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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhett Lokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Pekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pekar has chosen Dead Joe, by The Birthday Party as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rhett Lokey!
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, Harvey Pekar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pekar showed some decent athleticism there.
Pekar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pekar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pekar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pekar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lokey's face.
Pekar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lokey is rocked!
It looks like Rhett Lokey has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokey takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pekar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Pekar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Skipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rmarkas fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Skipper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Skipper!
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, rmarkas fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fletcher misses with a few strikes there.
fletcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Horrible takedown by Skipper or perhaps it was just good defense by fletcher which made him look bad.
Skipper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
fletcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skipper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so fletcher is just riding it out for now. Skipper eventually gives up the hold.
fletcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
fletcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skipper works his foot free and advances to mount.
fletcher is desperately trying to improve his position but Skipper has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fletcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skipper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but fletcher manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Skipper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
fletcher gets back to half guard.
Skipper wants to pass to mount but fletcher is defending the position.
fletcher gets back to full guard.
Skipper is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but fletcher has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Skipper is looking to defend but fletcher has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Skipper! fletcher pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Skipper taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). rmarkas fletcher!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Campbell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Campbell off to one side.
Campbell dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Campbell shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Campbell shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffin digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Griffin lands a glancing blow to the side of Campbell's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Chris Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands a with a good body shot.
Griffin lands with a right that hurts Campbell. Campbell looks to clinch but Griffin throws a short knee that drops Campbell. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Chris Griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Girevoy Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Girevoy Khan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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255 lbs
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233 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Girevoy Khan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khan lands in his opponent's guard.
Khan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Cox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox has momentary wrist control but Khan slips an elbow through the middle.
Khan trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan scoring with some ground and pound.
Cox pulls Khan in close to his closed guard and prevents Khan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khan is posturing up here but Cox has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Khan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Khan has to tap! Slick submission there by Cox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perry Cox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit has chosen Shinedown - Cry for Help as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herbstreit looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Michaels blocks a leg kick.
Herbstreit misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbstreit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
A cross from Herbstreit lands.
Herbstreit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
Michaels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herbstreit pinned against the cage. Herbstreit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michaels walks into a jab.
A jab from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Herbstreit misses its intended target.
Michaels shoots in for a double leg but Herbstreit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herbstreit throws a nice looking combination but Michaels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herbstreit just misses with a punch to the body.
Herbstreit misses with the combination.
Herbstreit throws the left hand but Michaels avoids the punch easily.
Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Herbstreit circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herbstreit but Herbstreit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
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.
Herbstreit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit looks to land a combination. Michaels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Herbstreit takes a swing at Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Herbstreit.
Michaels shoots in looking for a takedown. Herbstreit tries to sprawl out of it but Michaels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herbstreit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herbstreit throws a body punch but Michaels moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels slips a straight right by Herbstreit.
Good standup being displayed there by Herbstreit as he connects with a hook.
Herbstreit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herbstreit misses with a low kick as Michaels jumps back.
Herbstreit loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
No joy there for Herbstreit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herbstreit looks gassed!
A jab from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herbstreit thows a body shot but no joy.
Herbstreit loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Herbstreit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Michaels walks into a stiff left hand from Herbstreit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michaels manages to avoid it.
Herbstreit throws a hook but Michaels avoids it easily.
Michaels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Herbstreit's guard.
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Herbstreit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herbstreit can't keep his opponent in guard - Michaels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michaels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Michaels is looking for a kimura but Herbstreit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Michaels to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Herbstreit dominated that round.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Herbstreit misses its intended target.
Herbstreit misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbstreit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Herbstreit misses the jab.
Herbstreit misses with a straight right.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Herbstreit looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herbstreit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herbstreit misses with a hook. Michaels ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Herbstreit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herbstreit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbstreit as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Herbstreit which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herbstreit throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Herbstreit waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Michaels.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herbstreit throws out the jab.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Herbstreit.
No luck for Michaels with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Herbstreit sprawls well. He's pushed Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herbstreit throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Herbstreit looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herbstreit misses with an uppercut.
Herbstreit connects with a single shot there.
Herbstreit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herbstreit throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Herbstreit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herbstreit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michaels.
Herbstreit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michaels slips a straight right by Herbstreit.
Michaels fails to land the takedown.
Michaels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michaels connects with a single shot there.
Michaels gets the takedown into side control.
