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MGL 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ribery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Alan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Alan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ribery!
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, James Alan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribery throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Ribery.
It looks like James Alan has been cut.
Alan shoots in but no luck this time.
Alan closes the distance and clinches up with Ribery, looking for a takedown. Alan pushes Ribery against the cage but Ribery circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribery tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribery looks to land a right hand but Alan moved out of range.
Ribery shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribery throws a looping overhand right but Alan ducks down to avoid it.
Alan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ribery. No joy for Alan on that attempt.
Frank Ribery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Alan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribery paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribery throws a hook but Alan blocks it.
Ribery throws a jab when Alan was well out of range.
Ribery drops Alan with a nice combination! Ribery dives into Alan's guard, looking to finish!
Alan is rocked!
Alan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alan thows a huge punch but Ribery dodges it nicely.
Ribery is looking to control Alan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribery avoid being mounted?
Ribery wants to get back to full guard.
Alan wants to advance to full mount but Ribery doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alan wants to pass the guard but Ribery is keeping the position.
Alan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribery has wrist control.
Alan stopping the sweep attempt from Ribery.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribery with a hook.
That has opened up James Alan's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribery throws a jab but it's blocked by Alan.
Alan slips a straight right by Ribery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank Ribery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alan fails with the takedown.
Ribery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alan tries to clinch but Ribery is having none of it.
Alan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribery misses the target.
Ribery looks to score with a jab to the body but Alan is just out of range.
Alan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ribery is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alan.
Alan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribery sprawls well. He's pushed Alan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alan rushes Ribery and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ribery manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribery is retaining full guard.
Alan postures up in Ribery's guard and throws a big left but Ribery blocks it.
Ribery 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.
Alan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alan stopping the sweep attempt from Ribery.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alan is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribery has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribery jabs Alan right on the nose. Alan blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ribery dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Alan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ribery misses the jab.
Alan has a takedown stuffed.
Ribery bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alan's head backwards.
Alan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alan is looking for a kimura but Ribery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alan to get the leverage.
Ribery works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribery is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ribery keeping moving, preventing Alan from controlling successfully.
Ribery tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribery dives on top into guard.
Ribery passes into half guard.
Alan is breathing heavily.
Ribery stalling.
Ribery'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.
Ribery prevents Alan from improving his position.
Ribery postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alan to stand up.
Horrible takedown by Alan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribery which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribery looks to land a left hand but Alan moved out of range nicely.
Alan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The cut above James Alan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ribery lands a glancing blow to the side of Alan's head.
Alan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribery digs a good hook to Alan's body.
Ribery throws a hook but Alan avoids it easily.
Ribery misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribery pinned against the cage. Ribery gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Ribery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Alan.
Ribery misses with an uppercut. Alan saw that one coming.
Ribery cracks Alan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James Alan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Frank Ribery is winning the standup battle so far.
Alan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribery feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alan sprawling to the canvas! Alan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ribery finish him?!
Alan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribery finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Alan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Ribery!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Chua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Badboy as his entrance music. Shogun Chua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shogun Chua!
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, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz lands with a slapping head kick.
Ortiz stalks Chua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chua's face. Chua staggers backwards, shaken.
Chua tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortiz's waist but Ortiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chua off to one side.
Chua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortiz drops Chua with a nice combination! Ortiz dives into Chua's guard, looking to finish!
Chua is rocked!
Chua looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ortiz has picked Chua up and slammed him! Chua can't keep hold of the triangle and Ortiz manages to pass to side control!
Oh Chua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz working the ground and pound.
Ortiz tries to move to mount but Chua blocks the move with his legs.
Chua seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz stands up.
Whack! Ortiz lands a heavy head kick that drops Chua. The ref tackles Ortiz to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chua was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tito Ortiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tamara Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandor Silvaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silvaski has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aleksandor Silvaski was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tamara Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandor Silvaski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvaski moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silvaski tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Silvaski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silvaski misses with a knee to the head.
Silvaski scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silvaski has Silva pushed against the cage.
Silvaski lands a right hand.
It looks like Tamara Silva has been cut.
Silva wants to break free but Silvaski has control.
Silvaski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silvaski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silvaski is stalling here.
Silvaski lands a knee to the head.
