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KONFLIKT 37 - Dawn Of Time PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshal Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Huber!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber slips a jab and a cross from Rogan.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogan.
Rogan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huber throws a shot from downtown. Rogan moves away and avoids it.
Rogan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rogan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Huber defends it well.
Rogan is looking to take a break and control but Huber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huber tries to kick Rogan off but Rogan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huber actively working from the bottom here.
Rogan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Huber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huber looks gassed!
Huber is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rogan pulls his head out easily.
Huber is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rogan pulls his head out easily.
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Rogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Rogan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Huber.
Huber taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rogan prevents Huber from escaping the position.
Rogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Huber is defending well.
Rogan decides to stand back up. Rogan steps back and let's Huber get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huber lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Huber.
Rogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogan misses with a head kick.
Huber moves in looking to clinch but Rogan pushes him off.
Rogan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Huber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sloppy strikes there by Huber.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogan, who protects the arm well.
Huber goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Huber's guard! Nice work there by Rogan!
Huber is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving.
Huber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Joe Rogan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Rogan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huber circles away quickly and effectively.
Huber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Rogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huber throws out a loose jab but Rogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huber thows a body shot but no joy.
Huber with a poor takedown
and Rogan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rogan smiles and moves away.
Rogan looks to land a combination but Huber avoids it well.
Huber connects with the punch.
Huber fails with the takedown
and Rogan counters by clinching up.
Joe Rogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshal Huber.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huber is trying to break free.
Rogan lands an elbow that stopped Huber in his tracks for a moment.
Huber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogan has him pressed against the ropes.
Rogan scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan is trying to trip Huber. He has hold of a leg but Huber is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rogan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huber's head.
Huber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Huber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huber throws a combination that misses
and Rogan counters with a shoot takedown. Huber fights it but they end up in guard.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.
Huber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan trying to control the action but Huber is working from the bottom.
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Huber with the active half guard here but Rogan passes nicely into side control.
Huber is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan lands some shots froms side control.
Huber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huber is working for a submission of some sort.
Huber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rogan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huber.
Rogan trying to hold on to Huber's head to control him but Huber postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huber decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rogan moves forwards but Huber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Huber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huber darts in trying to clinch
and Rogan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Huber has his foot on Rogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huber has an active guard here but Rogan has managed to pass into half guard.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Huber connects with a crisp jab.
Marshal Huber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huber tries for a takedown but Rogan circles away easily
and Rogan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huber is trying to improve his position.
Rogan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Huber to see if he's OK.
Huber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogan's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huber wants to improve his position but Rogan is controlling well.
Joe Rogan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huber is not content to let Rogan control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber is trying to stand up here but Rogan is controlling him well.
Huber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogan in particular looking to stall.
Marshal Huber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogan's back!
Huber looking for the choke but no joy.
Huber looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Huber has his foot on Rogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rogan trying to control but Huber is working from the bottom.
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.
Rogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Huber has wrist control.
Rogan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huber's guard.
Huber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe Rogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huber had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rogan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Huber Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rogan's back instead.
Huber working for a choke but Rogan is defending well.
Huber is looking for the choke from the back position but Rogan is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marshal Huber.
Well Rogan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Rizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock You Like A Hurricane kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Rudy Rizzle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Rizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Quick!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzle.
Rizzle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rizzle is looking to clinch but Quick is avoiding it.
Quick misses with a looping left.
Quick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Quick tries to clinch but Rizzle moves out of range.
Rizzle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rizzle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Ray Quick has been cut.
Rizzle tries to clinch up.
Quick clinches with his opponent.
Quick has had enough of the clinch but Rizzle keeps him there for the moment.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rizzle.
Quick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzle looking to stall.
Rizzle seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Quick is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Rizzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Quick just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Rizzle.
Quick looks gassed!
Rizzle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Rizzle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quick's brow.
Rizzle lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzle landing knees to the head.
Rizzle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quick is rocked!
Rizzle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Quick is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizzle finish him?
Rizzle landing knees to the body.
Rizzle lands a nice knee to the body.
Quick letting Rizzle take a breather here.
Rizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quick seems to have recovered his senses.
Rizzle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quick's face.
Rizzle stalling in the clinch but Quick improves position.
Maybe Rizzle would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Rizzle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzle trying to stall but Quick improves his position.
Nice body punch from Rizzle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quick as Rizzle tries to tie him up.
Rizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzle lands a nice knee to the body.
Quick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Quick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quick shoots in looking for a takedown. Rizzle tries to sprawl out of it but Quick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Rizzle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rizzle swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Rizzle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Quick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quick.