Michaels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herbstreit is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Herbstreit circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Michaels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michaels closes the distance and clinches up with Herbstreit, looking for a takedown. Michaels pushes Herbstreit against the cage but Herbstreit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herbstreit misses with an uppercut.
Michaels dodges the punch combination from Herbstreit.
Chad Herbstreit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herbstreit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herbstreit looks to throw the jab but Michaels is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels shoots in and drives through. Herbstreit sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Michaels slips under a jab.
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 Chaz Michaels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michaels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michaels fails with the takedown.
Michaels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herbstreit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels moves out of range as Herbstreit strikes.
Michaels looks for a takedown but Herbstreit sprawls well.
Herbstreit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michaels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbstreit misses with the combination.
Herbstreit swings for the body but Michaels moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Herbstreit coming out on top.
Michaels tries for a takedown but Herbstreit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chaz Michaels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Herbstreit misses.
Herbstreit looks to score with a jab to the body but Michaels is just out of range.
Herbstreit thows a body shot but no joy.
Herbstreit looks to land a left hand but Michaels moved out of range nicely.
Michaels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herbstreit sprawls well initially but Michaels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Michaels seems to be working for a kimura but Herbstreit defends the submission attempt.
Herbstreit misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Michaels is working for a kimura but Herbstreit is defending it quite comfortably.
Herbstreit works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels trying to control but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Herbstreit controls Michaels momentarily but Michaels frees himself.
Michaels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Herbstreit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Herbstreit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Herbstreit!
Herbstreit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Michaels some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Michaels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels regains half guard.
Michaels slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Herbstreit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herbstreit slips nicely into half guard.
Herbstreit tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Michaels.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is pressing down on Herbstreit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Herbstreit tries to pass.
Michaels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Michaels wants to sweep here but Herbstreit controlling him for the moment.
Michaels is looking for a triangle here but Herbstreit uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Herbstreit scoring with punches and elbows.
Michaels sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Michaels clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Herbstreit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Herbstreit just misses with a punch to the body.
Herbstreit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michaels.
Herbstreit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Herbstreit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Herbstreit misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Michaels has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Herbstreit defend it? Michaels steps over the head and cranks it - Herbstreit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chaz Michaels!
Chaz Michaels is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Beat It" Fall Out Boy. Kong has chosen Dope Boys as his entrance music. King Kong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong drops Lee with a left and a right! Oh, Lee is hurt - Kong dives into side control looking to finish!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Ray Lee has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lee is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kong can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul comes into the arena with Lamb of God-Omerta blaring out of the sound system. Sawyer has chosen I Gotta Get Paid as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Paul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Paul throws a series of punches but Sawyer avoids them all with ease.
Sawyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but Sawyer persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing.
Paul throws a combination. Sawyer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Buzz Sawyer has been cut.
A big left from Paul misses.
Paul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paul controls Sawyer momentarily but Sawyer frees himself.
Paul wants to stand but Sawyer is controlling the position.
Sawyer trying to move into half guard but instead Paul has managed to sweep!
Paul is looking to stand up but Sawyer won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paul controls the pace.
Paul trying to control but Sawyer is working from the bottom.
Paul wants to stand but Sawyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sawyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paul manages to get himself to full guard.
Sawyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.
Sawyer is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Sawyer won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Sawyer wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Sawyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Sawyer wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Sawyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Sawyer looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sawyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sawyer moves into full guard.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Sawyer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Paul is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sawyer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Paul's back instead.
Sawyer looks gassed!
Paul just trying to survive but Sawyer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
I really don't envy Paul right now.
Paul controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sawyer has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Paul has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Paul holding both Sawyer 's hands and preventing any damage.
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.
Paul trying to control the hands but Sawyer won't let him.
Paul looking to control the position.
Paul turns into Sawyer and is now in his guard.
Sawyer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Paul is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sawyer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Paul's back instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sawyer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Sawyer let's go of the attempt for now.
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 David Paul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buzz Sawyer'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.
A combination from Sawyer does no damage.
Sawyer looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Paul throws a hook but Sawyer blocks it.
Sawyer tries for a takedown but Paul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sawyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paul pinned against the cage. Paul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sawyer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paul is on top in guard.
Paul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sawyer is working an open guard so Paul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paul throws a combination. Sawyer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sawyer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sawyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paul.
Horrible takedown by Sawyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Paul which made him look bad.
David Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Sawyer.
