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TTC 62 - New Games PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miyagi comes to the cage accompanied by Ready for war. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Miyagi!
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, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miyagi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miyagi throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyagi misses with a double jab.
Miyagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steele.
Shane Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele misses with a hook. Miyagi ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Steele with that takedown attempt.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miyagi tries to score with a low kick but Steele moves his leg out of the way.
Miyagi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Miyagi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Miyagi.
Shane Miyagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyagi pinned against the cage. Miyagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steele has a takedown stuffed.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Miyagi.
Miyagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steele flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miyagi with a couple of short strikes.
Miyagi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steele looks a forlorn figure.
Miyagi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miyagi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miyagi lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miyagi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steele has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miyagi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miyagi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steele is rocked!
Steele looks gassed!
Miyagi breaks from Steele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Miyagi finish him?
Steele working to try and regain half guard.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steele wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Miyagi cracks Steele with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Steele takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Miyagi's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Miyagi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyedreamof Blackbelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyedreamof Blackbelt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Robinson!
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, Eyedreamof Blackbelt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackbelt blocks a leg kick.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Blackbelt's shoulder, as Blackbelt tries to avoid the shot.
Blackbelt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackbelt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackbelt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.
Blackbelt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackbelt drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Blackbelt off! Blackbelt jumps back into Robinson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Blackbelt controlling him for the moment.
Blackbelt postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Blackbelt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blackbelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackbelt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blackbelt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Blackbelt from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackbelt dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Robinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Blackbelt.
Blackbelt shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackbelt.
Robinson misses with a body shot
and Blackbelt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackbelt tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackbelt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackbelt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robinson!
Blackbelt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackbelt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robinson passes into half guard.
Blackbelt looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackbelt wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson is tying to control. Blackbelt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blackbelt is trying to control but Robinson manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyedreamof Blackbelt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Blackbelt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Blackbelt saw that one coming.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Blackbelt fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blackbelt has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Blackbelt has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackbelt has double underhooks.
Blackbelt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeff Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyedreamof Blackbelt.
Blackbelt slips under a jab from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Blackbelt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blackbelt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackbelt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Blackbelt shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Blackbelt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackbelt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blackbelt is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Blackbelt slips under a jab from Robinson.
Blackbelt moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Blackbelt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Blackbelt is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Blackbelt moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson misses with a hook. Blackbelt ducked under it nicely.
Blackbelt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Blackbelt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackbelt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeff Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackbelt moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackbelt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackbelt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackbelt 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.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blackbelt postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Blackbelt sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackbelt throws and elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackbelt's guard. Nice move by Robinson!
Blackbelt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Blackbelt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson stands and throws Blackbelt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackbelt is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackbelt keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackbelt walks into a straight right hand from Robinson.
Robinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackbelt off the cage and back into rage.
Blackbelt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Blackbelt shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jeff Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Blackbelt.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackbelt looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Blackbelt's shoulder, as Blackbelt tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackbelt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jeff Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyedreamof Blackbelt.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Blackbelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbelt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackbelt staying out of range there.
Robinson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackbelt closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackbelt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackbelt successfully pulls guard.
Blackbelt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Robinson uses it to pass to side control.
Robinson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blackbelt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackbelt keeps working.
A control attempt from Blackbelt but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Blackbelt is having none of it.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackbelt tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackbelt on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbelt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to control but Blackbelt wriggling away.
Robinson blocks Blackbelt's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Blackbelt wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Blackbelt is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robinson is staying active.
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.
Blackbelt throwing hammer fists to the chest of Robinson. What's that going to do exactly?
Blackbelt is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
Blackbelt tries to hold on but Robinson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Robinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Nontchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hugo's choice of entrance music: Above & Beyond Pres Oceanlab - On A Good Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirco Nontchev!
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, Jonathan Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nontchev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hugo throws a head kick but Nontchev moves out of range.
Nontchev shoots in for a double leg but Hugo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Hugo. No joy for Nontchev on that attempt.
Hugo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nontchev moves into the clinch successfully.
Hugo is pressed up against the cage. Nontchev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hugo down to the mat. Hugo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirco Nontchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hugo throws a wild body kick that Nontchev sees coming a mile off.
