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TTC 47 - Gazzilion Miles away PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bomber Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Dorrestijn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Gold Digger. Hans Dorrestijn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Bomber Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hans Dorrestijn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrestijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dorrestijn clinches up with Bomber Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Dorrestijn lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Sergei Bomber Jr has been cut.
Dorrestijn crunches a lovely knee into Bomber Jr's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorrestijn landing knees to the head.
Bomber Jr is breathing heavily.
Dorrestijn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bomber Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dorrestijn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bomber Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bomber Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sergei Bomber Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dorrestijn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomber Jr's face.
Dorrestijn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dorrestijn lands an elbow that stopped Bomber Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Dorrestijn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bomber Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorrestijn with a knee to the head.
Sergei Bomber Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dorrestijn scores a nice knee to the body.
Dorrestijn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dorrestijn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A knee to the head by Dorrestijn.
Jeez, Sergei Bomber Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dorrestijn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomber Jr's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Bomber Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Dorrestijn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Katze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Hipfl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Katze!
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, Mirko Hipfl!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hipfl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hipfl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hipfl wants to clinch.
Hipfl shoots in looking for a takedown. Katze tries to sprawl out of it but Hipfl keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Katze showed some decent athleticism there.
Hipfl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katze content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hipfl gets back to full guard.
Hipfl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hipfl escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hipfl is trying to keep Katze in close.
Hipfl keeping moving, preventing Katze from controlling successfully.
Hipfl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katze trying to control but Hipfl is working from the bottom.
Hipfl looking for a guillotine here but Katze defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Katze trying to control but Hipfl is working from the bottom.
Katze thows a big elbow that misses.
Katze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hipfl fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hipfl wants to clinch
and Katze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Katze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hipfl manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Katze is trying to escape the mount.
Hipfl is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Katze can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hipfl putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hipfl trying to control but Katze is having none of it.
Katze manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hipfl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Katze trying to control but Hipfl postures up.
Hipfl looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Katze wants to get back to full guard.
Katze wants to control but Hipfl is keeping busy.
Hipfl is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Katze has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Katze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Katze is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Katze connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hipfl shoots in and bounces Katze off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hipfl stopping the sweep attempt from Katze.
Katze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hipfl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hipfl pushing down on Katze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hipfl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hipfl works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Katze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katze circles away from the clinch attempt
and Katze moves into the clinch.
Hipfl can't get the takedown.
Hipfl pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hipfl is looking to control Katze's arms but Katze gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hipfl has his back to the cage.
Katze is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katze leaning against his opponent.
Katze stalling in the clinch but Hipfl improves position.
Katze has picked Hipfl up - he's going for a ride! Katze dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hipfl wants to control but Katze is keeping busy.
Katze wants to work for an arm triangle but Hipfl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hipfl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katze is trying to control the action in half guard but Hipfl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hipfl looking for submissions off his back.
Hipfl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katze is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katze prevents Hipfl from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hipfl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Katze counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Katze can't get the takedown.
Hipfl is trying to stall.
Katze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Katze can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Katze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hipfl is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katze is keeping busy.
Katze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hipfl is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katze turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Katze manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katze in side control, throwing shots but Hipfl defends.
Katze working the ground and pound but Hipfl is defending the strikes.
Katze in side control, throwing shots but Hipfl defends.
Hipfl manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katze's best efforts.
Hipfl is trying to control but can't.
Katze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katze moves into full mount! Hipfl won't be happy about that!
Hipfl tries to hold on but Katze pushes him away.
Katze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Katze jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hipfl manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Katze working away.
Katze trying to control the action but Hipfl is working from the bottom.
Katze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hipfl regains half guard there - taking advantage of Katze's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Katze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hipfl keeps working.
Katze prevents Hipfl from improving his position.
Hipfl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Katze shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Katze preventing the sweep.
Hipfl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hipfl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hipfl trying to keep a closed guard but Katze is proving a slippery customer.
Hipfl has his foot on Katze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katze works his way back into a safe position though.
Katze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hipfl's guard.
Ground and pound from Katze.
Katze slips a nice elbow through Hipfl's hands, connecting with Hipfl's forehead.
Katze works his foot free and advances to mount.
Katze looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hipfl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hipfl has left one of his arms exposed and Katze doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hipfl screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karl Katze!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Naidoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Naidoo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naidoo moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Naidoo.
Kowalski has Naidoo pressed against the cage.
Kowalski managing to block the knees to the body from Naidoo.
Kowalski wants to stall.
