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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jermaine Michaels has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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181 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Michaels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cho keeps the fight on the outside. Michaels has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michaels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho blocks it with crossed arms. A knee to the head by Michaels.
It looks like Jerry Cho has been cut. Michaels lands a shoulder strike. Michaels misses with a knee to the head. Cho has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment. Michaels trying to control the position but instead, Cho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Michaels into the cage. Michaels throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cho lands a shoulder strike. Cho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cho is trying to break free. Cho takes an elbow to the temple. Michaels trying to stall but Cho improves his position.
Michaels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho blocks it with crossed arms. Michaels lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Michaels. Cho has had enough of the clinch but Michaels keeps him there for the moment. A short left from Cho. Michaels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cho's face.
Cho is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks. Michaels stalls. Michaels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cho is keeping busy. Cho is looking to break free of the clinch but Michaels has double underhooks. Cho is trying to break the clinch but Michaels has him pressed against the cage. Michaels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cho blocks it with crossed arms. Cho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cho tries to bum rush Michaels with a series of wild strikes but Michaels uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Cho throws a right and a left that both miss. Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Cho.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels fails in his attempt to clinch. Michaels is looking to clinch but Cho is avoiding it.
Michaels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cho paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cho is looking to slow Michaels down with leg kicks. Michaels is breathing heavily. Cho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cho misses with a head kick.
Cho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Michaels throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cho.
Michaels takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Cho rushes Michaels with punches - Michaels moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Michaels goes down! Cho follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerry Cho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azell Harshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Got Money. Cabrera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where The Hood At kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azell Harshaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wilson Cabrera! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cabrera moves in looking to clinch but Harshaw pushes him off. Cabrera tries to clinch but Harshaw is having none of it. Cabrera is looking to clinch but Harshaw is avoiding it.
Harshaw forces Cabrera back against the cage and clinches. Harshaw landing knees to the body.
Cabrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harshaw wants the takedown. Cabrera is fighting it off but Harshaw persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cabrera's guard against the cage. Harshaw wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but Harshaw passes into half guard.
Harshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Harshaw is controlling him well. Cabrera trying to control but Harshaw postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera is trying to stand back up but Harshaw is controlling him
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Cabrera wants to clinch and Harshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrera didn't expect that. Harshaw won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. Harshaw wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving. Harshaw stands up from guard. Let's bang! Cabrera looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harshaw shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Harshaw tries to control but Cabrera wriggling away. Harshaw thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Cabrera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Harshaw is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cabrera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Harshaw wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harshaw is not going to allow Cabrera to sit and survive in this position. Cabrera controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Harshaw is hanging on to Cabrera's back as he tries to escape.
Cabrera looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Harshaw avoiding Cabrera 's attempts to control his hands.
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. Cabrera rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Cabrera lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera tries to clinch up and Harshaw counters by clinching up. Cabrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harshaw blocks it with crossed arms. Cabrera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azell Harshaw dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cabrera tries to clinch and Harshaw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cabrera! Cabrera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Harshaw is controlling the pace.
Cabrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harshaw is working away from the top position though. Cabrera is not content to let Harshaw control the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Harshaw is controlling him well. Cabrera controlling the position for now.
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. Harshaw is thwarting Cabrera's attempts to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Cabrera tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Harshaw counters with a shoot takedown. Cabrera fights it but they end up in guard. Harshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Harshaw is having none of it. Cabrera looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cabrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harshaw won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here. Harshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Cabrera tries to clinch up but Harshaw circles away and keeps his distance. Cabrera tries to clinch but Harshaw is having none of it.
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. Cabrera with a lazy takedown attempt so Harshaw counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Cabrera wants to stand but Harshaw is controlling the position. Harshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Harshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azell Harshaw dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cabrera tries to clinch but Harshaw moves away and Harshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Cabrera didn't expect that. Harshaw tries to stand but Cabrera is controlling from the bottom. Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Harshaw is having none of it. Cabrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck. Harshaw prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. Harshaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cabrera wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harshaw manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harshaw wants to control but Cabrera is keeping him busy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harshaw stalling away here and it's allowed Cabrera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cabrera wants to clinch and Harshaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Cabrera looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Cabrera throws an elbow but misses. Cabrera throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cabrera letting Harshaw take a breather here. Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera stalls. Harshaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harshaw goes for a takedown attempt but Cabrera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cabrera closes the distance looking to clinch and Harshaw counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Cabrera trying to stall but Harshaw improves his position.
