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TTC 71 - One More Glory Day PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuentes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Streetbeater. Masahiko Kimura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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225 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fuentes looking for a takedown.
Kimura misses with the head strike.
Kimura swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes stalling in the clinch but Kimura improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kimura.
Fuentes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kimura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fuentes to the mat. Fuentes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Fuentes keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fuentes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fuentes keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Fuentes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fuentes wants to take his opponent's back but Kimura doesn't allow it.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuentes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fuentes.
Fuentes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kimura is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuentes postures up in Kimura's guard and throws a big left but Kimura blocks it.
Fuentes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuentes trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura controlling Fuentes's posture.
Fuentes trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura controlling Fuentes's posture.
Fuentes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fuentes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fuentes's back instead.
I really don't envy Fuentes right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Fuentes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kimura is trying to stick to Fuentes's back but Fuentes is turning into Kimura. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kimura's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fuentes.
Fuentes slips nicely into half guard.
Kimura trying to hold on to Fuentes's head to control him but Fuentes postures up.
Fuentes is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuentes to get the leverage.
Fuentes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Fuentes eventually gives up the hold.
Fuentes looks gassed!
Fuentes trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Fuentes preventing the sweep.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuentes manages to get himself to full guard.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fuentes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kimura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kimura is pressing down on Fuentes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuentes is holding on for now.
Fuentes is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuentes avoid being mounted?
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko Kimura dominated that 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.
Kimura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuentes moves in looking to clinch but Kimura pushes him off.
Kimura misses with a hook.
Kimura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kimura showed some decent athleticism there.
Fuentes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuentes is trying to control but can't.
Kimura is trying to control. Fuentes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fuentes is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Julio Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Fuentes is working from the bottom.
Fuentes keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Masahiko Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuentes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuentes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura trying to control but Fuentes is working from the bottom.
Fuentes looking to control.
Fuentes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuentes is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fuentes tries to clinch up but Kimura circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuentes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuentes moves away from the strike by Kimura.
Kimura takes a swing at Fuentes's ribcage but misses.
Fuentes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Fuentes, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Fuentes against the cage but Fuentes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura throws a hook but Fuentes avoids it easily.
Fuentes rushes Kimura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuentes is pushing Kimura up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fuentes is looking to control Kimura's arms but Kimura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fuentes has his back to the cage.
Kimura tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kimura letting Fuentes take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Kimura as the two fighters clinch.
Fuentes looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuentes is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Julio Fuentes.
Kimura misses with an uppercut. Fuentes saw that one coming.
Kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuentes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura works over Fuentes with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but Fuentes is working from the bottom.
Kimura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kimura trying to control but Fuentes is working from the bottom.
Kimura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fuentes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fuentes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kimura rolls with it to try and escape but Fuentes cranks on the arm and Kimura is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Fuentes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (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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310 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods stuffs the takedown.
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Woods as Adama shoots in.
Adama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woods to the mat! Woods manages to get full guard.
Adama 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.
Woods 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.
Adama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Woods is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adama, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods stands up from Adama's guard - Woods perhaps looking for a knockout.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adama circles away quickly and effectively.
David Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adama moves into the clinch.
Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woods rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Adama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Adama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woods tries to avoid it but Adama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woods to the ground. Woods escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.
No luck for Adama with that takedown attempt.
Adama gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adama.
Adama pulls Woods into guard.
Adama had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Woods is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Adama Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Woods's back instead.
Adama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Adama looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adama is persistently looking for the submission but Woods is defending it well.
Adama is looking for a choke. Woods gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Woods manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Woods wants to get up but he can't break Adama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Woods has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama wants to sweep but no luck.
Adama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Woods has passed into half guard!
Adama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adama wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woods is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Adama actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Woods.
Woods closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Woods sizes up Adama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adama fails with the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods lands with a nice combination. Adama backs away looking to recover.
It looks like William Adama has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Woods as Adama shoots in.
Woods scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Adama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Adama shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense.
Woods rushes Adama with punches - Adama moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Adama goes down! Woods follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Woods!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Reinold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto Reinold!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinold blocks a jab.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinold tries to clinch up.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reinold tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reinold avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Reinold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee digs a good hook to Reinold's body.
Reinold looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice combo by Lee! Oh, that's hurt him - Reinold falls to the canvas and Lee follows him into side control.
Reinold is rocked!
It looks like Otto Reinold has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reinold is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee stuns Reinold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinold seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reinold out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Robert Lee!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gumby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gumby Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Gracie !
