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KONFLIKT XX - All About Gold PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolen Spliffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spliffs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ice Cube - Smoke Some Weed. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolen Spliffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Storm!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliffs connects with a single shot there.
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Spliffs in a clinch.
Storm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spliffs smiles and moves away.
Spliffs lands a nice hook to Storm's body. Storm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Spliffs does no damage.
Spliffs looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Spliffs throws a series of punches but Storm moves out of range.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spliffs.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spliffs.
Storm fails to land the takedown.
Spliffs tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spliffs ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Spliffs circles away.
Good exchange - Spliffs coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice combo by Spliffs! Oh, that's hurt him - Storm falls to the canvas and Spliffs follows him into side control.
Storm is rocked!
It looks like Mason Storm has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliffs controls the position.
Storm looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Storm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Storm is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spliffs'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.
Spliffs prevents Storm from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spliffs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Storm will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Spliffs stands up and beckons Storm to his feet.
Spliffs misses with a few strikes there.
Spliffs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spliffs scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one.
Spliffs lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Storm can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Spliffs and Storm drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Spliffs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rolen Spliffs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Whistler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Whistler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Whistler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels scores with a body shot.
Whistler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daniels closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Daniels.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Daniels gets through Whistler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daniels lands a body punch.
Daniels lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Daniels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daniels throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Daniels.
Daniels feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Whistler crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cedric Daniels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between jonathan gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Charles Manson enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jonathan gracie!
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, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manson drops gracie with a big left hand and mounts him. gracie is in big trouble!
gracie is rocked!
It looks like jonathan gracie has been cut.
gracie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Manson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
gracie drops his hands momentarily. Manson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. gracie staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. gracie doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Manson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Sky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sky is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Sky circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sky regains half guard.
Thompson is looking for a kimura here.
Sky wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Sky is pressing down on Thompson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sky wants to sweep but no luck.
Sky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sky is one step ahead there.
Sky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sky looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Sky pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sky drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Sky off! Sky jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sky passes Thompson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sky is hanging on to Thompson's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thompson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Sky maintains control.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky moves to back control.
Sky is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thompson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thompson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sky's guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sky!
Sky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thompson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sky advances to mount.
Sky looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sky working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Sky isn't that keen on the idea.
Sky working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson shoots in but Sky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sky.
Thompson throws a body punch but Sky moves out of range.
Sky swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Sky drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sky is looking for the KO!
Thompson is rocked!
Sky moves in close and cracks Thompson with a massive right hand! Thompson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Sky!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foster Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Foster Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber shoots in but Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sullivan has time to react.
Good exchange - Huber coming out on top.
Huber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sullivan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Sullivan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sullivan manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Sullivan's guard.
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huber drops back looking for a leg! Sullivan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sullivan manages to kick Huber off! Huber jumps back into Sullivan's guard.
Huber stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sullivan is tying to control. Huber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sullivan slips a nice elbow through Huber's hands, connecting with Huber's forehead.
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huber is breathing heavily.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sullivan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sullivan lands a nice short elbow.
Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sullivan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huber Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sullivan's back instead.
Sullivan is in bad spot here.
Huber is looking for the choke from the back position but Sullivan is controlling his hands well.
Sullivan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sullivan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sullivan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Huber. What's that going to do exactly?
Sullivan is looking to get to half guard.
Huber looking for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Huber.
Huber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Huber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huber looking for a guillotine here but Sullivan defends easily.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huber is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan wants to stand but Huber is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan advances position into side control!
Sullivan working away.
Huber gets back to half guard.
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sullivan connects with a nice short shot to Huber's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Huber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Huber looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huber misses with a looping right.
Donk. Huber catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Huber has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Huber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Huber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sullivan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Huber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sullivan.
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
Huber controlling the position well.
Huber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Huber wants to get back to his feet.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huber has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Sullivan. That snapped Huber's head back.
Huber tries to clinch up but Sullivan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sullivan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Huber defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sullivan.
Huber is desperately trying to improve his position but Sullivan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the head.
Huber regains half guard.
Huber is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
Huber tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sullivan with good strikes from the mount here!
Huber is looking to improve his position but Sullivan isn't that keen on the idea.
Sullivan working Huber over with strikes here.
Huber wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan dominating with strikes here.
Sullivan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Huber can't escape the position.
Huber is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan working Huber over with strikes here.
Sullivan punching from mount but Huber doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Huber wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Huber somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Huber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huber shoots in but Sullivan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan stalks Huber and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huber's face. Huber staggers backwards, shaken.
Sullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
Huber had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sullivan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huber Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sullivan's back instead.
Sullivan is really stuck here.
Huber sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Sullivan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marshal Huber!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Valens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Valens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "Break Stuff" by Limp Bizkit. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Valens!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws a right hand that Valens ducks under and follows up with a left that Valens also avoids with ease.
Larkin tests Valens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jimmy Valens has been cut.
Larkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimmy Valens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Valens tries to clinch but Larkin is having none of it.
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larkin defending well as Valens loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Larkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Valens.
Valens throws a lazy right hand but Larkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Valens throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valens. That's going to slow Larkin down.
