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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between leo snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow has chosen Days of Thunder as his entrance music. Dennis Tretow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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, leo snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Tretow!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
snow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
snow looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
snow stops Tretow from getting back to his feet.
Tretow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tretow holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tretow kicks snow off and gets back to his feet.
Tretow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
snow tries to move into range but Tretow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tretow.
Tretow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
snow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tretow.
Tretow throws a series of punches but snow moves out of range.
Tretow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on snow. That did some damage!
Tretow thows a body kick. snow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tretow.
Tretow misses with a body kick.
snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tretow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as snow backs up against the cage.
snow throws a series of punches but Tretow moves out of range.
Tretow clinches.
Tretow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tretow has snow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. snow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
snow tries to pull guard but Tretow won't allow it.
Tretow jumps guard but snow stands there with Tretow around his waist. Tretow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tretow is trying to break free.
Tretow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tretow misses with a double jab
and snow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tretow won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but snow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tretow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but snow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
snow is trying to move to mount but Tretow reverses beautifully and ends up in snow's guard.
snow wants to sweep but no luck.
Tretow wants to stand but snow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tretow content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tretow is looking to stand up but snow won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tretow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tretow clinches.
snow keeps control of Tretow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tretow looking to throw knees to the head but snow is blocking nicely.
snow keeps control of Tretow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
snow has had enough of the clinch but Tretow keeps him there for the moment.
Tretow wants to break free but snow has control.
Tretow manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as snow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
snow moves out of range as Tretow strikes.
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.
snow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tretow as he avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tretow.
A punch lands to the side of snow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tretow looks to land a body kick but snow moved away.
snow takes the fight into the clinch.
Tretow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
snow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tretow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tretow.
snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tretow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
snow keeping moving, preventing Tretow from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tretow stands up and waves to snow to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Tretow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
snow shoots in for a takedown but Tretow shows good takedown defense.
Tretow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for snow!
Tretow wants to control the pace but snow is squirming around nicely.
snow tries to hold on but Tretow postures up.
Tretow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tretow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as snow is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
snow is looking to get to half guard.
snow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tretow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
snow is trying to escape the mount.
Tretow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tretow tries to control but snow wriggling away.
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.
snow tries to lock up and control but Tretow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tretow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dennis Tretow just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tretow blocks a head kick by snow.
Dennis Tretow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
snow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tretow counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tretow swats away the attempt to clinch by snow.
Tretow drives through with a takedown into guard.
snow pushes Tretow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tretow stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for leo snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
snow shoots for a double leg takedown but Tretow sprawls well. He's pushed snow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tretow scores with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tretow.
Tretow misses with a kick to the body.
snow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tretow darts in trying to clinch
and snow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by snow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
snow prevents Tretow from getting back to his feet.
Dennis Tretow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tretow looking for a sweep. Not yet Tretow, not yet.
snow tries to stand but Tretow is controlling from the bottom.
snow being controlled here momentarily.
Tretow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dennis Tretow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tretow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tretow wants to clinch up but snow keeps it at a distance.
Tretow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tretow thows a body kick. snow tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tretow misses the shot to the body.
Tretow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
snow darts in and clinches Tretow up against the cage.
Tretow tries to land a knee to the head but snow blocks with his arms.
snow avoiding damage.
snow prevents Tretow from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tretow tries to land a knee to the head but snow blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tretow can't break the clinch.
Tretow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tretow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow tries a head kick but it misses.
Tretow closes the distance but snow moves to the side
and snow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tretow is looking to break free of the clinch but snow has double underhooks.
snow is trying to drag Tretow to the mat but Tretow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
snow keeps control of Tretow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tretow breaks from the clinch.
Tretow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tretow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in snow's guard.
snow is pulling down on Tretow's head to control his posture.
Tretow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
snow controlling the action here.
Tretow is pressing down on snow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Tretow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis Tretow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
snow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tretow moves into full guard.
snow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tretow is proving hard to escape from.
snow with a flurry of punches that miss.
snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tretow is keeping the position for now.
snow prevents Tretow from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
snow looking to sit in guard and control but Tretow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
snow is working an open guard so Tretow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
snow scores with a spinning back kick!
Tretow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
snow is looking for a sweep.
Tretow slows the pace down.
snow is trying to control Tretow's posture but Tretow avoids it.
leo snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tretow stands up and beckons snow to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Tretow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tretow 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Tretow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spider Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buff Bagwell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Spider Queen's chin.
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147 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spider Queen!
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, Buff Bagwell!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bagwell throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Queen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagwell is just out of range.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bagwell.
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Queen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bagwell throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buff Bagwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen slips a straight right by Bagwell.
