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5th RD/Hollywood Carnage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CC Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CC Cesar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Slice!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Cesar Chavez shoots in.
Cesar Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cesar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Cesar Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Cesar Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar Chavez.
Slice misses with a few strikes there.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Cesar Chavez's shoulder, as Cesar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Cesar Chavez is looking to clinch.
A jab from Slice misses.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Cesar Chavez shoots in.
Slice scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like CC Cesar Chavez has been cut.
Slice drops Cesar Chavez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cesar Chavez! Slice dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Slice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Langley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ring Of Fire. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Langley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash stuffs the takedown.
Cash scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Johnson, up you get!
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cash counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cash.
Cash lands a couple of elbows.
Cash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cash is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Cash tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson working for a triangle but Cash defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cash from controlling successfully.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson has his foot on Cash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Cash trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cash tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Cash throwing strikes but missing.
Cash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Cash counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Langley Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Cash cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cash has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cash is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cash uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Johnson regains half guard.
Cash passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cash.
Cash is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cash throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Cash is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Johnson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cash lands a heavy elbow.
Cash is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
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.
Cash working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cash looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cash's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cash is defending well.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cash dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cash feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Cash changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cash is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cash's back instead.
Cash tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cash is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cash is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Cash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cash can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cash wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Cash working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Cash tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Cash defends it well.
Johnson working for a submission but Cash is keeping him at bay.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cash manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cash has given up his back.
Johnson is cranking Cash's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cash! He's tightened the choke and Cash is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Langley Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Cracchiolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cracchiolo comes to the cage accompanied by Make them suffer- Cannibal Corpse. Solomon Cracchiolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Solomon Cracchiolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dejesus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dejesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dejesus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cracchiolo swivels and escapes.
Cracchiolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dejesus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cracchiolo pinned against the cage. Cracchiolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dejesus looks gassed!
Cracchiolo throws a front kick aimed at Dejesus's knee but Dejesus avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracchiolo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dejesus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracchiolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cracchiolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dejesus shoots in but no luck this time.
Solomon Cracchiolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.
Cracchiolo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dejesus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dejesus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cracchiolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dejesus prevents Cracchiolo from improving his position.
Cracchiolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cracchiolo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cracchiolo.
Cracchiolo lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dejesus preventing the sweep.
Dejesus trying to control but Cracchiolo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cracchiolo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo keeping moving, preventing Dejesus from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cracchiolo as he avoids it easily.
Douglas Dejesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dejesus.
Cracchiolo is not content to let Dejesus control the position.
Cracchiolo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cracchiolo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo is not content to let Dejesus control the position.
Cracchiolo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cracchiolo slips a nice elbow through Dejesus's hands, connecting with Dejesus's forehead.
Cracchiolo wants to free his trapped foot but Dejesus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cracchiolo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dejesus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown but Cracchiolo shows good takedown defense.
Cracchiolo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dejesus circles away quickly and effectively.
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.
Dejesus is looking to clinch.
Dejesus fails to land the takedown.
Dejesus moves into the clinch.
Cracchiolo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dejesus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cracchiolo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dejesus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dejesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dejesus tries to clinch up but Cracchiolo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dejesus shoots in and drives through. Cracchiolo sprawls well.
Cracchiolo throws a right and a left that Dejesus avoids nicely.
Cracchiolo throws a right hand that Dejesus ducks under and follows up with a left that Dejesus also avoids with ease.
Dejesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dejesus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cracchiolo keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dejesus shoots in for a takedown but Cracchiolo shows good takedown defense.
Solomon Cracchiolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dejesus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cracchiolo circles away.
Cracchiolo throws a right and a left that Dejesus avoids nicely.
Dejesus scoring well with a low kick there.
Cracchiolo misses with a few strikes there.
Cracchiolo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dejesus slips a jab and a cross from Cracchiolo.
Dejesus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dejesus misses with the combination.
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.
Cracchiolo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dejesus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cracchiolo's guard.
Dejesus won't allow Cracchiolo to sweep him here.
Dejesus wants to control from the top but Cracchiolo keeps moving.
Dejesus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cracchiolo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dejesus preventing the sweep.
Cracchiolo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dejesus is controlling him.