Valens looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Valens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valens.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Valens.
Valens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valens swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valens lands an overhand right.
Valens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valens.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
A jab-cross combination lands for Valens and sends Larkin crashing to the mat! Valens follows him down to the mat - Larkin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Larkin is rocked!
Valens decides to stand up.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valens thows a body shot but no joy.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Valens lands a jab-cross combination.
Valens lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valens.
Valens thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valens closes the distance and clinches.
Valens connects with a knee to the head.
Larkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valens gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Valens.
Larkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larkin.
Larkin is trying to break the clinch but Valens has him pressed against the cage.
Valens lands an elbow inside.
Valens is leaning against Larkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larkin.
Valens landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Valens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valens comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Valens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larkin.
Valens trying to land knees to the body.
Larkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valens is struggling to control the position.
Larkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Larkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larkin.
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valens keeps control of Larkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Valens has double underhooks.
Valens missing with knees to the body.
Come on Valens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Larkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Valens won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Valens.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larkin is trying to break free.
Larkin being controlled against the cage.
Larkin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Valens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Valens's cut.
That's time! Larkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larkin scores with a one two! Valens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Valens.
Larkin moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Valens goes down! Can Larkin finish him!?
Valens is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens has a closed guard, preventing Larkin from standing up.
Valens is still in real trouble! Can Larkin finish him?
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valens seems to have recovered his senses.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Valens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin prevents Valens from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valens is breathing heavily.
Larkin stands and steps away. Valens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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.
Larkin catches Valens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That has opened up Jimmy Valens's cut even more.
Valens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Larkin coming out on top.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larkin throws a one two combo.
Valens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Larkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin lands a hook that stumbles Valens back into the cage. Larkin follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Valens to the canvas! Larkin pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Valens has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Larkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mariucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Mariucci!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariucci bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mariucci gets caught flat footed, as Filho shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mariucci controls Filho momentarily but Filho frees himself.
Filho trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariucci is looking to stand up but Filho isn't so interested in that idea.
Mariucci is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Filho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mariucci wants to stand up but Filho is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariucci pushes Filho off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Filho ducks right into an uppercut from Mariucci.
Filho shoots in and bounces Mariucci off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filho is stalling in the full guard.
Filho prevents Mariucci from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci looking to control but Filho passes into half guard.
Filho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mariucci pushes Filho off but Filho dives into side control.
Filho in side control, throwing shots but Mariucci defends.
Mariucci is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Filho decides to stand back up. Filho steps back and let's Mariucci get back to his feet.
Mariucci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mariucci jabs Filho right on the nose. Filho blinks but takes it well.
Filho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mariucci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mariucci showed some decent athleticism there.
Mariucci tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Filho.
Filho won't allow Mariucci to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci not doing much here.
Mariucci is trying to control the action in half guard but Filho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mariucci wants to stand but Filho has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mariucci is stalling here. Filho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mariucci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Filho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mariucci trying to control but Filho flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mariucci turns into Filho and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Filho will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mariucci scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mariucci tries to clinch there but Filho circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Mariucci.
Filho tries for a takedown but Mariucci circles away easily
and Mariucci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mariucci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Filho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mariucci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Filho trying to control the action but Mariucci is working from the bottom.
Mariucci is trying to control Filho's posture but Filho avoids it.
Filho controls the position from side control.
Filho trying to control the position but Mariucci is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariucci wants to get back to his feet.
Filho trying to control the action but Mariucci is working from the bottom.
Mariucci is looking to reverse the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filho shoots for a double leg takedown but Mariucci sprawls well. He's pushed Filho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filho fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Filho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mariucci lands a glancing blow to the side of Filho's head.
Mariucci throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
No luck for Filho with that takedown attempt.
Filho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mariucci swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mariucci wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mariucci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filho in his tracks.
Mariucci fails with the takedown
and Filho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Filho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filho is looking to stand up but Mariucci won't let him.
Mariucci controls Filho momentarily but Filho frees himself.
Mariucci being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho prevents Mariucci from getting back to his feet.
Mariucci is trying to control the position but Filho postures up.
Filho throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mariucci is looking to clinch.
Filho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mariucci is looking to clinch.
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.
Mariucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Filho tries to sprawl out of it but Mariucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Filho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mariucci closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Filho.
Mariucci wants to hit a switch here but Filho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mariucci there!
Filho is trying to control here but Mariucci has managed to regain half guard.
Mariucci is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho is controlling the pace.
Mariucci wants to control but Filho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Filho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mariucci cracks a nice hook into Filho's ribs.
Filho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mariucci tries for a takedown but Filho circles away easily
so Filho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mariucci is trying to control the position but Filho postures up.
Mariucci kicks Filho off and gets to his feet.
Mariucci tries to clinch but Filho moves away
and Filho counters with a shoot takedown. Mariucci fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mariucci is keeping the position for now.
Filho stops Mariucci from standing up.
Mariucci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mariucci being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariucci trying to control the position.
Filho prevents Mariucci from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mariucci's guard.
Mariucci working a defensive guard but Filho passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Filho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Filho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mariucci's guard.