Queen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagwell.
Bagwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagwell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bagwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagwell throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Queen counters with a one-two to the body.
Queen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen looks to land a combination but Bagwell avoids it well.
Queen throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Bagwell colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Queen as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Bagwell is left battered and dazed whilst Queen and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spider Queen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Wolff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes into the arena with Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Wolff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolff misses with a takedown attempt - Fletcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher shoots and misses
so Wolff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wolff is sitting in close to Fletcher's body. Fletcher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wolff is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wolff is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fletcher.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rmarkas Fletcher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Taquito Pantalones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, El Taquito Pantalones!
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, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantalones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Wallace or perhaps it was just good defense by Pantalones which made him look bad.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace throws the left hand but Pantalones avoids the punch easily.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Pantalones, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Pantalones against the cage but Pantalones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pantalones stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
El Taquito Pantalones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wallace.
Pantalones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Oooh a lovely combination from Pantalones sends Wallace down but not out. Pantalones dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pantalones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pantalones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wallace wants to control but Pantalones is having none of it.
Wallace is looking to improve his position but Pantalones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wallace wants to control but Pantalones is keeping busy.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pantalones's guard.
Pantalones keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pantalones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pantalones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.
Wallace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pantalones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wallace, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pantalones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pantalones stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
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.
Wallace looking to control but Pantalones passes into half guard.
Wallace tries to roll over but Pantalones keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Taquito Pantalones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Wallace's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pantalones scores with a punch to the head.
That has opened up William Wallace's cut even more.
Pantalones works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Pantalones throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pantalones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pantalones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wallace fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pantalones sprawls well initially but Wallace persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pantalones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Pantalones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pantalones is looking to clinch.
El Taquito Pantalones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pantalones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pantalones throws a head kick that misses.
Pantalones misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Pantalones tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pantalones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Pantalones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Pantalones is retaining full guard.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pantalones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pantalones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pantalones keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Pantalones is keeping the position.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Pantalones is keeping the position.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pantalones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pantalones wants to clinch.
Pantalones cracks Wallace with a good jab.
William Wallace's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at William Wallace's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). El Taquito Pantalones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zacharia Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's entrance music is Rock You Like A Hurricane. A fine choice. Garelli has chosen Patriarch on a Vespa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zacharia Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Garelli!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garelli misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Garelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele tries to clinch but Garelli moves out of range.
Steele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele tries to clinch there but Garelli circles away.
Garelli throws a body kick that misses.
Steele pushes Garelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garelli blocking some punches.
Garelli misses with the head strike.
Garelli throws a head punch that misses.
Garelli tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Garelli tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Garelli back against the cage.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Garelli avoids the damage to the body.
Garelli managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Garelli shrugs off.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Garelli looks gassed!
Steele with a knee to the head.
Garelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele scores with a knee to the head.
Steele landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Garelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Steele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Garelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Garelli shrugs off.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garelli or not.
Garelli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Garelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele landing knees to the head.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garelli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Garelli is blocking nicely.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Garelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garelli lands with a right to the head.
Garelli avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Garelli misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steele as Garelli tries to tie him up.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garelli's defenses.
Garelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Garelli misses with a knee strike.
Steele lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Garelli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garelli misses with some punches.
Steele scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garelli's defenses.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Garelli fails to pull guard.
Steele is working Garelli over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Garelli avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Garelli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Garelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Steele.
Garelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steele smiles and moves away.
Zacharia Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Garelli.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garelli cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garelli throws out a powerful jab.
Garelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steele wants to clinch.
Garelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Garelli tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garelli is trying to break free.
A short left from Steele.
Garelli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steele smiles and moves away.
Garelli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garelli tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Garelli jumps guard but Steele stands there with Garelli around his waist. Garelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garelli is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garelli swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Steele tries to clinch up but Garelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garelli's head backwards.
Garelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garelli swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garelli rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garelli tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele with a knee to the head.
Garelli is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele with a knee to the head.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Garelli is blocking nicely.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Garelli shrugs off.
Garelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
Garelli throws a head punch that misses.
Garelli tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Steele with a knee to the head.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele works on Garelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Garelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zacharia Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Garelli tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli looking for a takedown.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Steele.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garelli backwards.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Garelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garelli is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Garelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Garelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Garelli avoids the damage to the body.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Garelli looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Garelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Garelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zacharia Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Garelli.
Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steele wants to clinch up but Garelli keeps it at a distance.
Steele cracks Garelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Garelli pushes him off.
Zacharia Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garelli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Garelli in a clinch.
Steele misses with a knee strike.
Garelli decides to pull guard.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garelli can do to turn this around?