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is staying active underneath Gracie , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie .
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stalling.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Jones wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie .
Jones gets back to full guard.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Gracie putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gracie has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Jones from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie .
Jones trying to hold on to Gracie 's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Gracie !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pius Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masqual comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. 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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264 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennito Masqual!
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, Pius Paul!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masqual misses with a few strikes there.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masqual holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Masqual prevents Paul from breaking the clinch.
Paul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul is looking to break free of the clinch but Masqual has double underhooks.
Masqual tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paul smiles and moves away.
Masqual tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Masqual's head but Masqual sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul throws the left hand but Masqual avoids the punch easily.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masqual counters by moving into the clinch.
Paul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul throws a combination that misses
and Masqual counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Masqual prevents Paul from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is not content to let Masqual control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masqual lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masqual connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Paul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Masqual is looking for a kimura here.
Masqual wants to pass to mount but Paul is defending the position.
Masqual 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.
Paul wants to improve his position but Masqual is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to get back to full guard but Masqual has mounted him!
Paul is looking to improve his position but Masqual isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masqual landing strikes from the mount.
Masqual with the ground and pound from mount.
Masqual has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masqual forces the positional change into back control.
Masqual tightening his grip on Paul, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masqual gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Masqual wants to control but Paul is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Masqual is cranking Paul's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Paul! He's tightened the choke and Paul is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bennito Masqual!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Tony!
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, Jeff Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a body punch but Tony moves out of range.
Robinson misses the jab.
Tony throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robinson on the side of the head.
Tony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robinson throws a jab when Tony was well out of range.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robinson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tony.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tony.
Tony slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Tony moved out of range.
Tony darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Tony keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tony breaks from the clinch.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tony with a series of wild strikes but Tony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Tony's shoulder, as Tony tries to avoid the shot.
Tony scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jeff Robinson has been cut.
Robinson throws a head kick but Tony moves out of range.
Tony scores with a punch to the head.
Tony clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tony breaks the clinch.
Tony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Tony shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tony postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tony, into his guard.
Tony has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Tony throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tony manages to mount him!
Tony misses with a head shot.
Tony misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tony punching from mount but Robinson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tony lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robinson wants to control but Tony is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson taking shots to the head.
Tony postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
Tony punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robinson is rocked!
That has opened up Jeff Robinson's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeff Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Tony!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks has chosen It's Amazing as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Hicks!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belkofer thows a body kick. Hicks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Belkofer shows good takedown defense.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
Hicks looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belkofer thuds his shin into the meat of Hicks's side.
Hicks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hicks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belkofer.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belkofer to score with a decent uppercut.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer cracks the inside of Hicks's front leg.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belkofer scores with a spinning back kick!
Belkofer lands with a kick to the temple. Hicks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Belkofer closes the distance and clinches.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hicks's face.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Belkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Hicks drops back down to his feet.
Belkofer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belkofer lands a knee to the body.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belkofer.
Belkofer breaks from the clinch.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hicks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Belkofer misses with a straight left.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Belkofer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hicks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks drops back looking for a leg! Belkofer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belkofer manages to kick Hicks off! Hicks jumps back into Belkofer's guard.
Belkofer wants to get back to his feet but Hicks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belkofer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belkofer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hicks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hicks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer is pulling down on Hicks's head. It's preventing any offense from Hicks, at least for the moment.
Belkofer wants to stand but Hicks is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Belkofer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hicks shoots in but no luck this time.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Hicks.
Hicks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belkofer. That's going to slow Hicks down.
Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Belkofer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belkofer presses Hicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Belkofer throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belkofer tries to avoid it but Hicks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belkofer to the ground. Belkofer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belkofer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Hicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belkofer throws and low kick but Hicks moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Belkofer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Belkofer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hicks takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hicks checks a leg kick.
Belkofer throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Belkofer.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belkofer misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hicks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hicks is trying to work for a kimura but Belkofer is defending well.
Belkofer wants to improve his position but Hicks is controlling well.
Belkofer keeping hold of Hicks's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer is trying to control but can't.
Belkofer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belkofer tries to get out of the position.
Hicks is keen to just control but Belkofer is a slippery customer.
Belkofer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hicks on the ground.
Belkofer won't allow Hicks to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David Belkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Belkofer is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
Hicks checks a low kick from Belkofer.
Hicks checks the leg kick.
Hicks shoots for a takedown but Belkofer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belkofer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Belkofer lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer scores with a head kick.
David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Both fighters circling a little - Belkofer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belkofer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hicks.
