the body.
Vazquez throws a head punch that misses.
Vazquez stalling against the cage.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Vazquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vazquez can't find room to land a body shot as Washington controls the action.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vazquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vazquez.
Vazquez stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Washington tries a body shot but Vazquez blocks it.
Washington misses with a knee strike.
Vazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vazquez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Washington is keeping busy.
Vazquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vazquez pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vazquez is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Vazquez as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Vazquez to work.
Vazquez tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Vazquez breaks from the clinch.
Washington tries to clinch
and Vazquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vazquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vazquez lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Vazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vazquez wants to clinch but Washington slips to the side
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vazquez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vazquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to clinch there but Vazquez circles away.
Vazquez wants to clinch.
Vazquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vazquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Vazquez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Washington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ale Vazquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ale Vazquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Washington avoids the body shot from Vazquez.
Vazquez tries to clinch
and Washington counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Vazquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Washington has him pressed against the cage.
Vazquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vazquez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vazquez can't break the clinch.
Vazquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vazquez scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Vazquez is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Washington throws an elbow but misses.
Vazquez scores with a knee to the head.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vazquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Vazquez wants to stall.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington prevents Vazquez from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vazquez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington looking to throw knees to the head but Vazquez is blocking nicely.
Vazquez looking to stall.
Vazquez managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
Vazquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vazquez tries a knee to the head but Washington blocks it.
Washington tries to work over Vazquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vazquez lands an uppercut.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vazquez closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Vazquez avoids the damage to the body.
Vazquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vazquez.
Nice body punch from Vazquez.
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Vazquez tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Vazquez tries to clinch up.
Vazquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vazquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vazquez moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Vazquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Vazquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Vazquez was not able to check.
Vazquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vazquez's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters with a body kick.
Vazquez tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Vazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vazquez closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters with a good low kick that Vazquez was not able to check.
Vazquez tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington tries a knee to the head but Vazquez blocks it.
Vazquez misses with some punches.
Vazquez tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Vazquez misses with some punches.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vazquez.
Vazquez scores with a hook to the body.
Vazquez managing to block the knees to the body from Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington blocks a body shot from Vazquez.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vazquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but Vazquez blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Vazquez.
Vazquez tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vazquez.
Vazquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vazquez stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Vazquez pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vazquez is trying to break free.
Vazquez lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vazquez fails to land.
Vazquez scores with a hook to the body.
Vazquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Washington gets an underhook and turns Vazquez into the cage.
Vazquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vazquez has Washington pressed against the cage.
Vazquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vazquez stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
A body shot lands from Washington.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamar Washington.
I think Washington 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy The Bar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "All Summer Long" By Kid Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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19
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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159 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy The Bar!
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, Frank James!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for James.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Bar tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Bar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but The Bar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Bar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and James reverses the position - he's now on top in The Bar's guard.
James preventing the sweep.
The Bar has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
The Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James pushes down on The Bar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
James is controlling the pace.
The Bar punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Bar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Bar lands with a few short shots to the body.
James is looking to take a break and control but The Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Bar tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a shot to the body.
The Bar throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Bar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Bar scores a takedown into full mount!
The Bar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Bar is breathing heavily.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
James wants to hold on but The Bar pushes him away.
The Bar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
James tries to lock up and control but The Bar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Bar thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is working to get back to half guard.
James manages to control the position for a moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, The Bar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bar is working for a guillotine from mount but James frees his head quite easily.
The Bar punching from mount but James doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The Bar thowing shots but they're missing.
James tries to hold on but The Bar pushes him away.
The Bar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… James turns into him and now he's in The Bar's guard.
The Bar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but James puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Bar!
The Bar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bar is trying desperately to improve position.
The Bar is working hard here to advance position.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Bar is trying to escape the mount.
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 Billy The Bar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James misses with a low kick.
James instigates a clinch.
James is pressed up against the cage. The Bar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James drops The Bar with a left right combo! James follows him down to the ground into side control.
The Bar is rocked!
It looks like Billy The Bar has been cut.
James decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh The Bar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - The Bar is in big trouble! James is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking The Bar. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Frank James!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Galen Tyrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrol comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galen Tyrol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrol 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.