Hugo looks to land a body kick but Nontchev moved away.
Hugo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nontchev wants to clinch.
Hugo throws a sloppy head kick and Nontchev moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugo looks for the body kick but Nontchev saw that one coming.
Hugo scores with a leg kick.
Nontchev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo throws a head kick that Nontchev semi-blocks.
It looks like Mirco Nontchev has been cut.
Hugo throws a sloppy head kick and Nontchev moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hugo.
Hugo is looking to land body kicks.
Hugo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nontchev drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hugo follows Nontchev to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Hugo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuentes has chosen The Streetbeater as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Archangel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archangel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archangel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Archangel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fuentes sees it coming and defends easily.
Archangel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Archangel is looking to advance position but Fuentes won't allow it.
Fuentes wants to improve his position but Archangel is controlling well.
Archangel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuentes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archangel.
Fuentes tries to get to full guard but Archangel has control of the leg.
Fuentes looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Archangel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Archangel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Archangel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fuentes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Archangel is looking to defend but Fuentes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Archangel! Fuentes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Archangel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julio Fuentes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks's entrance music is It's Amazing. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hammerson is looking to clinch but Hicks is avoiding it.
Hammerson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hicks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks has a closed guard, preventing Hammerson from standing up.
Hammerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks has his foot on Hammerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hammerson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hicks is looking for a triangle but Hammerson pushes his legs off easily.
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hammerson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hicks, up you get!
Hammerson feints and as Hicks raises his hands in defense, Hammerson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Hicks 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.
Hicks working for a triangle but Hammerson defends it easily.
Hicks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hammerson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerson stands up and waves to Hicks to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammerson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hicks.
Hammerson shoots in and bounces Hicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hammerson scores with a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Hammerson wanted to stand there but Hicks had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerson distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hammerson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hicks has his foot on Hammerson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammerson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerson wants to stand but Hicks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hicks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hicks's guard.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Hammerson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammerson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hammerson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Hammerson from controlling successfully.
Hammerson stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Hicks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerson wants to get up but he can't break Hicks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerson is posturing up here but Hicks has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hammerson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hammerson has to tap! Slick submission there by Hicks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Hicks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verne comes into the arena with Christina Milian - When you look at me blaring out of the sound system. Jules Verne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Verne!
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, Larry Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox tries to clinch up but Verne circles away and keeps his distance.
Verne misses with a hook. Lennox ducked under it nicely.
Verne lands a nice shot that snaps Lennox's head back.
It looks like Larry Lennox has been cut.
Lennox tries to move into range but Verne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Larry Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennox is looking to clinch but Verne is avoiding it.
Lennox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Verne tries to bench press Lennox off him but Lennox keeps the position.
Lennox has control of an arm but Verne manages to advance to Lennox's back!
Verne has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lennox struggling to land strikes to the head as Verne covers up.
Lennox trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lennox is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lennox gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lennox gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lennox apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verne moves forwards but Lennox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lennox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Verne.
Verne keeps the fight on the outside.
Lennox tries to clinch but Verne is having none of it.
Verne cracks Lennox with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lennox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennox looks to land a right hand but Verne moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Verne pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Lennox.
Verne looks to land a left hand but Lennox moved out of range nicely.
Verne tries for a takedown but Lennox circles away easily
letting Lennox counter with a right hand.
Verne throws a leg kick
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verne won't be happy with that.
Lennox is looking to take a break and control but Verne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lennox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Verne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox wants to control but Verne is keeping him busy.
Lennox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Verne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lennox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lennox's back!
Lennox is in bad spot here.
Verne has good solid back control here.
Lennox is really stuck here.
Lennox looking very determined here, making life difficult for Verne.
Lennox breaks Verne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Verne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lennox is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Verne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Verne throws a body punch but Lennox moves out of range.
Verne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lennox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verne with a poor takedown
and Lennox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Verne won't be happy with that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verne can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Lennox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lennox tries to clinch but Verne moves out of range.
Verne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Verne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Verne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennox manages to avoid it.
Lennox fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox clinches.