Kowalski leaning against his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Naidoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kowalski's brow.
Naidoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Naidoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naidoo effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalski is pushing Naidoo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Piotr Kowalski.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches.
Naidoo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalski controls his hands.
Naidoo goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naidoo looks to clinch
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naidoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naidoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naidoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naidoo has his hands on Kowalski's head, controlling the position.
Naidoo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Naidoo as Kowalski shoots in.
Naidoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Piotr Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Naidoo.
Kowalski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Naidoo taking a breather.
Naidoo misses with a punch to the body.
Naidoo trying to control the position but instead, Kowalski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naidoo into the cage.
Kowalski is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Naidoo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kowalski regains guard immediately.
Naidoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naidoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Naidoo preventing the sweep.
Naidoo is in close to Kowalski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Kowalski passes Naidoo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naidoo striking from the bottom.
Kowalski wants to pass to mount but Naidoo is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Naidoo is looking to control Kowalski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naidoo avoid being mounted?
Naidoo manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naidoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naidoo is striking from the bottom but Kowalski uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Naidoo wants to get back to full guard.
Kowalski trying to control from half guard but Naidoo is working away.
Naidoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kowalski preventing the sweep.
Naidoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kowalski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kowalski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naidoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Naidoo keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
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.
Kowalski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Naidoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Naidoo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kowalski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Naidoo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kowalski's back instead.
Naidoo lands shots from the back.
Kowalski holding on to Naidoo's left wrist, preventing the choke.
You can see the frustration on Kowalski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Naidoo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kowalski.
Kowalski turns into Naidoo and is now in his guard.
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 Piotr Kowalski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Naidoo.
Kowalski stalling.
Naidoo scores with a shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
Naidoo stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Naidoo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kowalski has denied him.
Come on Kowalski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Naidoo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kowalski trying to keep a closed guard but Naidoo is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kowalski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Naidoo is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski has control of Naidoo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Naidoo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Naidoo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kowalski prevents Naidoo from improving his position.
Kowalski is trying to work for a kimura but Naidoo is defending well.
Naidoo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kowalski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naidoo keeps working.
Naidoo striking from the bottom.
Naidoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naidoo wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment.
Naidoo controls Kowalski momentarily but Kowalski frees himself.
Naidoo trying to strike off his back.
Naidoo strikes from his own guard.
Naidoo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kowalski wants to pass the guard but Naidoo is keeping the position.
Naidoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Naidoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naidoo is breathing heavily.
Kowalski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Naidoo trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naidoo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naidoo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking for a triangle but Naidoo pushes his legs off easily.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Naidoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Naidoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naidoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naidoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naidoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naidoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naidoo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalski's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naidoo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naidoo slips nicely into half guard.
Kowalski is not content to let Naidoo control the position.
Naidoo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kowalski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Naidoo connects with a nice short shot to Kowalski's temple.
Kowalski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kowalski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Naidoo from controlling successfully.
Naidoo postures up.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Naidoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Naidoo.
Kowalski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Naidoo moves into the clinch.
Naidoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Naidoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naidoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naidoo winds up and cracks Kowalski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski trying to control here.
Kowalski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski is looking to control Naidoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalski avoid being mounted?
Naidoo is tying to control. Kowalski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalski taking some punishment here, with Naidoo in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naidoo lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naidoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Naidoo has control of the leg.
Naidoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xavier Naidoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Naidoo from controlling successfully.
Naidoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Naidoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Naidoo from controlling successfully.
Kowalski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kowalski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naidoo!
Naidoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kowalski unloading with bombs!
Naidoo is looking to improve his position but Kowalski isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalski throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kowalski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kowalski wants to control the pace but Naidoo is squirming around nicely.
Naidoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kowalski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Naidoo tries to reverse the position but Kowalski maintains control.
Kowalski wants to control the pace but Naidoo is squirming around nicely.
Naidoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naidoo working to try and regain half guard.
Naidoo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kowalski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piotr Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meng Rao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meng Rao!
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, Daniel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rao throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harper finds it's way round the side to connect with Rao's head.
Rao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rao shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Rao misses with a double jab
and Harper counters with a right hand to the body.
Rao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harper counters with a left and a right that hurts Rao! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Harper jumps into full mount!
Rao is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Rao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rao working to try and regain half guard.
Rao is working hard here to advance position.
Harper lands a big shot to the head and Rao winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Harper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kickin Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny comes to the cage accompanied by Mario's Love Song. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kickin Kenny!
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, Walt Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenny wants to clinch.