Cabrera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cabrera wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cabrera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cabrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harshaw blocks it with crossed arms. Cabrera is working for takedown but Harshaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harshaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Harshaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cabrera is now in half guard. Cabrera not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harshaw wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Cabrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Cabrera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harshaw. Harshaw wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Harshaw has a hand on Cabrera's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabrera takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Cabrera looking to finish with strikes here!
Harshaw is looking to get to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Azell Harshaw showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harshaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azell Harshaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Yolden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Yolden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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265 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Yolden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Simmons! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simmons shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. Simmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simmons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yolden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simmons. Simmons is working for a kimura but Yolden is defending it quite comfortably.
Yolden is breathing heavily. Yolden actively working from the bottom here. Simmons is looking to advance position but Yolden won't allow it. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yolden wants to improve his position but Simmons is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simmons passes the guard and advances to mount! Yolden working to try and regain half guard.
Simmons looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yolden covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Simmons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by BAMF. Washington has chosen Bomber Style - Aphrodite as his entrance music. 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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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avon Barksdale! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Washington! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Barksdale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut. Washington misses with a short punch on the inside. Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage. Washington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barksdale blocks it with crossed arms. Barksdale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage. Barksdale stalling in the clinch.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right hand to the body from Barksdale.
Barksdale keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Barksdale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Barksdale looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Washington.
It looks like Avon Barksdale has been cut. Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Barksdale avoids the damage to the body. Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Washington has him pressed against the cage. Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Washington lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale. Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Washington lands a nice shot to the body. Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barksdale is keeping busy. Washington throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barksdale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barksdale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Washington backs up against the cage.
It looks like Trey Washington has been cut. Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Barksdale moves into the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Barksdale wants to get back to striking at distance but Washington won't allow it.
Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him. Washington lands an elbow just above Barksdale 's eye. Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Barksdale gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage. Washington misses with the head strike.
Barksdale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale is breathing heavily. Barksdale has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Barksdale throws a head punch that misses. Barksdale has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment. Washington prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch. Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale is rocked! Washington lands an elbow inside. Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Washington scores a nice knee to the body.
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! A short left from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barksdale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Washington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Washington throws a big uppercut that drops Barksdale! More strikes from Washington and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barksdale lies dazed against the cage as Washington celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Washington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Northram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durden comes to the cage accompanied by Where is my mind. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Durden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Northram! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Durden doesn't manage to clinch there - Northram circles away.
Northram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Durden stands and throws Northram's legs to the side, diving into side control. Northram tries to strike but it doesn't land. Durden remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Durden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Durden is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Northram is trying to escape and Durden transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Northram is forced to tap! Nice work there by Durden! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes into the arena with Wipe Me Down blaring out of the sound system. Kimbo Slice could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Fury's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Fury! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Slice gets a clinch. Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fury has him pressed against the cage. Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fury tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fury is trying to break free. Slice keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Slice wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Slice is trying to break free. Slice breaks from the clinch.
Fury slips under a jab from Slice. Fury defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand. Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury. Slice cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slice has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fury to stand back up!
Fury is rocked!
It looks like Nick Fury has been cut. Slice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fury, pushing him back against the cage. Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him? Slice breaks from the clinch.
Fury circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Slice. Fury falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Slice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deven Montique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dip So (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deven Montique! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dip So ! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! So throws a right and a left that Montique avoids nicely. Some wild striking there from Montique.
Montique throws a head kick but So moves out of range.
A punch combination from Montique misses. Montique lunges at So with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by So 's hand. Montique avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montique goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dip So has been cut. Montique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from So .