Hicks shoots in looking for a takedown. Belkofer tries to sprawl out of it but Hicks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belkofer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Hicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Belkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Hicks is having none of it.
Belkofer misses with a low kick.
Hicks moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
Hicks blocks a head kick by Belkofer.
Hicks shoots in for a double leg but Belkofer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belkofer throws a leg kick but Hicks checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a hook.
Belkofer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belkofer lands a high kick!
Good work by Hicks as he checks the leg kick.
Hicks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hicks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Belkofer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belkofer can pounce on him.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belkofer. Belkofer obviously looking to wear him down.
Hicks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belkofer. That's going to slow Hicks down.
Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Derrick Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belkofer scores with a head kick.
Belkofer scores with a leg kick.
Belkofer has managed to clinch.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hicks's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Belkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Hicks drops back down to his feet.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hicks's face.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hicks.
Hicks tries to pull guard but Belkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Hicks drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hicks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hicks swings around for an armbar but Belkofer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hicks's guard.
Belkofer content to stall in guard here.
Hicks is trying to control the position but Belkofer postures up.
Belkofer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hicks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Belkofer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belkofer stands up from Hicks's guard - Belkofer perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hicks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hicks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belkofer!
Hicks tries for a takedown but Belkofer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Hicks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belkofer is fending him off so far but Hicks persists. Nope, Belkofer circles away and we're back to standing.
David Belkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Hicks.
Belkofer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Hicks takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Belkofer.
Hicks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belkofer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belkofer. Hicks shrugs it off though.
Belkofer pushes Hicks away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer is looking to slow Hicks down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belkofer. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer fakes the leg kick and cracks Hicks in the body.
Hicks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a spinning back kick!
Belkofer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belkofer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Hicks stumbling back into the cage.
Belkofer tries to clinch up.
Belkofer cracks the inside of Hicks's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hicks. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hicks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belkofer lands with a kick to the temple. Hicks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belkofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hicks's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer lands a jab.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Hicks takes it in his stride.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Derrick Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belkofer, 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 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Belkofer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladislav Kashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dynamite Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladislav Kashkin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kashkin has Roll up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kashkin lands with a light punch inside.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kashkin's elbow.
Kashkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kashkin has clasped his hands together around Roll's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kashkin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Roll is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kashkin yanks on the arm and Roll is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kashkin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladislav Kashkin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Nockchev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Medorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Vitali Nockchev has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Vitali Nockchev seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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267 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vitali Nockchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnold Medorn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nockchev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nockchev had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Medorn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nockchev Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Medorn's back instead.
Medorn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nockchev has the hooks in. Medorn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Medorn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nockchev really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Medorn.
Nockchev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nockchev looking for the choke but no joy.
Nockchev controlling well, preventing Medorn from escaping the position.
Medorn trying to control the position but Nockchev manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Medorn right now.
Nockchev tries to keep control of the position but Medorn is staying busy.
I really don't envy Medorn right now.
Medorn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nockchev trying to mount his opponent but Medorn defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nockchev throws a head kick but Medorn moves out of range.
Vitali Nockchev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Nockchev.
Medorn has closed the distance and engaged Nockchev in a clinch.
Nockchev is looking to break free of the clinch but Medorn has double underhooks.
Medorn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nockchev is trying to keep an underhook but Medorn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Medorn is trying to control. Nockchev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nockchev is looking to control Medorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nockchev avoid being mounted?
Medorn lands strikes from half guard.
Nockchev is trying to get back to full guard.
Nockchev is controlling Medorn's trapped leg to prevent Medorn from advancing to side control.
Medorn is working for a kimura but Nockchev is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nockchev's head.
Nockchev tries to roll over but Medorn keeps him under control.
Medorn trying to control the pace.
Medorn uses his free foot to push down on Nockchev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nockchev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nockchev is squirming around, avoiding Medorn's attempts to control the action.
Medorn avoids the attempt from Nockchev to control.
Medorn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Medorn has hold of Nockchev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nockchev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nockchev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nockchev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nockchev is trying to get back to full guard.
Nockchev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nockchev working for a triangle but Medorn defends it easily.
Medorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Nockchev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medorn 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.
Nockchev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nockchev wants to sweep here but Medorn controlling him for the moment.
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.
Medorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nockchev is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Medorn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nockchev but Nockchev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nockchev throws a head kick but Medorn moves out of range.
Medorn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Medorn trying to control but Nockchev is working from the bottom.
Medorn looks gassed!
Nockchev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nockchev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Medorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medorn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nockchev is adopting a defensive guard.