Kenny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
Kenny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalski throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kickin Kenny has been cut.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kenny sends Kowalski down but not out. Kenny dives into side control looking to finish.
Kowalski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski is looking to reverse the position.
Kowalski is still in real trouble! Can Kenny finish him?
Kenny wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling his arm.
Kowalski is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kenny wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling his arm.
Kowalski tries to improve position but can't.
Kenny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski struggling a bit here.
Kowalski gets back to half guard.
Kowalski is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenny misses with the combination.
Kenny scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kowalski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenny swivels and escapes.
Kenny wants to clinch.
Kenny throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kowalski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenny's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny wants to get back to his feet but Kowalski passes into half guard.
Kowalski stalling away here and it's allowed Kenny to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kowalski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kenny manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kenny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kowalski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kenny postures up.
Kowalski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kowalski looks gassed!
Kowalski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kickin Kenny'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.
Kenny misses with a few strikes there.
Kenny swinging wilding here.
Kowalski gets the takedown into side control.
Kenny is trying to get back to his feet.
Kowalski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kowalski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Kenny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kowalski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Kenny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walt Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenny tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kenny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kenny tries to escape but Kowalski is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kenny is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kowalski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kowalski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kenny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kowalski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kowalski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kowalski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenny knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Kowalski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kickin Kenny'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. This is the final round!
Kowalski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Kenny sends Kowalski down but not out. Kenny dives into side control looking to finish.
Kowalski gets back to half guard.
Kenny tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kowalski trying to hold on to Kenny's head to control him but Kenny postures up.
Kenny prevents Kowalski from improving his position.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenny tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kowalski.
Kowalski actively working from the bottom here.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kenny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenny throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
Kenny throws a left that rocks Kowalski and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kenny dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Kowalski regain composure!
Kenny tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep.
Kenny working away.
Kowalski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kowalski is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenny digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Kenny misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kowalski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenny throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalski.
Kenny shoots and misses
and Kowalski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kenny's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski slips nicely into half guard.
Kenny looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kickin Kenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalski is looking for a kimura but Kenny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kowalski to get the leverage.
Kowalski is working for a kimura but Kenny is defending it quite comfortably.
Kowalski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kenny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kickin Kenny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Kowalski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cratos Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cratos Apollo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Benoit's chin.
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22
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
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, Cratos Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
Benoit misses with a series of wild punches.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Apollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apollo shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cratos Apollo.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benoit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apollo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Apollo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apollo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo misses with a takedown attempt - Benoit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benoit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Apollo moves out of range.
Benoit throws a one two combo.
Apollo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benoit throws a one two combo.
Apollo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Benoit sends Apollo down but not out. Benoit dives into side control looking to finish.
Apollo is rocked!
Benoit tries to stand but Apollo is controlling his head.
Apollo is still in real trouble! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit just content to control the position.
Apollo seems to have recovered his senses.
Benoit stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benoit pinned against the cage. Benoit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit lands a nice looking body kick.
Benoit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apollo.
Apollo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit throws a nice looking combination but Apollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benoit drops Apollo with a big left hand and mounts him. Apollo is in big trouble!
Apollo tries to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Apollo tries to reverse the position but Benoit maintains control.
Benoit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit 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.
Benoit scores with a push kick.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollo shoots in but no luck this time.
Benoit rushes Apollo and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Benoit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apollo off to one side.
A shot to de liver by Benoit. Beautiful body shot.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo is breathing heavily.
Apollo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benoit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Apollo looks for a takedown but Benoit sprawls well.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cratos Apollo.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benoit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benoit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sean Benoit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benoit takes the fight into the clinch.
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo fails to land the takedown.
Benoit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cratos Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benoit.
Apollo has a takedown stuffed.
Benoit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Apollo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Benoit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Apollo.
Benoit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit moves into range and clinches up with Apollo.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Benoit holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Benoit breaks the clinch.
Benoit misses with a few strikes there.
Sean Benoit is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit throws a wild body kick that Apollo sees coming a mile off.
Apollo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benoit as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Benoit.
Benoit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benoit lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Benoit duly obliges.
Benoit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benoit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Apollo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Benoit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Apollo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Apollo shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benoit scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benoit.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benoit throws a sloppy head kick and Apollo moves out of range easily.
Benoit throws a combination. Apollo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benoit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Apollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sean Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cratos Apollo.
Benoit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit scores with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Benoit.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck for Apollo with that takedown attempt.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit scores with a one two! Apollo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benoit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sean Benoit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Apollo or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit which made him look bad.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benoit lands with a cross.