Montique misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Montique. So throws a right and a left that both miss. So throws a right hand that Montique ducks under and follows up with a left that Montique also avoids with ease. Montique moves into range and connects with a jab. Montique lands a lovely overhand right. Montique connects with a good right hand that stumbles So . So circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Montique scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Montique swinging wilding here.
So misses with a few strikes there.
So throws a series of punches but Montique moves out of range. Montique throws a wild combination but nothing lands. So fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
So looks gassed! Montique looks to land a combination but So avoids it well. Left hook, right uppercut from Montique. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Montique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but So moves out of range and avoids them all easily. So will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Montique's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Montique duly obliges. Montique scores to the head and body with a nice combination! So throws a series of punches but Montique moves out of range. So dodges the punch combination from Montique.
Montique fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. So takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Montique lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Montique misses with a series of wild punches.
Montique throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montique misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montique lands a two punch combo.
Montique moves into range and connects with a jab. Montique is working the combinations to good effect here. Montique jabs at So 's body. Montique is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Montique scores with a jab. So acknowledges it with a nod of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Montique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montique misses with a wild combination.
So throws a series of punches but Montique moves out of range. Montique misses with a double jab.
Montique could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. So is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montique.
That's two minutes gone in the round. So showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montique.
So takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montique!
A punch combination from Montique misses. No joy there for Montique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montique misses with a two punch combination.
Montique digs a good body shot into So 's ribs. A punch combination from So misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montique!
Montique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Montique moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Montique lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Montique is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. So will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montique stalks So and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into So 's face. So staggers backwards, shaken. Montique scores with a shot to the body.
So takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Montique throws a series of punches but So moves out of range. So misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montique lands a jab-cross combination. Montique paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montique lands with a nice combination. So backs away looking to recover. Montique tries to bum rush So with a series of wild strikes but So uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Montique moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Montique lands a slapping body shot.
Montique dodges the punch combination from So .
Montique with a nice cross. Montique swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Montique tries to bum rush So with a series of wild strikes but So uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Montique scores with a push kick. Montique tests So 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Left hook, right uppercut from So . So is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Some wild striking there from Montique.
Montique throws a right hand that So ducks under and follows up with a left that So also avoids with ease. So swinging wilding here.
So looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Montique throws a wild combination but nothing lands. So throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montique. Montique smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Montique lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as So backs up against the cage.
Montique scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Montique throws a right hand that So ducks under and follows up with a left that So also avoids with ease. So misses with a two punch combination.
Montique scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Montique with a jab. A punch lands to the side of So 's head but he takes it in his stride. Montique lands a nice leg kick that just misses So 's sensitive parts. So misses with a wild combination.
Montique cracks So with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Montique's corner calls for a 1-2. Montique obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. So has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. So dodges the punch combination from Montique.
A punch combination from Montique misses. So throws a series of punches but Montique avoids them all with ease. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Montique swinging wilding here.
So is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montique. Montique dips to his left and cracks So with an uppercut! Some wild striking there from Montique.
So throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Montique dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dip So '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.
Montique's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Montique duly obliges. Some wild striking there from Montique.
No joy there for So , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montique scores with a push kick. So misses with a series of wild punches.
Montique lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montique scores with a one two! So had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Montique stalks So and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into So 's face. So staggers backwards, shaken. Montique looks to land a combination but So avoids it well. Montique throws a right hand that So ducks under and follows up with a left that So also avoids with ease. So takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Montique misses. Montique throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montique scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. So doesn't seem bothered though. Montique moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. So showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montique.
Montique avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Montique moves into the clinch successfully.
So misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. So working aggressively here.
Montique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. So takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Montique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but So moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Deven Montique is winning the standup battle so far. So rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montique moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Montique lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montique. So is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montique. Montique scores with a one two! So had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. So takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montique lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
So throws a series of punches but Montique avoids them all with ease. Montique throws a series of punches but So moves out of range. A punch combination from So misses. So misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
So dodges the punch combination from Montique.
Montique moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd cheers as Montique lands an impressive looking overhand right. So doesn't seem phased though. Montique lands a body shot.
