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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Sorenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Sorenson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sorenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carter shoots in and bounces Sorenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sorenson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sorenson working for submissions but it's allowed Carter to get to half guard.
Sorenson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Carter pulls his head out easily.
Carter is pressing down on Sorenson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sorenson is holding on for now.
Carter blocks the strikes from Sorenson.
Sorenson tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Sorenson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson striking off his back but it's not causing Carter any problems.
Sorenson lands an upkick as Carter stands over him.
Carter is looking to stand up but Sorenson won't let him.
Sorenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sorenson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sorenson looks gassed!
Sorenson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sorenson.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sorenson is controlling him.
Sorenson postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sorenson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sorenson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Carter trying to control but Sorenson is working from the bottom.
Carter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sorenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sorenson wants to stand up but Carter is controlling him.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sorenson is striking from the bottom but Carter uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sorenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking to pass the guard.
Sorenson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sorenson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sorenson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carter parries the strikes from Sorenson easily there. Sorenson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Carter to escape.
Sorenson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sorenson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sorenson tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sorenson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sorenson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sorenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Sorenson moves out of range easily.
Sorenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Sorenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sorenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sorenson works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorenson lands a couple of digs.
Sorenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sorenson lands a couple of elbows.
Carter 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.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson 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.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter tries to clinch but Sorenson moves out of range.
Sorenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate Sorenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sorenson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sorenson is one step ahead there.
Carter pulls Sorenson in to control the position.
Carter looking to control.
Sorenson with a nice head shot there.
Sorenson gets to his feet. Carter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sorenson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorenson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carter to the mat! Carter manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sorenson distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sorenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Sorenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sorenson thows a big elbow that misses.
Sorenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sorenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorenson misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sorenson!
Jack Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Sorenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson gets back to half guard.
Nate Sorenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sorenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sorenson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Carter has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sorenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sorenson is looking to escape.
Sorenson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sorenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sorenson pushes Carter off looking to stand but Carter dives back in and keeps control.
Sorenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sorenson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carter blocks the strikes from Sorenson.
Sorenson landing a few short strikes.
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.
Sorenson actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sorenson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sorenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter has his takedown stuffed
and Sorenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carter wants to stand and escape but Sorenson is having none of it.
Sorenson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sorenson lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter is working an open guard so Sorenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sorenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sorenson shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Sorenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sorenson shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sorenson misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Sorenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Sorenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Carter wants to control from the top but Sorenson keeps moving.
Sorenson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sorenson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sorenson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Sorenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Sorenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sorenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sorenson lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Carter won't allow Sorenson to sweep him here.
Sorenson looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Sorenson striking off his back but it's not causing Carter any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sorenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sorenson striking off his back but it's not causing Carter any problems.
Sorenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sorenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a shoot takedown. Sorenson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jack Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Sorenson.
Sorenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sorenson is striking off his back. Carter thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Carter blocks the strikes from Sorenson.
Carter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sorenson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Sorenson is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter trying to control the action but Sorenson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sorenson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sorenson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carter thows a big elbow that misses.
Sorenson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sorenson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sorenson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Sorenson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Carter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sorenson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Carter's back instead.
Carter is covering up but some of the strikes from Sorenson are getting through and doing damage.
Sorenson has Carter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sorenson has Carter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sorenson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sorenson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Carter hold on?
Carter defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sorenson's arms.
Jack Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Sorenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sorenson lands a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Carter.
Well Sorenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Sorenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Pulanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rainier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulanski comes into the arena with Sonic Empire blaring out of the sound system. Yuri Pulanski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Rainier's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Pulanski!
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, Kyle Rainier!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulanski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rainier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rainier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulanski shoots for a double leg takedown but Rainier sprawls well. He's pushed Pulanski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rainier swinging wilding here.
Yuri Pulanski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainier looks to land a body kick but Pulanski moved away.
Pulanski missing with a left hand there. Rainier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulanski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pulanski landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Kyle Rainier has been cut.
Pulanski looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rainier 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 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Pulanski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Enter shikari- Juggernauts. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Diaz.