Verne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Verne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larry Lennox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verne lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Verne's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox trying to control the position from guard on top but Verne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Verne looking for a sweep. Not yet Verne, not yet.
Verne is working hard here to advance position.
Verne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lennox is controlling him.
Verne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lennox distracts Verne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Verne is trying to get back to half guard.
Verne is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lennox is controlling him well.
Verne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Verne tries to get out of the position.
Lennox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lennox tries to move to mount but Verne blocks the move with his legs.
Lennox landing a few strikes.
Verne manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lennox is working away from the top position though.
Verne is defending against the submission attempts here by Lennox.
Lennox is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verne sees it coming and defends easily.
Lennox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Verne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Verne gets full guard.
Verne has his foot on Lennox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennox works his way back into a safe position though.
Lennox passes into half guard.
Lennox stops Verne from getting back to his feet.
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.
Lennox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Verne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Lennox there.
Verne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verne.
Verne keeping full guard, as Lennox tries to pass.
Verne is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lennox drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Verne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Verne has Lennox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lennox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lennox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lennox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jules Verne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lennox takes one to the chin there.
Lennox is looking to clinch.
Verne throws a sloppy body shot
and Lennox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Verne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lennox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lennox's back!
Lennox trying to control the hands but Verne won't let him.
Verne is looking to control Lennox but Lennox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lennox breaks Verne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Verne working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verne wants to stand but Lennox is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lennox trying to control but Verne is working from the bottom.
Verne looking to control.
Verne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lennox slips a jab from Verne.
Verne misses the jab.
Lennox closes the distance and clinches up with Verne, looking for a takedown. Lennox pushes Verne against the cage but Verne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Verne misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Verne misses the target.
Lennox moves away from the strike by Verne.
Lennox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verne fails with the takedown
and Lennox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lennox.
Lennox throwing strikes from guard but Verne blocks nicely.
Lennox forces his way into half guard.
Lennox controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne gets full guard.
Verne pulls Lennox in to control the position.
Verne has his foot on Lennox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennox works his way back into a safe position though.
Verne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Verne keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Larry Lennox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verne wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Verne lands with a hook. Lennox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Verne gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Verne seems keen to control Lennox's posture.
Verne trying to keep a closed guard but Lennox is proving a slippery customer.
Verne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lennox is one step ahead there.
Verne keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Lennox stopping the sweep attempt from Verne.
Lennox controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Lennox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lennox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Lennox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgie Landis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold. Georgie Landis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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189 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgie Landis!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landis sizes up Ortiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Frito Ortiz has been cut.
Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz moves out of range as Landis strikes.
Ortiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice combo by Landis! Oh, that's hurt him - Ortiz falls to the canvas and Landis follows him into side control.
Ortiz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Ortiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortiz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Landis off and has taken his back!
Landis trying to control but not successfully.
Ortiz missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landis avoids the strikes from Ortiz.
Ortiz missing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landis manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Landis.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz wants to clinch.
Landis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Landis drops Ortiz with a right and a left! Landis comes rushing in but Ortiz regains his composure and manages to keep Landis in guard.
Landis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landis preventing the sweep.
Ortiz is striking off his back. Landis thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Landis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landis prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
Landis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ortiz punching from the bottom.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Landis keeps him under control.
Ortiz missing with punches from the bottom.
Ortiz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Landis throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortiz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frito Ortiz's cut is getting worse.
Landis misses with a wild combination.
Landis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landis cracks Ortiz with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ortiz falls to his knees and Landis 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 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georgie Landis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Smtih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Set It Off kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Evan Smtih could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jamey Jasta's chin.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Smtih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamey Jasta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jasta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smtih gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smtih avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smtih connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smtih closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jasta circles away.
Jasta tries to bum rush Smtih with a series of wild strikes but Smtih uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Jasta.
Smtih wants to land a leg kick but Jasta is out of range.
Jasta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smtih.
Jamey Jasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smtih uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasta.
Jasta throws a series of punches but Smtih avoids them all with ease.
Smtih drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smtih postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jasta is looking to stand up but Smtih isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smtih loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smtih 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.
Jasta wants to stand and escape but Smtih is having none of it.
Smtih thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jasta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smtih. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jasta wants to stand and escape but Smtih is having none of it.