Garelli striking off his back but it's not causing Steele any problems.
Garelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele trying to control but Garelli is working from the bottom.
Garelli lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
Garelli looking to finish Steele with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steele!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garelli thowing shots but they're missing.
Garelli throws a wild left hand from mount and Steele manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Garelli winds up and cracks Steele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steele's head.
Garelli is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garelli to get the leverage.
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garelli's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele is hanging on to Garelli's back as he tries to escape.
Garelli is keeping busy.
Garelli tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharia Steele dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steele cracks a nice hook into Garelli's ribs.
Steele tries to clinch up but Garelli circles away and keeps his distance.
Garelli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Garelli tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garelli throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Garelli misses.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele rushes Garelli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garelli blocks it with crossed arms.
Garelli tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garelli or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garelli working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Garelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garelli's defenses.
Garelli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garelli avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Garelli takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Garelli tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garelli misses with a body punch.
Garelli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele lands a damaging elbow.
Garelli jumps guard but Steele stands there with Garelli around his waist. Garelli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garelli's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele blocking some punches.
Garelli misses with a knee to the head.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Garelli in his tracks for a moment.
Garelli managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Garelli misses with a punch on the inside.
Garelli has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Garelli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele presses Garelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steele slows down the pace here.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garelli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Garelli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Garelli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garelli's face.
Garelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garelli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Garelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zacharia Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Garelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zacharia Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Garelli.
Garelli is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele avoiding damage as Garelli throws knees to the body.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Garelli avoids the damage to the body.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele lands an elbow just above Garelli 's eye.
Garelli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele lands a body punch.
Joe Garelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Garelli misses with a knee to the head.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Garelli takes an elbow to the temple.
Steele prevents a body shot from Garelli.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Garelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garelli tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Garelli's head.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Garelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Steele.
Garelli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele connects with a knee to the head.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garelli backwards.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garelli's defenses.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Garelli's ribcage.
Garelli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zacharia Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zacharia Steele!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pekko Persvako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Persvako comes into the arena with In Flames - Crawl through knives blaring out of the sound system. Mitchell has chosen DesertStorm/DJClue - Money Power Respect as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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, Pekko Persvako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mitchell misses.
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt - Mitchell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Persvako takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Persvako moves out of range.
Persvako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persvako drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Persvako trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
Persvako connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitchell some visible discomfort.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Persvako working away.
Persvako lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persvako throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Persvako in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Persvako throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Mitchell is trying to control Persvako's posture but Persvako avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
Persvako will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Persvako moves out of range as Mitchell strikes.
Persvako drives through with a takedown into guard.
Persvako wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Mitchell working for submissions but it's allowed Persvako to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to improve his position.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Persvako's head to control him but Persvako postures up.
Persvako wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Persvako throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is pressing down on Mitchell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitchell is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Persvako is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Persvako prevents Mitchell from improving his position.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Persvako.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Persvako shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Persvako moved out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Persvako.
Mitchell defending against the ground and pound.
Mitchell gets back to half guard.
Persvako frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Persvako can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekko Persvako dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Persvako misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Persvako gets the takedown into side control.
Persvako fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mitchell is not content to let Persvako control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Persvako's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Persvako trying to control from half guard but Mitchell is working away.
Persvako throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitchell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell landing knees to the head.
It looks like Pekko Persvako has been cut.
Persvako avoiding damage as Mitchell throws knees to the body.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell lands an elbow inside.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Persvako on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Persvako blocks the elbow strike.
Mitchell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Persvako has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Persvako wants a takedown.
Mitchell gets underhooks to prevent Persvako's takedown attempt.
Mitchell landing knees to the head.
Persvako changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mitchell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Persvako avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Persvako shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Persvako shoots in.
Persvako throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Persvako off to one side.
Mitchell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persvako at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Persvako's ribs.
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Persvako keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Persvako looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mitchell punishes Persvako's body with a nice straight punch.
Pekko Persvako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell connects with a looping right hand.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Persvako moves out of range easily.
Persvako defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand.
Persvako bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persvako ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Persvako fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mitchell sprawls well initially but Persvako persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Persvako, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persvako is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Persvako passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mitchell is trying to escape the mount.
Persvako swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mitchell is now in Persvako's guard. A big mistake from Persvako there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekko Persvako's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Persvako or perhaps it was just good defense by Mitchell which made him look bad.
A jab lands there for Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a hook but Persvako blocks it.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Persvako saw that one coming.
Mitchell scores with a hook to the body. Persvako takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Persvako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pekko Persvako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell moves into the clinch successfully.
Mitchell landing knees to the body.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell connects with a knee to the head.