Tyrol prevents Springfield from getting back to his feet.
Tyrol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyrol tries for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield is pushing Tyrol's head away, looking to escape. Tyrol manages to hold on to the position though.
Springfield is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tyrol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Springfield gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Springfield tries to buck Tyrol off but he can't manage it.
Springfield somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Tyrol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyrol closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Springfield to the mat! Springfield manages to get full guard.
Tyrol passes Springfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Springfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Springfield is trying to stand up here but Tyrol is controlling him well.
Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyrol.
Tyrol is breathing heavily.
Springfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyrol.
Springfield wants to get back to his feet.
Tyrol has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyrol works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tyrol looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Springfield wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrol jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Springfield manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tyrol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Springfield bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tyrol tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Springfield scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tyrol controls his leg.
Tyrol looking for submissions off his back.
Tyrol wants to improve his position but Springfield is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrol is working hard here to advance position.
Springfield decides to stand up.
Tyrol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Springfield is fending him off so far but Tyrol persists. Nope, Springfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Springfield connects with a high kick.
Springfield scores with a hook to the body. Tyrol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrol wants to clinch.
Tyrol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyrol is looking to control Springfield's arms but Springfield gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyrol has his back to the cage.
Tyrol tries to score a body lock takedown but Springfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Tyrol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springfield missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield misses with a knee to the head.
Tyrol turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tyrol manages to end up in side control.
Springfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyrol has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tyrol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyrol 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.
Springfield regains half guard.
Springfield taking some punishment here, with Tyrol in his half guard.
Tyrol is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springfield moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Tyrol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Springfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrol drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyrol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyrol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Springfield is trying to get back to his feet.
Galen Tyrol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyrol tries to advance to mount but Springfield denies him.
Springfield sneaks back into half guard.
Springfield is looking to escape.
Tyrol passes to side control.
Tyrol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyrol working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrol tries to move to mount but Springfield blocks the move with his legs.
Springfield is looking to regain half guard here but Tyrol keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyrol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Springfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Springfield tries to escape but Tyrol is in control.
Tyrol lands a decent elbow from side control.
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyrol's best efforts.
Tyrol is trying to work for a kimura but Springfield is defending well.
Tyrol seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Springfield defends it well.
Springfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyrol.
Springfield wants to get back to his feet.
Tyrol in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Springfield tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyrol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Galen Tyrol!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Branch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branch comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. The key to victory for Andre Branch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Branch!
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, Mike Benz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Branch lands in his opponent's guard.
Branch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benz scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Branch throws a right hand that Benz ducks under and follows up with a left that Benz also avoids with ease.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch tries to bum rush Benz with a series of wild strikes but Benz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Benz.
Benz scores with a nice right hand.
Branch is rocked!
Branch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Branch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benz throws an overhand right that has Branch reeling! Benz follows up with more punches and Branch is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Benz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Montoya Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Alves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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23
134 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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18
143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendall Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya Rivera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Montoya Rivera stands up and waves to Alves to follow him.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Alves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Montoya Rivera!
Montoya Rivera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alves goes for an armbar but Montoya Rivera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Montoya Rivera.
Montoya Rivera gets to his feet. Alves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Montoya Rivera swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montoya Rivera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Alves!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya Rivera has isolated one of Alves's arms. Alves looking to fight him off but Montoya Rivera twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Luis Montoya Rivera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Writer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Friday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friday has chosen Whip It by Devo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JR Writer!
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, Rick Friday!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friday gets caught flat footed, as Writer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Friday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Writer throwing strikes but missing.
Writer 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.
Writer tries to free his leg and advance position but Friday is retaining full guard.
Friday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friday has his foot on Writer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Writer works his way back into a safe position though.
Writer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Friday is keeping the position for now.
Friday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Writer.
Writer tries to free his leg and advance position but Friday is retaining full guard.
Friday wants to sweep here but Writer controlling him for the moment.
Friday keeping moving, preventing Writer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Writer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Writer blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rick Friday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Friday is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Friday misses.
Writer misses with a looping left.
Writer throws a right hand that Friday ducks under and follows up with a left that Friday also avoids with ease.
Writer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friday shoots in but Writer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Writer just misses with a punch to the body.