Nockchev wants to sweep here but Medorn controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Medorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nockchev throws a head kick but Medorn moves out of range.
Nockchev lands a head kick that stumbles Medorn and the fighters go to the mat.
It looks like Arnold Medorn has been cut.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nockchev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Medorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nockchev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nockchev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nockchev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nockchev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Medorn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nockchev is one step ahead there.
Nockchev stands and throws Medorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Medorn is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nockchev taking a breather here.
Nockchev trying to control the action but Medorn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medorn is looking for a sweep.
Nockchev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nockchev prevents Medorn from getting the reversal.
Nockchev blocks Medorn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Medorn is looking to improve his position but Nockchev isn't that keen on the idea.
Nockchev controlling his opponent.
Medorn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nockchev controlling the position easily from mount.
Medorn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nockchev has taken his back.
Nockchev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nockchev controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nockchev wants to control but Medorn is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medorn breaks Nockchev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nockchev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nockchev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medorn.
Medorn advances position into side control!
Medorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Nockchev is defending well.
Medorn working away.
Nockchev tries to buck Medorn off but Medorn is having none of it.
Medorn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nockchev is trying to control Medorn's posture but Medorn avoids it.
Nockchev manages to get back to half guard.
Medorn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nockchev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nockchev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Medorn pushes down on Nockchev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Medorn trying to mount his opponent but Nockchev defends it.
Nockchev gets full guard.
Nockchev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medorn.
Nockchev keeping full guard, as Medorn tries to pass.
Medorn won't allow Nockchev to sweep him here.
Medorn wants to control from the top but Nockchev keeps moving.
Nockchev keeping full guard, as Medorn tries to pass.
Nockchev trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Nockchev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Medorn's cut.
That's time! Nockchev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Medorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Nockchev.
Vitali Nockchev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nockchev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Medorn tries to clinch up.
Nockchev lands a head kick. Medorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nockchev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medorn misses with a kick to the body.
Nockchev moves out of range of the body kick.
Medorn motions for Nockchev to come forward. Medorn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Medorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Nockchev circles away.
Nockchev connects with a high kick.
That has opened up Arnold Medorn's cut even more.
Nockchev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medorn tries to clinch up.
Nockchev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medorn.
Nockchev thows a body kick. Medorn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Nockchev throws a sloppy head kick and Medorn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nockchev misses with a head kick.
Medorn throws a head kick but Nockchev moves out of range.
Medorn moves into range and clinches up with Nockchev.
Nockchev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medorn avoids the head kick by Nockchev.
Medorn avoids a kick to the body.
Medorn moves into range and clinches up with Nockchev.
Nockchev is looking to break free of the clinch but Medorn has double underhooks.
Nockchev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nockchev can't break the clinch.
Medorn goes for a takedown attempt but Nockchev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nockchev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medorn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nockchev is fending him off so far but Medorn persists. Nope, Nockchev circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Medorn.
Medorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nockchev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medorn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nockchev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nockchev sneaks back into half guard.
Arnold Medorn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Medorn is trying to work for a kimura but Nockchev is defending well.
Medorn is thwarting Nockchev's attempts to control the position.
Nockchev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medorn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medorn's back!
I really don't envy Medorn right now.
Good control from Nockchev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medorn wants to escape the position.
Nockchev trying to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nockchev controlling the positon.
Medorn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Medorn tries to hold on but Nockchev pushes him away.
Nockchev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nockchev tries to control but Medorn wriggling away.
Nockchev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Medorn is holding on tight.
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.
Nockchev is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Medorn is in real trouble.
I really don't envy Medorn right now.
Nockchev is trying to stick to Medorn's back but Medorn is turning into Nockchev. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nockchev's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Medorn.
Nockchev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Medorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Nockchev is retaining full guard.
Nockchev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nockchev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medorn is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Nockchev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nockchev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Nockchev!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezra Ray!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray is looking to land body kicks.
Ray shoots for a double leg takedown but Benoit sprawls well. He's pushed Ray's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benoit throws a low kick but Ray avoids it.
Ezra Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Good leg kick by Benoit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray misses with a combination
and Benoit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray looks gassed!
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benoit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ray throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit cracks Ray with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Benoit finds it's way through Ray's defenses.
Ray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Benoit fakes the leg kick and cracks Ray in the body.
Benoit's corner calls for a 1-2. Benoit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benoit throws a leg kick which misses Ray's front leg but catches the back leg as Ray tries to avoid it.
Benoit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ray is rocked!
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benoit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ray is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ray takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Benoit cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Benoit!
Sean Benoit retains his welterweight title!
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