So throws a nice looking combination but Montique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Montique lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Montique misses with a wild combination.
Montique works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. So throws a series of punches but Montique avoids them all with ease. So throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montique. The fighters circle momentarily. Montique darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. So is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montique. Montique misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montique throws a wild combination but nothing lands. So throws a series of punches but Montique avoids them all with ease. Montique misses with a jab, cross combination.
So throws a right hand that Montique ducks under and follows up with a left that Montique also avoids with ease. Montique throws a series of punches but So avoids them all with ease. Montique goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. So misses with the combination.
So throws a right hand that Montique ducks under and follows up with a left that Montique also avoids with ease. Montique paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. So throws a nice looking combination but Montique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Montique throws a series of punches but So moves out of range. So misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Montique tries to bum rush So with a series of wild strikes but So uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Montique misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from So misses. Montique scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
So misses with a two punch combination.
So looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Montique throws a right hand that So ducks under and follows up with a left that So also avoids with ease. Montique avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that So can do to turn this around? So slips under a jab from Montique. So takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
So looks to land a combination but Montique avoids it well. Montique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but So moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A jab lands there for Montique. Montique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but So moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Montique throws a right and a left that So avoids nicely. So throws a series of punches but Montique moves out of range. Montique throws a right and a left that So avoids nicely. Montique throws a right and a left that both miss. So misses with a double jab.
Montique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. So slips a jab and a cross from Montique.
So misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Montique. So misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montique uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. So avoids a punch combination nicely.
So throws a right and a left that Montique avoids nicely. Montique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from So .
Montique works over So 's head and body with a nice combination. Montique throws a nice looking combination but So bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A jab from Montique misses. So misses with a double jab.
Montique scores with a three punch combo!
So takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
So misses with the combination.
Deven Montique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Montique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by So . So looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Montique tries to bum rush So with a series of wild strikes but So uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Montique dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dip So 's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Montique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
So scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
So throws a right hand that Montique ducks under and follows up with a left that Montique also avoids with ease. Montique scores with a three punch combo!
Montique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montique slips a jab and a cross from So .
A combination from Montique does no damage. Montique looks to land a combination but So avoids it well. So misses with a two punch combination.
So misses with a few strikes there.
Montique cracks So with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. So throws a right hand that Montique ducks under and follows up with a left that Montique also avoids with ease. Montique throws a good cross that connects.
Montique throws a one two combo.
Montique moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Montique slips a jab and a cross from So .
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Montique moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. So fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from So does no damage. Montique fails to land with a series of punches.
Montique throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. So rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montique moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. So dodges the punch combination from Montique.
Montique lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. So slips under a jab. So will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montique lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Montique moves into the clinch successfully.
Montique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montique wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. So lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. So throws a punch but it's blocked by Montique. A head punch on the inside from So fails to land. So takes a shot to the head. Montique tries to break the clinch but So is controlling the position. Montique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montique lands a jab to So 's midsection. Montique scores with a one two! So had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. So misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montique scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round. So throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montique looks to land a combination. So sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. So throws a right and a left that both miss. Montique dodges the punch combination from So .
Montique misses with the combination.
Montique throws a right hand that So ducks under and follows up with a left that So also avoids with ease. So throws a series of punches but Montique avoids them all with ease. Montique rushes So and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Montique is trying to break the clinch but So has him pressed against the cage. So fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
So misses with a short punch on the inside. Montique wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montique is looking to break free of the clinch but So has double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Montique.
Montique is looking to break free of the clinch but So has double underhooks. So wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
So doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montique breaks from the clinch.
Montique connects with a good right hand that stumbles So . So circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The fighters circle momentarily. Montique darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. So will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montique connects with a nice looking jab.
Montique lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
So throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Montique connects with a looping right hand.
Montique lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Montique dips to his left and cracks So with an uppercut! Montique tries to bum rush So with a series of wild strikes but So uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch combination from Montique misses. So fails to land with a series of punches.
So tries to bum rush Montique with a series of wild strikes but Montique uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Montique moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. So misses with a two punch combination.