Partlow missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Partlow misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz throws a combination. Partlow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Partlow is looking to clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Partlow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Partlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partlow avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz cracks Partlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partlow throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a combination
letting Partlow counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partlow wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Partlow's body.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Partlow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Partlow throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partlow.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Partlow avoids the punch easily.
Partlow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partlow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Partlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Partlow to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Partlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Partlow.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partlow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz throws the left hand but Partlow avoids the punch easily.
Partlow wants to clinch.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
letting Partlow counter with a right hand.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partlow throws a nice head kick!
Chris Partlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partlow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partlow dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Partlow slips a straight right by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Partlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz lands a jab to Partlow's midsection.
Partlow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Partlow. Beautiful body shot.
Partlow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partlow sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partlow misses with a looping right.
Partlow throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow works the jab nicely.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Partlow finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Partlow lands a big uppercut and Diaz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Diaz looks OK. Partlow waves Diaz back to his feet!
Diaz is rocked!
Partlow connects with a superb combination that knocks Diaz out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Partlow before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Partlow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Magas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Magas had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Magas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mauricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magas scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Magas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Magas circles away.
Magas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magas controlling from the top position.
Magas stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Magas is stalling in the full guard.
Magas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Magas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Magas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for takedown but Magas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magas lands a body shot.
Magas presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magas lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Magas had a free shot at his head there.
Magas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magas jabs at Silva's body.
Magas lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Magas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magas passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to reverse the position but Magas maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magas controlling the pace for now.
Silva wants to hold on but Magas pushes him away.
Magas controlling from the full mount.
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.
Magas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Magas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Magas throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magas pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Magas.
Magas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.
Magas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Magas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magas moves into the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magas wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Magas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magas controls the pace.
Silva keeping full guard, as Magas tries to pass.
Magas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magas postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva working for a triangle but Magas defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Magas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Magas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Magas seems content to control.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Magas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Magas seems content to control.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Mike Magas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magas slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magas prevents Silva from standing back up.
Magas thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Magas pulls his head out easily.
Magas works his way into side control.
Magas controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva wants to control but Magas postures up.
Magas just content to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Magas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Magas works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Magas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Magas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magas scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magas digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Magas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Magas showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Magas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Magas works his way into full mount!
Magas controlling the pace for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magas controlling the position easily from mount.
Magas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Magas controlling his opponent.
Magas misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magas controlling from mount.
Magas unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Magas controlling his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Magas just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Magas lands the left hand.
Magas moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
A right hand to the body from Magas.
Magas wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Magas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Magas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva looking to control but Magas passes into half guard.
Magas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magas slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Magas tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Magas not doing much here.
Mike Magas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Magas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Magas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Magas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Rice!
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, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rice connects with a body shot.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Rice has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rice's waist but Rice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Kimbo Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Gracie.
Rice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rice postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Rice throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rice 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.
Rice is wriggling around but Gracie manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stops Rice from getting back to his feet.
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.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rice defends it well.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Rice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Rice is defending well.
Rice wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Rice from getting back to his feet.
Rice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Rice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie has hold of Rice's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rice manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie moves to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working for a choke but Rice is defending well.
Rice is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Rice won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis has chosen House of Pain - Jump Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LA twotwo star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Davis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davis throws a body punch but star moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Davis.
star has a takedown stuffed.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
star is looking to improve his position.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but star is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, star manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
star pushes a forearm under Davis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Davis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). LA twotwo star!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ERIC HASTINGS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Foster 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ERIC HASTINGS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Foster!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HASTINGS shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.
Foster waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract HASTINGS. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped HASTINGS to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like ERIC HASTINGS has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HASTINGS 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.
HASTINGS escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from HASTINGS.
HASTINGS trying to control but Foster postures up.
HASTINGS has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
HASTINGS trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Foster manages to pass to mount!