A bone on bone clash there as Sawyer blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sawyer slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
David Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sawyer feints and as Paul raises his hands in defense, Sawyer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sawyer passes Paul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sawyer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sawyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul is looking to control Sawyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paul avoid being mounted?
Paul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Paul.
David Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
Sawyer feints and as Paul raises his hands in defense, Sawyer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sawyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sawyer throws and elbow that misses. Paul uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sawyer's guard. Nice move by Paul!
Paul 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.
Sawyer 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.
Paul 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.
Paul wanted to stand there but Sawyer had control of the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paul here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sawyer is looking for a triangle but Paul pushes his legs off easily.
Sawyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paul is one step ahead there.
Paul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sawyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A big left from Paul misses.
Paul misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Sawyer throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paul is looking to slow Sawyer down with leg kicks.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sawyer slips under a jab from Paul.
Paul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sawyer.
Paul misses with an uppercut.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paul as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Buzz Sawyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul throws a head kick that half lands.
Sawyer misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer shoots in and bounces Paul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paul controls Sawyer momentarily but Sawyer frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Sawyer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sawyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Paul!
Sawyer working for a submission but Paul is keeping him at bay.
Paul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Paul stops Sawyer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sawyer throws some wild stikes that Paul manages to avoid easily.
Sawyer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paul manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paul is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul wants to control but Sawyer postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paul lands a head kick!
Sawyer shoots in and drives through. Paul sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Paul.
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sawyer shoots in and drives through. Paul sprawls well.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Sawyer shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
David Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Sawyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Paul catches Sawyer right on the button with a cross.
Sawyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sawyer misses.
Sawyer fails with the takedown.
Paul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sawyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sawyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Sawyer throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Paul lands with an overhand left.
Paul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sawyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Sawyer throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul lands a head kick. Sawyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sawyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sawyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paul but Paul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sawyer shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Sawyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sawyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Sawyer.
Sawyer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sawyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Sawyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sawyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paul throws a series of punches but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Sawyer misses
and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sawyer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paul is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sawyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Paul has worked his arm free - good work by Paul!
Paul manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Sawyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sawyer is working away from the top position though.
Sawyer prevents Paul from improving his position.
Sawyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paul defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawyer trying to pass the guard but Paul defending well.
Paul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sawyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paul clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Sawyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
Sawyer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sawyer throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paul scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sawyer in his tracks.
Sawyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sawyer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sawyer slips a jab and a cross from Paul.
Paul is looking to slow Sawyer down with leg kicks.
Paul with a hook.
A jab from Paul misses.
Sawyer misses with a takedown attempt - Paul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Paul scores with a jab.
Paul throws a leg kick which misses Sawyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Sawyer tries to avoid it.
Paul cracks Sawyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Sawyer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sawyer looks to throw a body kick
and Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Paul squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sawyer working for a submission but Paul is keeping him at bay.
Paul defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sawyer.
Sawyer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paul tries to reverse the position but Sawyer maintains control.
Sawyer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Paul wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sawyer.
Paul is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paul can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sawyer looking to ground and pound but Paul is blocking nicely.
Paul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paul wants to hold on but Sawyer pushes him away.
Paul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sawyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sawyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paul defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is trying to maintain the position but Sawyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Paul tries to roll over but Sawyer keeps him under control.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura but Paul is defending well.
Paul is controlling Sawyer's trapped leg to prevent Sawyer from advancing to side control.
Sawyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paul controlling the position for now.
Sawyer is thwarting Paul's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sawyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sawyer trying to advance position but Paul counters by regaining guard.
Paul controlling Sawyer's posture.
Sawyer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paul is on top in guard.
Paul controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Paul had his way with Buzz Sawyer in that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Sawyer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sawyer throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul throws a series of punches but Sawyer avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawyer.
Sawyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawyer closes the distance and clinches up with Paul, looking for a takedown. Sawyer pushes Paul against the cage but Paul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sawyer sizes up Paul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sawyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sawyer working away.
Paul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paul is trying to control Sawyer's posture but Sawyer avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer scores with punches from side control.
Sawyer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sawyer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sawyer with the ground and pound but Paul regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Paul is looking to escape.
Sawyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sawyer.
Sawyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sawyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Paul tries to sprawl out of it but Sawyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Sawyer.
Paul connects with a looping right hand.
Sawyer gets the takedown into side control.
Paul is looking to regain half guard here but Sawyer keeps moving and retains side control.
Sawyer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sawyer.