Mariucci wants to stand and escape but Filho is having none of it.
Filho wants to control from the top but Mariucci keeps moving.
Mariucci looking to control.
Filho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mariucci trying to control the position.
Michael Mariucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho stands up from Mariucci's guard - Filho perhaps looking for a knockout.
Filho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paulo Filho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mariucci tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filho counters with a shoot takedown. Mariucci fights it but they end up in guard.
Mariucci pushes Filho off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mariucci tries to clinch
and Filho counters with a single leg into guard. Mariucci didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mariucci can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filho controls the pace.
Mariucci is looking to stand back up but Filho counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mariucci.
Mariucci is trying to stand up here but Filho is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mariucci wants to control but Filho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filho stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Filho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Filho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Miller lunges at Hardy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardy's hand.
Miller gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miller jumps into side control!
Miller tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hardy tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
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.
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
Hardy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Miller knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Miller for a finish.
Miller is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardy at a distance.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller with a hook.
Miller wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miller regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hardy's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hardy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Miller still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Miller has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Well, if Miller 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.
Hardy gets full guard.
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.
Hardy pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Hardy working for submissions but it's allowed Miller to get to half guard.
Miller controlling the action here.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
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.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Hardy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miller!
Miller working away.
Hardy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miller is taking a breather. Hardy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Hardy is trying to keep Miller in close.
Hardy working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
That's four 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.
Hardy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miller has picked Hardy up and slammed him! Hardy can't keep hold of the triangle and Miller manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy wants to control but Miller postures up.
Hardy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miller presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Harrison Hardy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Miller takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller cracks Hardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller lands with a hook. Hardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
Ken Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Hardy tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Miller lands a right hook to the body.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks to clinch
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller won't allow Hardy to pass to mount.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Hardy trying to move into half guard but instead Miller has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Miller looks to clinch
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
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.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miller tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Miller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
The strikes coming from Hardy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy swings around for an armbar but Miller sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hardy's guard.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hardy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miller!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrison Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Hardy!
Harrison Hardy is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oakley Bark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Um Out. Smith has chosen Give it Away as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Oakley Bark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oakley Bark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Bark persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Bark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith tries to roll over but Bark keeps him under control.
Bark is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bark to get the leverage.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bark's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bark defends the submission attempt.
Bark is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Bark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bark is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bark is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Bark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bark tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bark!
Bark in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bark tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Bark is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith is working for a guillotine from mount but Bark frees his head quite easily.
Bark wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith working Bark over with strikes here.
Smith is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bark has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Bark with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bark slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bark is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Bark looking for submissions off his back.
Bark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Bark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Bark is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bark keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith is pushing down on Bark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bark is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bark defends the submission attempt.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bark looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith moves into full mount! Bark won't be happy about that!
Smith lands a big shot there that rocks Bark but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bark wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Bark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith is nestled in close to Bark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
Bark is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Bark looking for submissions off his back.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Bark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bark.
Smith fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has hold of Bark's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bark manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looking to finish Bark with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bark!
Smith controlling his opponent.
Austin Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bark is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bark has given up his back here.
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bark rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Bark defending well.
Bark actively working from the bottom here.
Bark looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bark has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Smith. Oh but Bark has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Smith goes limp - he's gone! Bark jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oakley Bark!
Oakley Bark retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Pv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Saturday Night's Alright" by Nickleback. Pv comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Got to have faith kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Suzuki Pv!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pv.
Hernandez motions for Pv to come forward. Hernandez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez punishes Pv's body with a nice straight punch.
Pv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pv moves away.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Pv circles away.
Pv looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Pv preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pv passes Hernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Pv is controlling well.
Pv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hernandez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Pv keeps him under control.
Hernandez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pv throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Pv.
Pv comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Pv is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hernandez off and has taken his back!
Hernandez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pv trying to control.
Pv is persistently looking for the submission but Hernandez is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pv has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pv avoids the attempt from Hernandez to control.
Hernandez tries to reverse the position but Pv maintains control.
Pv tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hernandez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pv is trying to control the action in half guard but Hernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez punching from the bottom.
Pv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pv trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Pv sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Pv is avoiding it.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown attempt from Pv. Pv gets slowly back to his feet.
Pv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
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.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Pv is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez throws a head punch that misses.
Pv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hernandez pulls guard successfully.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Pv is proving a slippery customer.
Pv wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Hernandez working for submissions but it's allowed Pv to get to half guard.
Pv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suzuki Pv dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hernandez darts in and clinches Pv up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Hernandez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Hernandez to work.
Pv is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Pv is looking to break free of the clinch but Hernandez has double underhooks.
Pv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hernandez.
Hernandez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pv taking a breather.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Pv wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hernandez tries a body shot but Pv blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hernandez - that landed with a thud.
Pv is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Hernandez.
Pv wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hernandez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pv is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pv is trying to break the clinch but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Good body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez decides to pull guard.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Pv throws a big right hand that misses.
Pv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hernandez is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pv throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hernandez's body to avoid the submission. Hernandez has instead reached around Pv's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hernandez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Hernandez!
Ricky Hernandez retains his middleweight title!
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