Friday has his takedown stuffed
and Writer counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Friday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Writer lands a really nice looking cross but Friday seems unphased.
Friday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Writer looks to land a left hand but Friday moved out of range nicely.
Friday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Friday looks gassed!
Writer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Friday sprawls well initially but Writer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Writer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friday is just riding it out for now. Writer eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friday misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Writer passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friday can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Writer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Friday's face.
Friday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Friday is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Writer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Friday can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friday working to try and regain half guard.
Writer landing shots from mount.
Friday manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Writer is looking to advance position but Friday won't allow it.
Friday looking for submissions off his back.
Writer is working for a kimura here but Friday manages to reverse the position and he's now in Writer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Friday advances to half guard.
Writer tries to get to full guard but Friday has control of the leg.
Friday passes to full mount!
Friday scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Writer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Writer is working to get back to half guard.
Friday landing strikes from the mount and Writer is in trouble!
Friday prevents Writer from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friday quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Friday but it's paid off an Writer is forced to tap! Nice work by Friday.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Friday!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel comes to the cage accompanied by Lay Low. Konosuke Kanayama struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manuel!
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, Konosuke Kanayama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kanayama looks for a takedown but Manuel sprawls well.
Manuel clinches.
Manuel crunches a lovely knee into Kanayama's ribcage.
Manuel pulls guard.
Manuel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manuel trying to strike off his back.
Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manuel is on top in guard.
Manuel throwing strikes but missing.
Manuel thows a big elbow that misses.
Manuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manuel stays in close to Kanayama's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel trying to control but Kanayama is working from the bottom.
Manuel thows a big elbow that misses.
Kanayama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Manuel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kanayama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Manuel's back instead.
Manuel tries to break free.
Manuel breaks Kanayama's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manuel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kanayama looks gassed!
Manuel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Manuel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Manuel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Manuel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kanayama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manuel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manuel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kanayama's head.
Manuel working Kanayama over with strikes.
Manuel content to control rather than advance.
Kanayama taking some punishment here, with Manuel in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel thows a huge punch but Kanayama dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Manuel.
Kanayama pushes Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel misses with a head kick.
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manuel scores with a takedown into Kanayama's guard.
Manuel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manuel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manuel advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manuel with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Kanayama that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Manuel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kanayama is rocked!
Manuel dominating with strikes here.
Kanayama is still in real trouble! Can Manuel finish him?
Manuel is working for a guillotine from mount but Kanayama frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanayama is in a horrible position here. Manuel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manuel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manuel lands a right hook to the body.
Matt Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Manuel.
Whack! Manuel lands a heavy head kick that drops Kanayama. The ref tackles Manuel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kanayama was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Matt Manuel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Bottoms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dusty Bottoms!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottoms looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottoms.
Bottoms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottoms tries to clinch there but Rand circles away.
Bottoms is looking to clinch.
Bottoms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bottoms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bottoms tries to clinch up but Rand circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottoms wants to clinch.
Bottoms shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rand has his hands on Bottoms's head, controlling the position.
Bottoms postures up in Rand's guard and throws a big left but Rand blocks it.
Bottoms throwing strikes but missing.
Bottoms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms looking to pass the guard.
Bottoms throwing strikes from guard but Rand blocks nicely.
Bottoms thows a big elbow that misses.
Rand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rand tries to get out of the position.
Bottoms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rand gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bottoms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bottoms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bottoms is looking to work some ground and pound but Rand has wrist control.
Bottoms is looking to work some ground and pound but Rand has wrist control.
Bottoms lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms is looking to advance position but Rand has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bottoms is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bottoms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rand takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms is looking to get to half guard.
Rand controlling from the full mount.
Bottoms is desperately trying to improve his position but Rand has a good base and remains in mount.
Rand controlling from mount.
Rand has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Bottoms manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rand in particular looking to stall.
Bottoms moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bottoms wants to improve his position but instead Rand has moved into half guard.
Bottoms looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bottoms is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Bottoms dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bottoms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rand throws a big shot that misses.
Rand looks to land a left hand but Bottoms moved out of range nicely.
Rand throws a shot to the body.
Rand waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bottoms.