Sawyer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paul is avoiding damage well.
Paul is looking for a sweep.
Sawyer tries for a kimura but Paul is defending well.
Paul pushes Sawyer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sawyer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Paul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sawyer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paul's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sawyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paul tries to avoid it but Sawyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paul to the ground. Paul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sawyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paul counters with a left and a right that stings Sawyer.
Paul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paul cracks Sawyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Paul duly obliges.
Paul swinging wilding here.
Paul lands with a hook. Sawyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sawyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sawyer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Paul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sawyer, into his guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Sawyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buzz Sawyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paul gets to his feet. Sawyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sawyer drops his hands momentarily and Paul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sawyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buzz Sawyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Sawyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Sawyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Paul!
David Paul is the new heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Reinhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell's entrance music is Just Another Victim by Helmet & House of Pain. A fine choice. Reinhardt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mein Herz Brennt by Rammstein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luther Reinhardt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Liddell connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Liddell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinhardt works his way into side control.
Reinhardt tries to move to mount but Liddell blocks the move with his legs.
Reinhardt trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Reinhardt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reinhardt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liddell striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Liddell tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Liddell sneaks back into half guard.
Liddell landing strikes from the bottom.
Reinhardt passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell tries to reverse the position but Reinhardt maintains control.
Reinhardt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Liddell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liddell is working hard here to advance position.
Reinhardt wants to finish this one by submission but Liddell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reinhardt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reinhardt is working for a guillotine from mount but Liddell frees his head quite easily.
Reinhardt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liddell is looking to escape.
Liddell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reinhardt. What's that going to do exactly?
Liddell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reinhardt prevents Liddell from improving his position.
Liddell lands with a few short shots to the body.
Reinhardt trying to pass the guard but Liddell defending well.
Reinhardt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinhardt thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.
Reinhardt tries to pass to full mount but Liddell defends it.
Reinhardt is looking to take a break and control but Liddell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Reinhardt looks gassed!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reinhardt scores with a jab. Liddell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liddell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reinhardt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reinhardt escapes and throws Liddell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Liddell tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Liddell tries to improve position but can't.
Reinhardt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Liddell wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Reinhardt prevents Liddell from escaping the position.
Liddell tries to bench press Reinhardt off him but Reinhardt keeps the position.
Reinhardt cracks Liddell with a big elbow.
Liddell wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinhardt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Liddell is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liddell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reinhardt's best efforts.
Liddell is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinhardt blocks the strikes from Liddell.
Reinhardt blocks the strikes from Liddell.
Reinhardt wants to work for an arm triangle but Liddell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liddell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reinhardt is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Reinhardt misses with a head kick.
Reinhardt scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Reinhardt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reinhardt feints and as Liddell raises his hands in defense, Reinhardt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liddell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Liddell 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.
Reinhardt won't allow Liddell to get back to his feet.
Reinhardt throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Liddell wants to sweep here but Reinhardt controlling him for the moment.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Liddell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reinhardt misses with a takedown attempt
and Liddell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reinhardt's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Liddell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liddell cracks Reinhardt with a solid left hand.
Luther Reinhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Liddell distracts Reinhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liddell landing some decent shots from guard.
Liddell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Liddell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Liddell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reinhardt's head.
Reinhardt has his feet on Liddell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Liddell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell working the head with strikes.
Liddell working the ground and pound from side control.
Reinhardt struggling a bit here.
Liddell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reinhardt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reinhardt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Liddell connects with a decent elbow.
Liddell scoring with punches from side control.
Reinhardt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reinhardt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Liddell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reinhardt's head.
Liddell preventing the sweep.
Liddell advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to get to full guard but Liddell has control of the leg.
Reinhardt is trying to control but can't.
Liddell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Liddell thows a huge punch but Reinhardt dodges it nicely.
Reinhardt moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinhardt is on top in guard.
Liddell trying to strike off his back.
Liddell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Liddell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reinhardt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Reinhardt seems to have locked his on tight now - Liddell screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Reinhardt, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Luther Reinhardt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raif Severence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and trevor gunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raif Severence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, trevor gunter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gunter clinches up with Severence and pushes him back against the cage.
gunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
gunter gets a clinch.
gunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
gunter cracks Severence with a good jab.
gunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
gunter decides to return to a standing position.
Severence with a poor takedown
and gunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Severence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from gunter.