Cracchiolo pushes Dejesus off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cracchiolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dejesus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo throws a nice looking combination but Dejesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dejesus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dejesus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cracchiolo is fending him off so far but Dejesus persists. Nope, Cracchiolo circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Cracchiolo.
Cracchiolo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cracchiolo duly obliges.
Dejesus shoots in for a double leg but Cracchiolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cracchiolo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dejesus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo wants to stand but Dejesus is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cracchiolo is on top in guard.
Dejesus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cracchiolo is looking for a sweep. Dejesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cracchiolo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cracchiolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dejesus is one step ahead there.
Dejesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cracchiolo is retaining full guard.
Dejesus wants to control from the top but Cracchiolo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dejesus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cracchiolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dejesus has a takedown stuffed.
Cracchiolo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dejesus shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracchiolo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cracchiolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cracchiolo misses with a double jab
and Dejesus counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracchiolo regains half guard.
Cracchiolo wants to improve his position but Dejesus is controlling well.
Douglas Dejesus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cracchiolo missing with punches from the bottom.
Cracchiolo tries to roll over but Dejesus keeps him under control.
Dejesus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cracchiolo is just riding it out for now. Dejesus eventually gives up the hold.
Cracchiolo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cracchiolo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cracchiolo 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.
Dejesus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cracchiolo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dejesus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cracchiolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dejesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Cracchiolo wants to advance to full mount but Dejesus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cracchiolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dejesus is retaining full guard.
Dejesus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cracchiolo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dejesus, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejesus slips a jab and a cross from Cracchiolo.
Dejesus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cracchiolo swivels and escapes.
Solomon Cracchiolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Dejesus.
Dejesus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cracchiolo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dejesus avoids the strikes from the bottom by Cracchiolo.
Dejesus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cracchiolo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cracchiolo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Solomon Cracchiolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dejesus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dejesus looking for a sweep. Not yet Dejesus, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cracchiolo tries to stand but Dejesus is controlling from the bottom.
Dejesus working a defensive guard here.
Cracchiolo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cracchiolo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dejesus is trying to keep Cracchiolo in close.
Dejesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dejesus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cracchiolo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Dejesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dejesus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Dejesus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ravencroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Echo Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marx is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: How I could just kill a man. Echo Marx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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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, Michael Ravencroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Echo Marx!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ravencroft thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ravencroft is one step ahead there.
Marx keeping moving, preventing Ravencroft from controlling successfully.
Marx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ravencroft is one step ahead there.
Marx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marx can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ravencroft controls the pace.
Ravencroft looking to pass the guard.
Ravencroft sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marx fails with the takedown
and Ravencroft counters with a single leg into guard. Marx didn't expect that.
Marx looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravencroft advances to half guard.
Ravencroft trying to control the pace.
Marx wants to get back to full guard.
Ravencroft stalling away here and it's allowed Marx to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ravencroft stays in close to Marx's body and controls the position.
Marx can't keep his opponent in guard - Ravencroft advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ravencroft is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ravencroft is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Marx is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Ravencroft!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shrimp McGimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yukata Guyjin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yukata Guyjin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Shrimp McGimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yukata Guyjin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guyjin fails with a takedown attempt.
McGimp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGimp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guyjin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guyjin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGimp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guyjin has his foot on McGimp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGimp works his way back into a safe position though.
McGimp is pushing down on Guyjin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guyjin is fighting to maintain full guard but McGimp has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGimp not doing much here.
Guyjin wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimp is taking a breather. Guyjin 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.
Guyjin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Guyjin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guyjin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGimp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guyjin on the ground.
McGimp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guyjin is looking for a triangle but McGimp pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGimp trying to control but Guyjin is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guyjin tries for a takedown but McGimp circles away easily
and McGimp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guyjin's guard now.
Guyjin looks gassed!
McGimp controlling from the top position.
McGimp advances to half guard.
Guyjin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGimp wants to control but Guyjin is keeping him busy.
McGimp is pressing down on Guyjin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Guyjin is holding on for now.
McGimp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guyjin works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guyjin is looking for a triangle but McGimp pushes his legs off easily.
McGimp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guyjin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McGimp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guyjin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McGimp's back instead.
Well, with Guyjin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McGimp is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McGimp trying to control the position but Guyjin manages to sink in the hooks.
McGimp is in bad spot here.
McGimp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Guyjin gets his way!