Benoit lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Benoit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Benoit throws a one two combo.
Apollo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Apollo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benoit's waist but Benoit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apollo off to one side.
Benoit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Apollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Apollo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Benoit as he connects with a hook.
Apollo shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benoit throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Benoit does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Benoit.
Cratos Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benoit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Benoit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benoit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Benoit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montel Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Mohrruebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is LIMB SNAPPA RED SNAPPA REMIX. A fine choice. Montel Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
257 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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271 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Montel Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mohrruebe!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Mohrruebe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mohrruebe clinches with his opponent.
Mohrruebe prevents the takedown attempt.
Mohrruebe throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Mohrruebe - that landed with a thud.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Mohrruebe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mohrruebe lands with a short shot to the head.
Mohrruebe scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Montel Williams has been cut.
Mohrruebe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Mohrruebe stalls.
Mohrruebe can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mohrruebe.
Mohrruebe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Williams can't fight it off and eventually Mohrruebe manages to take the fight to the floor. Williams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mohrruebe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mohrruebe lands a nice short elbow.
Mohrruebe lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mohrruebe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mohrruebe is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Mohrruebe there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohrruebe wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mohrruebe lands with a punch from half guard.
Mohrruebe wants to advance to full mount but Williams doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mohrruebe lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mohrruebe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mohrruebe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mohrruebe trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Mohrruebe passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Mohrruebe in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Mohrruebe in his half guard.
Mohrruebe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohrruebe tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Mohrruebe 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams has hold of Mohrruebe's hands but Mohrruebe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mohrruebe 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.
Mohrruebe works his way into side control.
Mohrruebe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Mohrruebe is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Montel Williams's cut is getting worse.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Williams stops Mohrruebe from passing to mount.
Mohrruebe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Mohrruebe trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mohrruebe connects with a decent elbow.
Montel Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mohrruebe landing a few strikes.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mohrruebe looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mohrruebe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jeez, Montel Williams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Montel Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddy Mohrruebe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Richardson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahmed Hussein!
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, Richard Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hussein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richardson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hussein content to stall in guard here.
Hussein trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson working a defensive guard here.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Hussein is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hussein tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richardson throws a wild body kick that Hussein sees coming a mile off.
Hussein shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Hussein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Richardson is out of range.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Richardson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Richardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hussein lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hussein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richardson defends it well.
Richardson wants to control but Hussein is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein works his way into full mount!
Hussein looking to control but Richardson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Richardson is trying to escape the mount.
Richardson tries to hold on but Hussein postures up.
Hussein wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Hussein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richardson tries to hold on but Hussein pushes him away.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richardson is working to get back to half guard.
Hussein goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Richardson turns into him and now he's in Hussein's guard.
Hussein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hussein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Richardson has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Hussein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hussein misses with a double jab.
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson tries to work over Hussein's front leg with a kick but Hussein checks it.
Hussein bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussein in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Richardson is looking to reverse the position.
Richardson stops Hussein from passing to mount.
Hussein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Richardson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richardson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
Hussein working the ground and pound but Richardson is defending the strikes.
Richardson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hussein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richardson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richardson is trying to control Hussein's posture but Hussein avoids it.
Hussein tries for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
Richardson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hussein.
You can see the frustration on Richardson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hussein advances to mount.
Richardson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hussein has a good base and remains in mount.
Hussein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hussein throwing strikes here but Richardson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Richardson is in no mood to give up.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hussein thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Hussein connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hussein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Richardson tries to lock up and control but Hussein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Hussein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussein pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Richardson blocking the ground and pound.
Richardson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Hussein dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein has a takedown stuffed.
Hussein moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Hussein shoots for a double leg takedown but Richardson sprawls well. He's pushed Hussein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hussein shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Hussein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Hussein backpedaling.
Hussein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Richardson lands a with a good body shot.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Richardson slips the punch.
Richardson dips to his left and cracks Hussein with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hussein.
Richard Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richardson tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Hussein shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hussein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hussein backs up against the cage.
Hussein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richardson swivels and escapes.
Richardson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson looks to land a body kick but Hussein moved away.
Hussein shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Hussein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson misses with a combination
and Hussein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to sweep but no luck.
Richardson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Richardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richardson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richardson swinging wilding here.
Hussein shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussein seems to be looking for submissions.
Richardson trying to control here.