Severence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Severence is looking for a triangle here but gunter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Severence tries to bench press gunter off him but gunter keeps the position.
gunter tries to move to mount but Severence blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter landing a few strikes.
gunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Severence down.
gunter working away.
gunter is putting a hurting on Severence here, landing some big shots from side control.
Severence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Severence tries to get back to half guard but can't.
gunter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
gunter tries to score with some ground and pound. Severence controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Severence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but gunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
gunter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
gunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Severence is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
gunter looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severence is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severence is working hard here to advance position.
gunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Severence has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for gunter but great work by Severence.
gunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
gunter actively working from the bottom here.
Severence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Severence trying to control from half guard but gunter is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunter is looking to improve his position.
Severence trying to control the action but gunter is working from the bottom.
gunter wants to improve his position but Severence is controlling well.
gunter is refusing to be controlled, as Severence sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
gunter breaks from the clinch.
Severence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severence tries for a takedown but gunter circles away easily
and gunter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Severence's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severence can't keep his opponent in guard - gunter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
gunter wants to work for an arm triangle but Severence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Severence has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. gunter is working away from the top position though.
gunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Severence defending well though.
Severence moves into full guard.
gunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severence looking to hit a scissor sweep but gunter is one step ahead there.
gunter passes Severence's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Severence shoots and misses
so gunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Severence working for a triangle but gunter defends it easily.
Severence is looking for a triangle but gunter pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gunter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
gunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - gunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
gunter feints and as Severence raises his hands in defense, gunter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
gunter passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
gunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Severence flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
gunter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Severence's head.
Severence is looking to improve his position.
gunter tries to pass to full mount but Severence defends it.
Severence is looking to improve his position.
gunter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severence.
Severence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from gunter.
Severence misses with a takedown attempt
and gunter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
gunter is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Severence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Severence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
gunter thows a big elbow that misses.
gunter won't allow Severence to sweep him here.
gunter throws and elbow that misses. Severence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in gunter's guard. Nice move by Severence!
gunter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severence trying to control but gunter is working from the bottom.
gunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
gunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Severence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
gunter looking for a guillotine here but Severence defends easily.
gunter keeping moving, preventing Severence from controlling successfully.
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.
Severence postures up in gunter's guard and throws a big left but gunter blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Severence shoots and misses
and gunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Severence thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raif Severence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for gunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
gunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Severence's hands.
Severence misses with a takedown attempt
and gunter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Severence's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
gunter postures up.
gunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severence trying to keep a closed guard but gunter is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
trevor gunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Severence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and gunter counters with a shoot takedown. Severence fights it but they end up in guard.
gunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
gunter throwing strikes but missing.
gunter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Severence dives on top into guard.
gunter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Severence preventing the sweep.
Severence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. gunter is keeping the position for now.
gunter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
gunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Severence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
gunter has his foot on Severence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severence works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severence wants to get up but he can't break gunter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
gunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Severence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Severence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Severence moves into the clinch.
Severence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
gunter tightens his grip and picks Severence up, before dumping him to the ground. Severence manages to land in guard.
Severence throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Severence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Severence has his foot on gunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gunter works his way back into a safe position though.
gunter has gone for a leg lock! Severence slips out almost immediately though and dives into gunter's guard.
gunter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Severence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Severence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
gunter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Severence has passed into half guard!
gunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severence perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
gunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Severence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
gunter is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Severence takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Severence shoots and misses
and gunter counters by clinching up.
gunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Severence gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
gunter won't allow Severence to sweep him here.
Severence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
trevor gunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Severence is trying to control the position but gunter postures up.
Severence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
gunter drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says gunter as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Severence screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with gunter! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). trevor gunter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yura Noobert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soleil comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Noobert has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let the Bodies Hit the Floor) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yura Noobert!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noobert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soleil.
It looks like Yura Noobert has been cut.
Soleil tries to bum rush Noobert with a series of wild strikes but Noobert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soleil walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noobert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soleil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noobert's head backwards.
Noobert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noobert tries to clinch there but Soleil circles away.
Noobert works the jab nicely.
Noobert scores with a spinning back kick!
Soleil is breathing heavily.
Soleil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soleil blocks a leg kick.
Soleil fails to land with a series of punches.
Noobert throws the kick towards the body but Soleil avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noobert throws out a loose jab but Soleil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soleil misses with a leg kick
and Noobert counters with a body kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Noobert and Soleil falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Noobert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yura Noobert!
Yura Noobert is the new welterweight champion!
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