McGimp turns into Guyjin and is now in his guard.
Guyjin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
McGimp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGimp controlling the action here.
McGimp stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McGimp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guyjin with a poor takedown
and McGimp counters with a shoot takedown. Guyjin fights it but they end up in guard.
Shrimp McGimp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukata Guyjin.
McGimp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guyjin, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGimp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guyjin to the mat! Guyjin manages to get full guard.
Guyjin 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.
Guyjin looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shrimp McGimp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGimp darts in and clinches Guyjin up against the cage.
McGimp works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Guyjin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGimp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guyjin, up you get!
Guyjin misses with a takedown attempt
and McGimp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Guyjin won't be happy with that.
Guyjin is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
McGimp'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.
Guyjin is trying to control McGimp's posture but McGimp avoids it.
McGimp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimp trying to control the action but Guyjin is working from the bottom.
Guyjin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGimp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guyjin struggling a bit here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGimp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guyjin to the mat! Guyjin manages to get full guard.
Guyjin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGimp trying to hold on to Guyjin's head to control him but Guyjin postures up.
Guyjin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shrimp McGimp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guyjin is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimp is controlling Guyjin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGimp tries to roll over but Guyjin keeps him under control.
McGimp is looking to escape.
McGimp gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guyjin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guyjin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guyjin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGimp tries to improve position but can't.
Guyjin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guyjin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guyjin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McGimp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guyjin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
McGimp wants to control but Guyjin postures up.
McGimp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guyjin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGimp gets a takedown into half guard.
Guyjin wants to improve his position but McGimp is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shrimp McGimp dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
McGimp fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guyjin sprawls well initially but McGimp persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGimp is trying to control the action in half guard but Guyjin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guyjin is looking for a sweep. McGimp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGimp working Guyjin over with strikes.
McGimp wants to pass to mount but Guyjin is defending the position.
Guyjin tries to roll over but McGimp keeps him under control.
Guyjin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGimp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guyjin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGimp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGimp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGimp trying to control but Guyjin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyjin has his foot on McGimp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGimp works his way back into a safe position though.
McGimp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guyjin is keeping the position for now.
McGimp is stalling in the full guard.
Guyjin trying to control the position.
Guyjin being controlled here, momentarily.
Guyjin looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGimp is one step ahead there.
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.
McGimp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGimp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGimp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGimp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Guyjin for as long as he can get away with.
Guyjin looking for a guillotine here but McGimp defends easily.
McGimp 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimp wants to control from the top but Guyjin keeps moving.
Guyjin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGimp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guyjin 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.
McGimp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGimp had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Guyjin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McGimp Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Guyjin's back instead.
Guyjin tries to escape but McGimp has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Guyjin manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGimp's guard. Nice work there by Guyjin.
Guyjin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guyjin tries to free his leg and advance position but McGimp is retaining full guard.
Guyjin wants to control from the top but McGimp keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGimp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guyjin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGimp.
Guyjin is looking to regain half guard here but McGimp keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shrimp McGimp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGimp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shrimp McGimp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Gaeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaeta comes to the cage accompanied by B.Y.O.B.. Felix Gaeta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
145 lbs
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139 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Gaeta!
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, Lester Hayes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hayes. No joy for Gaeta on that attempt.
Hayes has his takedown stuffed
and Gaeta counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hayes's guard now.
Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaeta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaeta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaeta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gaeta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayes down.
Gaeta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gaeta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Hayes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gaeta off and has taken his back!
Gaeta breaks Hayes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gaeta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hayes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Gaeta wants to get up but he can't break Hayes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gaeta gets to his feet - Hayes follows without any prompting.
Hayes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gaeta is breathing heavily.
Hayes wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaeta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaeta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hayes 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.
Gaeta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hayes is pushing down on Gaeta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaeta is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayes has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaeta sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaeta is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
Hayes is keen to just control but Gaeta is a slippery customer.
Gaeta punching from the bottom.
Hayes prevents Gaeta from improving his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gaeta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes seems to be working for a kimura but Gaeta defends the submission attempt.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but Gaeta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayes to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes blocks the strikes from Gaeta.
Gaeta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hayes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Gaeta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gaeta has gone for a leg lock! Hayes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gaeta's guard.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Gaeta keeps moving.