Foster looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HASTINGS is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HASTINGS flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
HASTINGS tries to reverse the position but Foster maintains control.
HASTINGS is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
HASTINGS sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Foster is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Foster stalling.
Foster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HASTINGS trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Foster blocks the strikes from HASTINGS.
Foster decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
HASTINGS misses with a wild combination.
Foster clinches.
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster tests HASTINGS's chin there with a solid looking shot.
HASTINGS fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
HASTINGS is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster drops HASTINGS with a big left hand and mounts him. HASTINGS is in big trouble!
HASTINGS is rocked!
Foster content just to control the position here.
Oh HASTINGS is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HASTINGS seems to have got his legs back now.
HASTINGS is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Foster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ERIC HASTINGS's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Foster clinches with his opponent.
Foster breaks the clinch.
Foster lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Foster. That snapped HASTINGS's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Foster lands a beautiful left hook that drops HASTINGS. HASTINGS tries to recover but Foster is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and HASTINGS lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Foster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen "Stay Strapped" by Young Jeezy as his entrance music. Jimmy Johnson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nate Holyfield had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson swings for the body but Holyfield moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holyfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Holyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson is tying to control. Holyfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holyfield missing with punches from the bottom.
Holyfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holyfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holyfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Holyfield was not able to check.
A head kick by Holyfield misses
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holyfield strikes from his own guard.
Johnson trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Johnson looks gassed!
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holyfield lands with some strikes.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Holyfield tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Holyfield has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holyfield looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Holyfield wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holyfield seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Holyfield is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holyfield seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Holyfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson wants to control but Holyfield is keeping busy.
Holyfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holyfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holyfield is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Holyfield throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Holyfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Holyfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holyfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Holyfield eventually gives up the hold.
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 Nate Holyfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Holyfield.
Holyfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holyfield doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Holyfield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holyfield!
Holyfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holyfield is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Holyfield gets back to half guard.
Holyfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield trying to strike off his back.
Holyfield striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Holyfield swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Johnson is now in Holyfield's guard. A big mistake from Holyfield there, giving up the dominant position!
Jimmy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Holyfield is tightening it up a little... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! nice BJJ there by Holyfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nate Holyfield!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane WiIliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lo Aria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WiIliams's entrance music is Eye Of The Tiger. A fine choice. Aria has chosen Bruce Lee "Kung Fu Fighting" as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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207 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane WiIliams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lo Aria!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WiIliams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
WiIliams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aria pushes WiIliams off and gets back to his feet.
WiIliams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aria lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WiIliams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
WiIliams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
WiIliams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Aria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
WiIliams scores with a jab to the jaw.
WiIliams misses with a looping right.
Aria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aria moves out of range as WiIliams strikes.
Aria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aria knocks WiIliams to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
WiIliams is rocked!
It looks like Shane WiIliams has been cut.
You can see the frustration on WiIliams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
WiIliams is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WiIliams tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
WiIliams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aria gets to mount! WiIliams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
WiIliams can't escape the position.
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.
WiIliams is working hard here to advance position.
Aria content just to control the position here.
WiIliams is looking to get to half guard.
WiIliams throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aria. What's that going to do exactly?
Aria looking to control and managing it successfully.
WiIliams is looking to get to half guard.
WiIliams is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria controlling from mount.
WiIliams is trying to escape the mount.
WiIliams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
WiIliams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
WiIliams regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aria stands up from WiIliams's guard - Aria perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Aria finds it's way through WiIliams's defenses.
WiIliams throws a lazy right hand but Aria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aria jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with WiIliams, pushing him back against the cage.
WiIliams misses with a short punch on the inside.
WiIliams pushes off an throws an elbow but Aria leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
WiIliams is looking to break free of the clinch but Aria has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aria breaks the clinch.
Aria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aria scores with a push kick.
Aria connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick by Aria - that's a beauty! WiIliams is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Aria can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lo Aria!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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