Smtih content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smtih trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smtih drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smtih jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smtih working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smtih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smtih throws a big right hand that misses.
Smtih trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smtih is looking to work some ground and pound but Jasta has wrist control.
Smtih looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jasta misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smtih displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jasta throws out the jab.
Jasta throws a big shot that misses.
Jasta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jasta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jasta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasta looks gassed!
Smtih misses with a head kick.
Jasta scores with a hook.
Jasta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smtih blocks a jab.
Smtih looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jasta is fending him off so far but Smtih persists. Nope, Jasta circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Jasta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jasta throws out a loose jab but Smtih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasta swinging wilding here.
Jasta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jasta tries to bum rush Smtih with a series of wild strikes but Smtih uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jasta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smtih looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smtih connects with a couple of short punches.
Smtih throws a big right hand that misses.
Smtih thows a big elbow that misses.
Smtih passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Smtih.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Smtih dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jasta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smtih dodges the punch combination from Jasta.
Jasta tries to keep at a distance but Smtih has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jasta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smtih breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smtih dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Smtih.
Jasta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Smtih there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smtih moves into the clinch.
Smtih jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jasta walks away with a smile on his face. Smtih gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jasta is breathing heavily.
Smtih takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smtih drops Jasta with a beautiful combination! Jasta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smtih is looking for the KO!
Jasta is rocked!
It looks like Jamey Jasta has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jasta is still on wobbly legs! Can Smtih finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smtih bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jasta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smtih counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smtih is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jasta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jasta seems to have recovered his senses.
Smtih in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jasta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smtih!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evan Smtih!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezra Ray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezra Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mush Mouth!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Mouth is controlling the position.
Ray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ray is pressed up against the cage. Mouth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ray down to the mat. Ray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouth.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouth.
Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Ray misses with a straight right.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ray trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ray trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mouth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ray manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mouth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mouth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mouth looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray pushes Mouth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mouth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ray scores with a push kick.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Mouth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Ray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ray lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ray.
Ray drops Mouth with a nice combination! Ray dives into Mouth's guard, looking to finish!
Mouth is rocked!
It looks like Mush Mouth has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ray gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ray finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ray throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Mouth is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ezra Ray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit looks to throw the jab but Belkofer is out of range.
Belkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkofer is looking to clinch but Benoit is avoiding it.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses.
Benoit scores with a nice right hand.
Benoit feints and then cracks Belkofer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belkofer down.
Belkofer misses with a leg kick.
Benoit avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benoit jabs Belkofer right on the nose. Belkofer blinks but takes it well.
Benoit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belkofer looks gassed!
A punch lands to the side of Belkofer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like David Belkofer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benoit.
Benoit scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belkofer is out of range and Benoit settles back down.
Belkofer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belkofer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benoit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belkofer. Belkofer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Belkofer throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Belkofer is predictable there
and Benoit counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belkofer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belkofer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benoit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Benoit lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Benoit lands with a cross.
That has opened up David Belkofer's cut even more.
Benoit scores with a hook.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Belkofer tries to clinch there but Benoit circles away.
Benoit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benoit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Belkofer avoids them all with ease.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Belkofer avoids them all with ease.
Belkofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belkofer moves in looking to clinch but Benoit pushes him off.
Belkofer is looking to chop away at Benoit's legs.
Benoit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benoit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belkofer on the side of the head.
Benoit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benoit lands a jab to the nose.
The cut above David Belkofer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Benoit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benoit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belkofer's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Benoit.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Benoit there.
A clash of legs there as Benoit blocks the low kick.
Benoit throws a leg kick but Belkofer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benoit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benoit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benoit.
Belkofer throws a wild body kick that Benoit sees coming a mile off.
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer throws out a leg kick but Benoit moves out of range and Belkofer only half commits.
Benoit throws a series of strikes that have Belkofer backpedaling.
Benoit digs a good body shot into Belkofer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit cracks Belkofer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
David Belkofer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Benoit misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Belkofer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benoit scores with a body shot.
Benoit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Belkofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Belkofer tries to avoid it.
Benoit lands with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Belkofer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sean Benoit!
Sean Benoit retains his welterweight title!
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