Gaeta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hayes has picked Gaeta up and slammed him! Gaeta can't keep hold of the triangle and Hayes manages to pass to side control!
Hayes is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaeta is defending well.
Gaeta is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes decides to stand back up.
Hayes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hayes lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaeta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gaeta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes stands up from Gaeta's guard - Hayes perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Felix Gaeta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaeta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gaeta tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gaeta with a poor takedown
and Hayes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaeta's guard now.
Hayes stops Gaeta from standing up.
Hayes drops back looking for a leg! Gaeta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaeta manages to kick Hayes off! Hayes jumps back into Gaeta's guard.
Hayes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaeta working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes drops back looking for a leg! Gaeta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gaeta manages to kick Hayes off! Hayes jumps back into Gaeta's guard.
Hayes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaeta has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaeta has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.
Gaeta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaeta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hayes passes into half guard.
Hayes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaeta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaeta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hayes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gaeta is looking to improve his position.
Lester Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hayes trying to mount his opponent but Gaeta defends it.
Hayes wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaeta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaeta actively working from the bottom here.
Gaeta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaeta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayes.
Gaeta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaeta 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.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hayes 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.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaeta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Hayes 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. This is the final round!
Hayes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gaeta counters with a single leg into guard. Hayes didn't expect that.
Gaeta 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.
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaeta distracts Hayes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hayes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gaeta is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hayes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gaeta's back instead.
Hayes looking to break Gaeta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gaeta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hayes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hayes tightening his grip on Gaeta, looking for the choke.
Gaeta turns into Hayes and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaeta advances position into side control!
Gaeta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hayes is trying to control Gaeta's posture but Gaeta avoids it.
Gaeta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hayes dodges the punch combination from Gaeta.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt
and Gaeta counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayes wants to control but Gaeta postures up.
Gaeta tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Gaeta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayes trying to hold on to Gaeta's head to control him but Gaeta postures up.
Gaeta wants to work for an arm triangle but Hayes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaeta tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hayes controls his leg.
Gaeta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayes trying to control from the bottom.
Hayes gets back to full guard.
Hayes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaeta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaeta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaeta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaeta!
Gaeta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gaeta wants to get back to full guard.
Gaeta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaeta is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayes.
Gaeta tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes seems to be working for a kimura but Gaeta defends the submission attempt.
Gaeta actively working from the bottom here.
Hayes is working for a submission of some sort.
Hayes prevents Gaeta from standing back up.
Hayes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gaeta is looking to improve his position.
Gaeta is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hayes pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Gaeta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gaeta 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Felix Gaeta!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Mytsyno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytsyno comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Voices. 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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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Mytsyno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodney Maurice!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mytsyno is looking to clinch.
Mytsyno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maurice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maurice swats away the attempt to clinch by Mytsyno.
Maurice avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mytsyno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mytsyno misses with an uppercut. Maurice saw that one coming.
A combination from Mytsyno does no damage.
Mytsyno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maurice swats away the attempt to clinch by Mytsyno.
Mytsyno wants to clinch up but Maurice keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytsyno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maurice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mytsyno tries to clinch up but Maurice circles away and keeps his distance.
Mytsyno drops Maurice with a left right combo! Mytsyno follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Rodney Maurice has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maurice is trying to buck Mytsyno off.
Mytsyno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maurice some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno working the strikes but Maurice uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maurice throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maurice is trying to stand.
Maurice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mytsyno.
Mytsyno prevents Maurice from standing back up.
Maurice looks gassed!
Maurice taking some punishment here, with Mytsyno in his half guard.
Mytsyno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maurice defending well though.
Mytsyno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mytsyno is looking to advance position but Maurice won't allow it.
Mytsyno stops Maurice from getting back to his feet.
Mytsyno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maurice!
Mytsyno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mytsyno scoring with strikes but Maurice is staying in there.
Mytsyno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maurice's face.
Maurice is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mytsyno lands a big shot to the head and Maurice winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ed Mytsyno!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cage Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cage Slaughter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cage Slaughter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Slaughter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slaughter throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
Slaughter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaughter throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Slaughter shows good takedown defense.
Slaughter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Slaughter ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jackson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cage Slaughter!
Cage Slaughter retains his middleweight title!
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