Hussein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hussein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hussein trying to control from half guard but Richardson is working away.
Ahmed Hussein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussein.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Hussein is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hussein has managed to clinch.
Richard Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hussein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Richardson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson wants to land a leg kick but Hussein is out of range.
Ahmed Hussein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hussein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahmed Hussein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Richardson.
I think Hussein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmed Hussein!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Klimas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Codename XHTC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). XHTC has chosen Terminator 2 Theme song as his entrance music. Codename XHTC has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Klimas's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Klimas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Codename XHTC!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Klimas misses.
XHTC scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Klimas misses.
Klimas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by XHTC.
XHTC tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimas swivels and escapes.
XHTC avoids the body shot from Klimas.
Klimas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but XHTC manages to avoid it.
XHTC gets a clinch.
Klimas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
XHTC drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
XHTC wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klimas, who protects the arm well.
XHTC swings around for an armbar but Klimas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into XHTC's guard.
XHTC wants to sweep here but Klimas controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Klimas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but XHTC manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Klimas looking to hit a scissor sweep but XHTC is one step ahead there.
Klimas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
XHTC sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
XHTC wants to pass the guard but Klimas is keeping the position.
Klimas keeping moving, preventing XHTC from controlling successfully.
Klimas is pulling down on XHTC's head to control his posture.
XHTC not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klimas can't keep his opponent in guard - XHTC advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
XHTC trying to pass the guard but Klimas defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimas keeps working.
XHTC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klimas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XHTC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
XHTC thows a huge punch but Klimas dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
XHTC tries to pass to full mount but Klimas defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klimas misses with a wild body shot.
Klimas misses the jab.
XHTC has a takedown stuffed.
Klimas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from XHTC.
XHTC slips under a jab.
Klimas looks to land a right hand but XHTC moved out of range.
A jab from Klimas misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimas throws a looping overhand right but XHTC ducks down to avoid it.
XHTC misses with a hook. Klimas ducked under it nicely.
XHTC forces Klimas back against the cage and clinches.
Klimas is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codename XHTC dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klimas keeps the fight on the outside.
XHTC works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
XHTC slips under a jab from Klimas.
Klimas scores with a body shot.
Klimas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
XHTC has managed to clinch.
Klimas breaks from the clinch.
Klimas sizes up XHTC with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimas is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Klimas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimas misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Klimas misses.
Michael Klimas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
XHTC throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klimas counters with a left and a right that stings XHTC.
Klimas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but XHTC moves away.
XHTC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimas.
Klimas misses with a hook. XHTC ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas moves forwards but XHTC connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klimas misses with a looping right.
Klimas throws a shot from downtown. XHTC moves away and avoids it.
Klimas misses with a combination
and XHTC counters with a right hand to the body.
XHTC moves in looking to clinch but Klimas pushes him off.
XHTC gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klimas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimas manages to break the clinch.
Klimas throws an overhand right that lands on XHTC's shoulder, as XHTC tries to avoid the shot.
Klimas throws a left and a right that both miss
and XHTC counters with a takedown into side control.
Klimas is trying to get back to half guard.
XHTC is looking to take a break and control but Klimas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XHTC is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klimas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
XHTC is looking to take a break and control but Klimas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
XHTC might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klimas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling XHTC to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimas throws a combination that misses
and XHTC counters with a nice body shot.
XHTC moves away from the strike by Klimas.
Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination
and XHTC counters with a straight right hand.
XHTC scores a takedown into full mount!
Klimas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for XHTC on the ground.
XHTC misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XHTC content just to control the position here.
Klimas is squirming around, avoiding XHTC's attempts to control the action.
XHTC is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klimas is surviving well by controlling XHTC's body position as best he can.
XHTC controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Klimas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klimas throws a big shot that misses.
Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination
and XHTC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
XHTC moves into range and clinches up with Klimas.
XHTC throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimass head.
Klimas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klimas wants to break free but XHTC has control.
Klimas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klimas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimas throws an overhand right that lands on XHTC's shoulder, as XHTC tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XHTC shoots for a takedown but Klimas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
XHTC is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
XHTC displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimas throws out the jab.
Michael Klimas is winning the standup battle so far.
XHTC tries to clinch up.
Klimas throws a predictable looking body shot
and XHTC counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
XHTC goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Klimas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in XHTC's guard! Nice work there by Klimas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
XHTC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klimas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. XHTC is keeping the position for now.
Klimas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of XHTC is proving hard to escape from.