Mitchell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persvako takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mitchell lands an elbow just above Persvako 's eye.
Mitchell misses with an elbow strike.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Persvako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekko Persvako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persvako fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mitchell lands an elbow inside.
Mitchell lands a takedown into guard.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Persvako keeps moving.
Persvako wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Persvako is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Persvako has wrist control.
Persvako trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Persvako is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Persvako wants to sweep but no luck.
Persvako tries to strike from the bottom.
Persvako is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell trying to control but Persvako is working from the bottom.
Persvako bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard.
Persvako slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Persvako postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Persvako doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Persvako manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Persvako is pushing down on Mitchell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mitchell is fighting to maintain full guard but Persvako has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Persvako is working away from the top position though.
Persvako keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Mitchell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law's entrance music is Dragon's Nest - Tekken 5. A fine choice. Knepp has chosen Amish Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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181 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jebidiah Knepp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Law.
Knepp scores with a three punch combo!
Knepp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knepp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Law as he avoids it easily.
Knepp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knepp lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Law backs up against the cage.
Knepp rushes Law with punches - Law moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Law goes down! Knepp follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jebidiah Knepp!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy misses with a two punch combination.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Okita slips under a jab.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okita throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
Okita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarthy misses the target.
Okita scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Okita tries to pass to full mount but McCarthy defends it.
Okita prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Okita is controlling well.
Okita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okita.
McCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okita is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
Okita is trying to control the action in half guard but McCarthy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCarthy swings for the body but Okita moves out of range.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Okita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCarthy sprawls well initially but Okita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Okita is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita decides to stand up.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
Okita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense.
Okita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCarthy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okita tries for a takedown but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Okita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCarthy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita stands up and waves to McCarthy to follow him.
McCarthy looks gassed!
Okita fails with the takedown.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Okita staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okita.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Okita on that attempt.
McCarthy with a jab.
Mickey McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Okita or perhaps it was just good defense by McCarthy which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Okita moves out of range.
McCarthy misses the jab.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okita.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - McCarthy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from McCarthy. No joy for Okita on that attempt.
Okita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCarthy is fending him off so far but Okita persists. Nope, McCarthy circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikio Okita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okita.
McCarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
A combination from McCarthy does no damage.
Okita misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Okita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy is not content to let Okita control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCarthy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okita.
McCarthy wants to control but Okita is keeping busy.
Okita prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
Okita is trying to work for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for McCarthy. That snapped Okita's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Okita advances to full mount.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Okita is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McCarthy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McCarthy!
McCarthy wanted to stand there but Okita had control of the position.
Okita is looking for a triangle but McCarthy pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Okita keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Okita kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Okita manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okita shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikio Okita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okita.
Okita finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okita shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Okita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mickey McCarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okita shoots in and drives through. McCarthy sprawls well.
Okita looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCarthy as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands a jab to Okita's midsection.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Okita. Okita gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Okita moves out of range.
McCarthy thows a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy swings for the body but Okita moves out of range.
Okita scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Okita has hold of McCarthy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McCarthy seems comfortable defending it but Okita has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McCarthy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McCarthy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Okita couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikio Okita!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca has chosen AC/DC: Hell's Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
280 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Knockout power |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Barca throws a series of strikes that have Rasputin backpedaling.
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Barca avoids the punch easily.
Barca misses with a few strikes there.
A jab-cross combination lands for Rasputin and sends Barca crashing to the mat! Rasputin follows him down to the mat - Barca regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Barca is rocked!
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
Rasputin prevents Barca from standing back up.
Rasputin is thwarting Barca's attempts to control the position.
Rasputin trying to mount his opponent but Barca defends it.
Rasputin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barca is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is trying to stand up here but Rasputin is controlling him well.
Barca wants to control but Rasputin is keeping busy.
Rasputin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barca's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rasputin controlling his opponent.
Barca wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin controlling from the full mount.
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Barca is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasputin controlling his opponent.
Barca wants to control but Rasputin is having none of it.
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 Piotr Rasputin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rasputin misses with a few strikes there.
Rasputin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Barca misses with a double jab.
Rasputin lands a lovely overhand right.
Rasputin misses with a double jab.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rasputin staying out of range there.
Rasputin tests Barca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barca drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Rasputin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barca's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Rasputin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiroi Neko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neko's entrance music is Ronald Jenkees - Messing With A Guitar Sound. A fine choice. Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by lukenback texas. Shiroi Neko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
189 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shiroi Neko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tha Man!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neko is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Man hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shiroi Neko!
Shiroi Neko is the new middleweight champion!
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