Silvaski scores with a knee to the head.
Silva tries to pull guard but Silvaski holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvaski lands a nice elbow.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silvaski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tamara Silva's cut is getting worse.
Silvaski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silvaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvaski.
Silvaski wants to clinch.
Silvaski is looking to clinch.
That's two 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.
Silvaski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvaski.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Silvaski is out of range.
Silvaski is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvaski moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Silvaski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvaski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Silvaski tries to clinch up.
Silvaski wants to clinch.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silvaski tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandor Silvaski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tamara Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silvaski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silvaski wants to clinch.
Silvaski misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Silvaski tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silvaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Silvaski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvaski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Aleksandor Silvaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvaski throws a head kick that misses.
Silvaski wants to clinch.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the head kick by Silvaski.
Silva lunges at Silvaski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silvaski's hand.
Silva throws a series of punches but Silvaski avoids them all with ease.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvaski tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws a right and a left that Silvaski avoids nicely.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvaski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silvaski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvaski is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tamara Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tamara Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silvaski moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva blocks a head kick by Silvaski.
Silvaski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Tamara Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Silvaski throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvaski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvaski tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva stalks Silvaski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silvaski's face. Silvaski staggers backwards, shaken.
Silvaski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvaski throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silvaski tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silvaski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silvaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silvaski is looking to clinch.
Silvaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silvaski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Silvaski moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silvaski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silvaski tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tamara Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silvaski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvaski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silvaski's head.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Silvaski moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Silvaski has him pressed against the cage.
Silvaski breaks from the clinch.
Silvaski throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamara Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tamara Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rasmus Soderstrom enters the cage!
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Connor!
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, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soderstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Connor breaks the clinch.
Connor misses with a few strikes there.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
Connor throws a head kick but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Connor with a jab.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom has managed to clinch.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Connor is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor wants a takedown.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Connor has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Connor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Connor has Soderstrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soderstrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Connor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two 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.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soderstrom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Connor.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
Connor tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Connor decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soderstrom is controlling him.
Connor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Soderstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Soderstrom stands and steps away. Connor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soderstrom pushes Connor away with a front kick.
Soderstrom throws a front kick that sends Connor stumbling back into the cage.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasmus Soderstrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soderstrom clinches up against the cage.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Soderstrom prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soderstrom's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom letting Connor take a breather here.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Connor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom dominated that round.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that half lands.
Soderstrom throws a wild body kick that Connor sees coming a mile off.
Soderstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soderstrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Connor gets control of Soderstrom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor looking to control.
Soderstrom stands and steps away. Connor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Connor is trying to maintain a safe position but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns Connor into the cage.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connor wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Connor tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Connor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Connor has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Connor tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Connor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor is looking to control Soderstrom's arms but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Connor has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Connor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soderstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but Connor blocks it.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Connor tries to throw a body punch but Soderstrom avoids it by throwing Connor back against the cage.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Soderstrom keeps control of Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Connor can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Connor is blocking nicely.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soderstrom throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
John Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connor tries to clinch up but Soderstrom circles away and keeps his distance.
Soderstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Connor is trying to drag Soderstrom to the mat but Soderstrom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Connor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soderstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Connor tries to keep at a distance but Soderstrom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Soderstrom won't allow it.
Connor wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom keeps control of Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Connor's face.
Soderstrom misses with a knee to the head.
Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Connor wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Soderstrom has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Connor avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Connor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soderstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Connor is trying to break free.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Connor can't break the clinch.
Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Connor blocks with his arms.
Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Soderstrom throws a head kick but Connor moves out of range.
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.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soderstrom fakes the leg kick and cracks Connor in the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
John Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Connor.
Soderstrom moves into the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom gets underhooks to prevent Connor's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom keeps control of Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Connor is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Connor's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Connor wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
John Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soderstrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soderstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Connor shoots in and drives through. Soderstrom sprawls well.
Soderstrom clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Connor has had enough of the clinch but Soderstrom keeps him there for the moment.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Connor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soderstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Connor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Connor wants to break free but Soderstrom has control.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor scores with a hook to the body.
Connor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soderstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soderstrom wants to clinch up but Connor keeps it at a distance.
Connor avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Rasmus Soderstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Soderstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soderstrom 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Soderstrom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Schulte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Am by Dale Oliver. Brian Schulte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Schulte!