XHTC looking to control.
Klimas is fighting to break XHTC's control of his arms but XHTC is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
XHTC is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
XHTC is looking to sweep but instead, Klimas has passed into half guard.
Klimas trying to control from XHTC's half guard. XHTC has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
XHTC looking for a sweep. Not yet XHTC, not yet.
XHTC is looking for a triangle here but Klimas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Klimas controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC is looking for a sweep.
Klimas tries to move to mount but XHTC blocks the move with his legs.
XHTC is looking for a sweep.
XHTC is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
XHTC is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Klimas wants to lay and pray for a moment but XHTC keeps working.
XHTC trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Klimas manages to pass to mount!
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.
XHTC tries to reverse the position but Klimas maintains control.
XHTC wants to control but Klimas is having none of it.
Codename XHTC has got the better of the ground game so far.
XHTC tries to reverse the position but Klimas maintains control.
Klimas controlling his opponent.
XHTC is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codename XHTC really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - XHTC throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
XHTC moves away from the strike by Klimas.
Klimas misses with a straight left.
Klimas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimas misses with a double jab
and XHTC counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimas looks to land a combination but XHTC avoids it well.
XHTC tries to clinch but Klimas moves out of range.
Klimas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
XHTC is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Klimas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimas throws out a loose jab but XHTC uses good head movement to avoid it.
XHTC clinches up with Klimas and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XHTC counters with a straight right hand.
XHTC uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimas.
Klimas misses the jab.
Klimas connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimas misses with a straight left.
XHTC slips a straight right by Klimas.
Klimas falls off balance throwing a combination
and XHTC counters by clinching up.
XHTC lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klimas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klimas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
XHTC's corner calls for a 1-2. XHTC obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Klimas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract XHTC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. XHTC sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting XHTC counter with a right hand.
XHTC closes the distance and clinches.
Klimas breaks the clinch.
XHTC slips under a jab from Klimas.
Klimas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klimas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klimas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XHTC counters with a straight right hand.
XHTC might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
XHTC closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klimas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimas keeps the fight on the outside.
XHTC shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XHTC controlling from the full mount.
Klimas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
XHTC has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klimas has passed into side control.
XHTC sneaks back into half guard.
XHTC is pressing down on Klimas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
XHTC tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XHTC looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
XHTC looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Klimas has picked XHTC up and slammed him! XHTC can't keep hold of the triangle and Klimas manages to pass to side control!
XHTC is looking for a sweep.
Klimas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XHTC is looking to regain half guard here but Klimas keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Codename XHTC dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Klimas misses with a hook to the body
and XHTC counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by XHTC.
XHTC sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klimas trying to control the position.
XHTC cracks Klimas with a solid left hand.
XHTC looking to pass the guard.
XHTC trying to control but Klimas is working from the bottom.
Klimas is trying to keep XHTC in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimas keeping full guard, as XHTC tries to pass.
Klimas keeping moving, preventing XHTC from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
XHTC moves into the clinch.
XHTC lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimas gets underhooks to prevent XHTC's takedown attempt.
XHTC is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Klimas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
XHTC lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by XHTC.
Klimas lands with a hook. XHTC tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michael Klimas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
XHTC ducks under a wild hook from Klimas.
XHTC moves out of range as Klimas strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimas misses with a combination
and XHTC counters with a stiff right hand.
XHTC lands a lovely overhand right.
Klimas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimas misses the jab.
Klimas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
XHTC scores with a hook.
XHTC ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
XHTC lands a glancing blow to the side of Klimas's head.
XHTC slips a jab from Klimas.
Nice shot lands for Klimas.
XHTC throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klimas on the side of the head.
XHTC tests Klimas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimas tries to move into range but XHTC moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
XHTC with a hook.
XHTC gets a takedown into half guard.
XHTC seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
XHTC tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klimas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Michael Klimas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XHTC slows the pace down in half guard.
XHTC trying to pass the guard but Klimas defending well.
Codename XHTC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klimas is trying to control but can't.
Klimas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Codename XHTC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think XHTC 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Codename XHTC!
Codename XHTC is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Carmicheal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Ramirez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Carmicheal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.
Jorge Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez misses with a double jab.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Carmicheal circles away.
Some wild striking there from Carmicheal.
Ramirez misses with a combination
and Carmicheal counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jorge Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez looks to clinch
and Carmicheal counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ramirez falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Carmicheal!
Bob Carmicheal is the new heavyweight champion!
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