Rand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bottoms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bottoms drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bottoms throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rand works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rand gets back to full guard.
Bottoms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rand is keeping the position for now.
Bottoms slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rand stops Bottoms from passing to mount.
Bottoms in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bottoms throws an elbow but Rand slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rand wants to get back to his feet.
Bottoms sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rand is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Bottoms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottoms moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rand keeps the fight on the outside.
Dusty Bottoms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bottoms wants to clinch.
Rand lands with a shot to the body.
Bottoms staying out of range there.
Rand connects with the punch.
Bottoms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bottoms connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rand. Rand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottoms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottoms walks into a jab.
Bottoms tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
Bottoms fails with a takedown attempt.
Bottoms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bottoms closes the distance and clinches up with Rand, looking for a takedown. Bottoms pushes Rand against the cage but Rand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bottoms rushes Rand and presses him up against the cage.
Bottoms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rand's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottoms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rand blocks an uppercut.
Come on Rand - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rand prevents a body shot from Bottoms.
Bottoms drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Bottoms.
Bottoms tries to clinch there but Rand circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottoms wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.
Rand misses with a looping left.
Bottoms lands a right hook to the body.
Rand misses with a hook. Bottoms ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottoms looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Rand misses.
Rand lands a really nice looking cross but Bottoms seems unphased.
Rand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bottoms walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Daniel Rand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bottoms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottoms is looking to clinch but Rand is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Rand misses its intended target.
Bottoms fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottoms.
Rand tries to bum rush Bottoms with a series of wild strikes but Bottoms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottoms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rand throws out the jab.
Bottoms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bottoms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottoms fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bottoms working the ground and pound but Rand is defending the strikes.
Rand is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rand taking a bit of punishment here - Bottoms scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dusty Bottoms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
No luck for Bottoms with that takedown attempt.
Bottoms clinches with his opponent.
Bottoms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bottoms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottoms misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bottoms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottoms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rand blocks an uppercut.
Bottoms misses with a punch to the body.
Rand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottoms tries for a takedown but Rand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottoms scores with a jab. Rand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rand throws a right hand that Bottoms ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottoms also avoids with ease.
Bottoms wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Rand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottoms waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rand.
Rand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottoms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bottoms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Bottoms with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Rand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Bottoms.
Bottoms takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rand.
Rand closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bottoms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rand misses with an uppercut.
Bottoms has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Rand. No joy for Bottoms on that attempt.
Rand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bottoms tries to clinch up.
Bottoms wants to clinch.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rand lands the left hand.
Bottoms with a nice cross.
Bottoms tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rand pinned against the cage. Rand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bottoms waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rand.
Bottoms misses with a wild body shot.
Bottoms doesn't manage to clinch there - Rand circles away.
Bottoms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bottoms tries to clinch but Rand is having none of it.
Bottoms takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottoms.
Bottoms tries to clinch up but Rand circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottoms shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Rand.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch but Rand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rand dodges the punch combination from Bottoms.
Bottoms throws a jab but it's blocked by Rand.
Daniel Rand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottoms looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rand lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rand connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rand moves away from the strike by Bottoms.
Bottoms fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bottoms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.
Bottoms tries to clinch up.
Bottoms shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rand as he jumps to the side.
Bottoms has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bottoms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rand.
Bottoms wants to clinch up but Rand keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bottoms.
A jab from Rand finds it's way through Bottoms's defenses.
Rand swats away the attempt to clinch by Bottoms.
Rand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bottoms has time to react.
Rand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rand clobbers Bottoms with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottoms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bottoms wants to clinch.
Bottoms lands a jab to the head.
Bottoms drops his hands momentarily and Rand takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bottoms.
Nice sprawl there from Rand as Bottoms shoots in.
Rand connects with a nice looking jab.
A left and a right from Rand both land. Nice combination.
Bottoms is rocked!
Rand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bottoms shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rand as he avoids it easily.
Rand scores with a hook.
Rand stuffs the takedown.
Rand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bottoms momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rand cracks Bottoms with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bottoms is still on wobbly legs! Can Rand finish him?
Rand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bottoms seems to have recovered his senses.
Rand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Rand showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bottoms 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Bottoms!
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