Montique's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Montique duly obliges. Montique lands with a thumping leg kick.
Montique throws a one two combo.
So rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montique moves out of range and avoids them all easily. So throws a right and a left that Montique avoids nicely. So takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. So drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. So works over Montique's head and body with a nice combination. Montique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
So misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Montique does no damage. So fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
So takes a shot right to the bread basket. Montique scores to the head and body with a nice combination! So dodges the punch combination from Montique.
Montique dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on So . That did some damage! So misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montique displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Montique displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. So throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Montique goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Deven Montique is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. So misses with a few strikes there.
Montique displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Montique connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Montique lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Montique connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. So on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dip So has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Montique displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Deven Montique showed his dominance in that final round. Well Montique 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 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deven Montique!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demitrius Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demitrius Capone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Huerta! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Capone looks to throw the jab but Huerta is out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Huerta.
Capone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Demitrius Capone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Capone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Capone. Capone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Huerta slips under a jab. Huerta dodges the punch combination from Capone.
Capone missing with a left hand there. Huerta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Capone misses with a wild combination.
Capone scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice uppercut lands for Capone. That snapped Huerta's head back.
Huerta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Capone looks to land a combination but Huerta avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Capone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Capone lands with a right hand. Huerta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huerta showed some decent athleticism there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Huerta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capone keeps working. Capone pushes Huerta off looking to stand but Huerta dives back in and keeps control.
Huerta is pressing down on Capone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Capone is holding on for now. Capone tries to roll over but Huerta keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Capone is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Huerta fails to land the takedown. Huerta closes the distance and clinches up with Capone, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes Capone against the cage but Capone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Capone closes the distance and clinches. Huerta prevents Capone from breaking the clinch. Capone lands a hook that snaps the head of Huerta backwards. Capone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huerta has him pressed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Capone. Huerta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Demitrius Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Huerta. Huerta looks gassed! Capone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huerta taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Capone tries to break the clinch but Huerta is controlling the position. Huerta tries for a takedown but Capone manages to get underhooks.
Capone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huerta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Capone throws a head kick that misses. Capone gets a clinch. Capone takes an elbow to the forehead. Huerta wants a takedown.
Capone is looking to break free of the clinch but Huerta has double underhooks. Capone manages to break the clinch.
Capone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Capone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Capone looks to land a combination. Huerta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Capone jabs at Huerta's body. Huerta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Capone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huerta's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Capone. Capone lands a jab-cross combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Capone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huerta but Huerta pushes him off and we're back to square one. Capone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice shot by Capone. Huerta takes one to the side of the head.
Capone lands a body shot.
Capone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Capone. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A left and a right from Capone both land. Nice combination.
Huerta is rocked! Huerta needs to keep his hands up - Capone had a free shot at his head there. Huerta is still on wobbly legs! Can Capone finish him? Capone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Huerta seems to have recovered his senses. Huerta wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrius Capone dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capone with a hook. Capone rushes Huerta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Huerta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Capone lands an uppercut. Huerta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Capone wants to get back to striking at distance but Huerta won't allow it.
Huerta wants a takedown but no success here.
Capone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Capone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huerta walks into a stiff left hand from Capone. Capone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huerta momentarily.
Huerta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Capone moves into range and clinches up with Huerta. Capone breaks the clinch.
Capone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Huerta is breathing heavily. Donk. Capone catches Huerta right on the button with a cross. Capone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Capone jabs Huerta right on the nose. Huerta blinks but takes it well. Capone lands with an uppercut that bounces Huerta off the cage and back into rage. A low kick from Capone misses and Huerta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Capone is lucky that one didn't land flush. Huerta throws a head kick that misses and Capone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Capone drops Huerta with a right and a left! Capone comes rushing in but Huerta regains his composure and manages to keep Capone in guard.
Capone stands up and waves to Huerta to follow him. Capone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A decent looking cross lands there for Capone. Demitrius Capone is winning the standup battle so far. Capone lands a jab-cross combination. 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! Capone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Demitrius Capone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Capone cracks Huerta with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huerta slips a jab and a cross from Capone.