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, AJ Styles!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulte throws a head kick but Styles moves out of range.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulte is just out of range.
Schulte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Styles backs up against the cage.
It looks like AJ Styles has been cut.
Styles throws a big shot that misses.
Schulte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles throws a hook but Schulte blocks it.
Styles misses with a straight left.
Schulte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Styles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schulte takes one on the button.
Styles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Styles looks to land a body kick but Schulte moved away.
Styles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulte misses the body punch
and Styles counters with a head kick.
Schulte lands with a cross.
A combination from Schulte does no damage.
Styles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schulte is out of range.
Schulte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Styles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Styles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schulte postures up in Styles's guard and throws a big left but Styles blocks it.
Schulte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Styles controlling the position.
Schulte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schulte.
Schulte won't allow Styles to get back to his feet.
Schulte trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulte drops back looking for a leg! Styles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Styles manages to kick Schulte off! Schulte jumps back into Styles's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schulte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Styles.
It looks like Brian Schulte has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulte misses with the body kick
and Styles counters with a right hand to the body.
Styles throws a looping overhand right but Schulte ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulte scores with a takedown into Styles's guard.
Schulte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schulte postures up.
Schulte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schulte scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schulte makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schulte wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Schulte stands and throws Styles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Styles can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulte wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Styles, who protects the arm well.
Schulte throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Styles works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Schulte wants to free his trapped foot but Styles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulte wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
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 Brian Schulte will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Styles misses with a hook.
Styles lands a head kick. Schulte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Styles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Styles misses with a combination
and Schulte counters with a left and a right that stings Styles.
AJ Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles misses the jab.
Schulte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Styles tries to avoid it but Schulte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Styles to the ground. Styles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Styles tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Schulte
and Styles counters with a nice leg kick.
Schulte throws a hook but Styles blocks it.
Schulte shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulte dodges the punch combination from Styles.
Schulte thows a body shot but no joy.
Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles missing with a left hand there. Schulte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schulte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Schulte.
No luck for Schulte with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Schulte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulte checks a leg kick.
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.
Styles scores with the left hand. Schulte knows he should have avoided that one.
Schulte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Styles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Styles with a hook.
Schulte slips a jab from Styles.
Styles misses with a hook. Schulte ducked under it nicely.
Schulte misses with a shot to the body
and Styles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styles looks to land a body kick but Schulte moved away.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Schulte moved out of range nicely.
Schulte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Styles but Styles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Styles misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schulte shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Styles but Styles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Styles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Styles waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Schulte.
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Schulte.
Schulte blocks a head kick by Styles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Styles.
Styles listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schulte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Styles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schulte.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schulte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schulte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schulte seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Styles throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Styles lands with a straight right. Schulte didn't see that one coming.
Styles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Schulte counter with a right hand.
Schulte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Schulte misses.
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schulte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Styles is predictable there
and Schulte counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Styles's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Schulte from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulte chips away with some ground and pound.
Schulte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Styles is looking to stand up but Schulte isn't so interested in that idea.
Schulte stands up over Styles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schulte is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Styles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Styles has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Styles stands up and waves to Schulte to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schulte counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schulte throws a big right hand that misses.
Styles is looking to stand up but Schulte isn't so interested in that idea.
Schulte working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Styles's head.
Brian Schulte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schulte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schulte throws a strike but Styles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles wants to control from the top but Schulte keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulte seems keen to control Styles's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schulte is on top in guard.
Schulte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Styles wants to get back to his feet but Schulte is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schulte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schulte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Schulte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Styles dives on top into guard.
Schulte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Styles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Styles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Brian Schulte.
I think Schulte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Schulte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casey Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Samuelson (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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casey Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Samuelson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carwin tries to avoid it but Samuelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carwin to the ground. Carwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelson wants to clinch.
Carwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuelson manages to avoid it.
Samuelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samuelson blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Carwin both land. Nice combination.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Samuelson avoids nicely.
Samuelson fails to land the takedown.
Casey Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Samuelson.
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
Carwin connects with the punch.
John Samuelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin lands a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Carwin as he connects with a hook.
Samuelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Carwin scores with a few weak punches.
Carwin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carwin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Carwin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carwin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carwin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carwin lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Carwin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Carwin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Samuelson has a takedown stuffed.
Samuelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carwin tries to avoid it but Samuelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carwin to the ground. Carwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samuelson looks gassed!
Carwin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwin pinned against the cage. Carwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samuelson is looking to clinch but Carwin is avoiding it.
Carwin lunges at Samuelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samuelson's hand.
Carwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Carwin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carwin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carwin slips a nice elbow through Samuelson's hands, connecting with Samuelson's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carwin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carwin working the head and body with strikes.
Carwin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carwin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Samuelson is rocked!
Carwin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Samuelson is still in real trouble! Can Carwin finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samuelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carwin loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Samuelson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Carwin land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Carwin stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Carwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Lee Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdoch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Know your Enemy/ Rage Against the Machine. Swagger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by UGK - Diamonds & Wood. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Murdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earl Lee Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Swagger coming out on top.
Swagger tries to land a leg kick but Murdoch saw it coming and moves away.
Murdoch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swagger drops Murdoch with a nice combination! Swagger dives into Murdoch's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Mickey Murdoch has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Swagger stands up and waves to Murdoch to follow him.
Swagger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murdoch moves into range and clinches up with Swagger.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdoch blocks a jab.
Swagger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Swagger there.
Swagger cracks Murdoch with a hook to the temple - Murdoch is on wobbly legs here! Swagger swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Murdoch falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Swagger wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Earl Lee Swagger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes into the arena with Another One Bites The Dust blaring out of the sound system. Araya has chosen Tiger Army - Pain as his entrance music. Lars Araya is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Araya!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rose circles away.
Araya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Araya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Araya moves forwards but Rose connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rose scores with a jab to the body.
Araya looks gassed!
Araya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Araya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands the left hand.
Rose lands with an overhand left.
Araya is rocked!
Rose lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Rose!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Houser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houser comes to the cage accompanied by Hackensaw Boys-Keep it simple. Knuckles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by John Lennon - Working Class Hero. Jimmy Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Houser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houser slips a jab from Knuckles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Houser throws an overhand right that lands on Knuckles's shoulder, as Knuckles tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Houser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houser uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles catches Houser napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Houser to the canvas!
Houser is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houser trying to strike off his back.
Oh Houser is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles won't allow Houser to sweep him here.
Knuckles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houser seems to have got his legs back now.
Houser 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.
Houser is striking but Knuckles is not phased and passes to half guard.
Houser is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knuckles blocks the strikes from Houser.
Knuckles slows the pace down in half guard.
Houser tries to get to full guard but Knuckles has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knuckles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knuckles's back!
Houser avoiding Knuckles 's attempts to control his hands.
Knuckles wants to escape the position.
Knuckles just trying to survive but Houser is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Houser throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houser missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houser is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Houser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Houser is looking for the choke from the back position but Knuckles is controlling his hands well.
Houser is striking well from the back but Knuckles escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Knuckles wants to control but Houser is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knuckles keeping hold of Houser's head, controlling as best he can.
Houser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houser working over Knuckles with some ground and pound. Knuckles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Houser throwing shots but Knuckles is blocking nicely.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knuckles won't allow Houser to pass to mount.
Houser seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckles defends the submission attempt.
Houser is breathing heavily.
Houser is thwarting Knuckles's attempts to control the position.
Houser wants to work for an arm triangle but Knuckles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knuckles regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Houser trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a nice shot that snaps Houser's head back.
Houser blocks a jab.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knuckles drops Houser with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Houser looks back up at him and smiles so Knuckles waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Knuckles cracks Houser with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Houser falls to his knees and Knuckles doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Knuckles!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Experiment II misses with a shot to the body
and Reed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Experiment II's guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Experiment II keeps moving.
Reed advances position into side control!
Reed tries to score with some ground and pound. Experiment II controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Experiment II prevents Reed from improving position.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Experiment II is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Experiment II tries to bench press Reed off him but Reed keeps the position.
Experiment II is trying to control Reed's posture but Reed avoids it.
Experiment II managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reed.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Experiment II!
Experiment II is working to get back to half guard.
Experiment II is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed landing punches.
Experiment II tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reed with shots to the head and body - Experiment II looks very uncomfortable down there.
Experiment II in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Experiment II is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reed cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Experiment II is rocked!
Reed looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Experiment II 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 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Reed!
Dean Reed is the new middleweight champion!
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