Capone lands with a nice combination. Huerta backs away looking to recover. Capone looks to land a combination but Huerta avoids it well. Huerta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Capone lands a nice looking body shot.
Capone scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Capone lands with a hook. Huerta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Capone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Capone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Capone. Capone connects with a crisp jab. Huerta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Capone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Huerta at a distance.
Capone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Capone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Capone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Capone lands a jab-cross combination. Capone misses with a wild combination.
Capone scores with a decent looking hook. Good shot there by Capone. Capone throws a series of punches but Huerta avoids them all with ease. Capone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Huerta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Some wild striking there from Capone.
Capone throws a shot from downtown. Huerta moves away and avoids it. Capone lands a nice hook to Huerta's body. Huerta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A cross from Capone lands. Capone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Huerta fails with the takedown and Capone counters by clinching up. Demitrius Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Huerta. Capone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Capone is trying to break free. Capone tries to stall but Huerta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Capone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huerta goes for a takedown attempt but Capone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Capone connects with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Capone lands a slapping body shot.
Capone connects with a looping right hand.
Capone thuds a left hand into Huerta's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrius Capone dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Capone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Capone lands with a right hand. Capone lands a nice hook to Huerta's body. Huerta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Capone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Capone wants to clinch up but Huerta keeps it at a distance. Capone lands a jab to the nose. Capone misses with a few strikes there.
Huerta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Capone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Capone wants to get back to striking at distance but Huerta won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Capone. Capone digs a right hand underneath Huerta's ribcage. Huerta let out a lung full of air as it connected. Capone breaks the clinch.
Capone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Left hook, right uppercut from Capone. Huerta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huerta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Huerta walks into a left hand. Huerta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Capone scores with a three punch combo!
Capone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huerta can do to turn this around? Huerta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Capone scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Capone both land. Nice combination. Huerta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Capone clinches up with Huerta and pushes him back against the cage. Capone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Capone is trying to break the clinch but Huerta has him pressed against the cage. Capone tries to break the clinch but Huerta is controlling the position. Nice body punch from Capone. Capone lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Capone wants to break free but Huerta has control.
Capone wants to break free but Huerta has control.
Capone prevents the takedown attempt.
Capone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Capone breaks from the clinch.
Capone clinches up with Huerta and pushes him back against the cage. Capone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Capone throws out a leg kick but Huerta moves out of range and Capone only half commits. A combination from Capone does no damage. Capone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Capone looks to land a combination but Huerta avoids it well. Huerta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Capone pinned against the cage. Capone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Demitrius Capone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Huerta. Capone takes a swing at Huerta's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Capone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Huerta fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Capone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Capone catches Huerta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Capone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Huerta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Huerta just misses with a punch to the body.
Capone fails with a takedown attempt. Huerta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Huerta closes the distance and clinches up with Capone, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes Capone against the cage but Capone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Horrible takedown by Huerta or perhaps it was just good defense by Capone which made him look bad. Capone rushes Huerta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Capone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huerta is working for takedown but Capone is calmly controlling the position for now. Diego Huerta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Huerta wants a takedown.
Demitrius Capone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Capone is trying to break free. Capone breaks from the clinch.
Capone swinging wilding here.
Capone tests Huerta's chin there with a solid looking shot. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Capone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huerta moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Demitrius Capone showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitrius Capone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War by Sick Puppies. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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, Randy George! 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, Kyle Andrews! The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch. Andrews lets loose with a powerful body kick. George will feel that in the morning. Andrews wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Andrews tries to clinch but George moves out of range. Andrews moves into range and clinches up with George. George misses with a punch to the body.
Andrews lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Randy George has been cut. Andrews connects with a nasty looking knee right to George's face.
George wants a takedown but no success here.
George wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrews won't allow it.
George drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. George tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews fails with an attempt to clinch.
George circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch. George circles away from the clinch attempt.
George tries to clinch and Andrews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Andrews. Andrews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of George is proving hard to escape from. Andrews stands up from George's guard - Andrews perhaps looking for a knockout. Andrews has taken the fight to the clinch.
George is working for takedown but Andrews is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy George. That's going to take a lot out of him. George tries to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Andrews.
Randy George's cut is getting worse. Andrews manages to break the clinch.
Andrews closes the distance but George moves to the side and George 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! Andrews keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. George is breathing heavily. Andrews wants to get back to his feet but George is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Andrews is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round. George tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Andrews lands a knee to the body.
George avoiding damage as Andrews throws knees to the body.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but George blocks it.
Andrews landing knees to the body.
Andrews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
George tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Andrews lands a nice knee to the body.
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. Andrews with a knee to the head.
George takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andrews crunches a lovely knee into George's ribcage. George fails to pull guard.
George tries to pull guard but Andrews won't allow it.
George wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. George wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
George drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Andrews dominated that round. The cut man is working on Randy George's cut. That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andrews tries to grapple but his opponent circles and George moves into the clinch. Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andrews rushes George and presses him up against the cage. Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but George blocks with his arms.
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. George circles away from the clinch attempt and George decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andrews's guard. Andrews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst George is controlling him. George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. George won't allow Andrews to get back to his feet. George pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. George won't allow Andrews to get back to his feet. George trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom. George wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Andrews clinches but George breaks the clinch and George holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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. Andrews lands an elbow inside. George is trying to drag Andrews to the mat but Andrews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Andrews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Andrews just stands there and leans against the cage. Andrews misses with a knee strike.
Andrews is pressed up against the cage. George has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andrews down to the mat. Andrews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy George. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andrews looks to clinch and George counters with a nice double leg into side control. Andrews won't be happy with that. George is looking to take a break and control but Andrews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andrews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, George asserts his dominance and retains side control. George taking a break here but Andrews is having none of it and regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Andrews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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. Andrews scores with a takedown into George's guard. Andrews stands and steps away. George gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. George fails with the takedown. Andrews tries to clinch but George moves away and George counters by moving into the clinch. Andrews lands a knee to the head.
George goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andrews prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andrews.
Andrews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy George dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Randy George's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews wants to clinch but George slips to the side and George decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andrews's guard. Andrews wriggles free and stands up. Andrews throws a head kick that half lands.
George looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but George persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing. Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up but George swats him away and circles back towards the center. Andrews is looking to clinch. Andrews fails to land the takedown. Andrews tries to clinch up. George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but George swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. George stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet. Andrews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. George looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Andrews rushes George and presses him up against the cage. George pulls guard. Andrews wanted to stand there but George had control of the position. George tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from George. Andrews postures up.
George wants to sweep but no luck. Andrews wants to stand but George is controlling his posture from full guard. George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but George circles away. Randy George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Andrews.
That's three minutes gone in the round. George closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - George lands in his opponent's guard. George landing with the ground and pound. George wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving. Andrews uses the cage to get back to his feet.
George instigates a clinch. George managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andrews lands a nice elbow from the clinch. George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Andrews smiles and moves away.
Andrews tries to grapple but his opponent circles and George counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. George trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Andrews is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy George showed his dominance in that final round. I think George 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 Suge Night 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... Randy George!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Kosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Song 2. Shaq Fu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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243 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clayton Kosh! 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, Shaq Fu! The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kosh! Fu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kosh's face.
BOOM! Fu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kosh tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fu landing shots from mount. Kosh tries to reverse the position but Fu maintains control. Fu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kosh is looking to escape. Fu has hold of Kosh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kosh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kosh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fu wants to control but Kosh is keeping him busy. Kosh looking for submissions off his back. Fu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Kosh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kosh works his way to full guard. Good work. Kosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kosh is trying to control the position but Fu postures up. Fu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kosh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kosh is breathing heavily. Fu trying to control but Kosh is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kosh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosh swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kosh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fu wants to control from the top but Kosh keeps moving. Fu throwing strikes but missing. Fu is looking to work some ground and pound but Kosh has wrist control. Fu won't allow Kosh to sweep him here. Kosh is looking to sinch up a triangle. Fu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kosh's body to avoid the submission. Kosh has instead reached around Fu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kosh arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clayton Kosh!
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