Rizzle looking to stall.
Rizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzle won't allow it.
Rizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Quick blocks a body shot from Rizzle.
Quick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Rizzle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Quick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quick will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick instigates a clinch.
Rizzle connects with a knee to the head.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
Rizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quick blocks it with crossed arms.
Rizzle landing knees to the body.
Rizzle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Rizzle lands a hook that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Rizzle lands a nice knee to the body.
Rizzle connects with a knee to the head.
Rizzle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rizzle crunches a lovely knee into Quick's ribcage.
Rizzle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quick's face.
Rizzle tries to land knees in the clinch but Quick avoids the damage to the body.
Quick has had enough of the clinch but Rizzle keeps him there for the moment.
Quick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rizzle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rizzle tries to stall but Quick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rizzle landing knees to the head.
Quick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quick blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Rizzle crunches a lovely knee into Quick's ribcage.
Rizzle lands a knee to the body.
Rizzle taking a breather.
Quick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quick misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzle tries to score a body lock takedown but Quick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rizzle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Rizzle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quick as Rizzle tries to tie him up.
Quick is trying to break free.
Quick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick wants to break free but Rizzle has control.
Rizzle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Rizzle is looking to control Quick's arms but Quick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rizzle has his back to the ropes.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzle won't allow it.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rizzle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Quick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rizzle is looking to clinch but Quick is avoiding it.
Quick misses with a wild combination.
Rizzle scores with a head kick.
Rizzle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rizzle tries to clinch but Quick moves out of range.
Rizzle moves into the clinch successfully.
Rizzle scores a nice knee to the body.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzle.
Rizzle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rizzle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rizzle crunches a lovely knee into Quick's ribcage.
Quick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Quick.
Rizzle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rizzle scores with a knee to the head.
Rizzle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzle has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Rizzle.
A knee to the head by Rizzle.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Rizzle lands a knee to the body.
Rizzle lands a shoulder strike.
Quick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rizzle is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Quick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rizzle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzle won't allow it.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzle won't allow it.
Rizzle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rizzle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Quick trying to advance position but Rizzle counters by regaining guard.
Quick wants to stand but Rizzle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Quick preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quick gets to his feet. Rizzle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Quick throws a sloppy head kick
and Rizzle counters with a nice body kick.
Quick misses with a series of wild punches.
Ray Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizzle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rudy Rizzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quick takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rizzle.
Quick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzle landing knees to the body.
Quick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quick on the side of the head.
Rizzle lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzle moves in looking to clinch but Quick pushes him off.
Quick misses with a combination
and Rizzle counters with a solid body kick.
Quick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rizzle as he jumps to the side.
Quick tries to clinch there but Rizzle circles away.
Rizzle tries to clinch but Quick moves away
and Quick counters with a single leg into guard. Rizzle didn't expect that.
Rizzle keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.
Rizzle working a defensive guard here.
Quick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rizzle dodges the punch combination from Quick.
Rizzle throws a head kick that Quick semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzle clinches with his opponent.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Rizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rizzle keeps control of Quick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rizzle scores a nice knee to the body.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzle.
Rizzle pushes Quick back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rizzle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rizzle landing knees to the head.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Quick manages to break the clinch.
Quick swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzle.
Quick misses with a double jab
and Rizzle counters with a good, hard body kick but Quick shrugs it off.
Rizzle wants to clinch up but Quick keeps it at a distance.
Rizzle throws a right hand that Quick ducks under and follows up with a left that Quick also avoids with ease.
Quick connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Quick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Quick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Quick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rizzle.
Quick blocks a head kick by Rizzle.
Quick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quick moves in looking to clinch but Rizzle pushes him off.
Rizzle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quick misses with a combination
and Rizzle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quick's knee momentarily.
Quick keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzle takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quick as Rizzle tries to tie him up.
Quick misses with a body punch.
Quick wants to get back to striking at distance but Rizzle won't allow it.
Quick wants to break free but Rizzle has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rizzle as Quick tries to tie him up.
Quick can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rizzle keeps control of Quick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick is working for takedown but Rizzle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quick tries to pull guard but Rizzle holds him up against the ropes and eventually Quick drops back down to his feet.
Quick wants to break free but Rizzle has control.
Rizzle scores with a knee to the head.
Rizzle scores with a knee to the head.
Quick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch.
Quick drives through and clinches with Rizzle against the ropes.
Quick can't break the clinch.
Rizzle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Quick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rizzle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rizzle landing knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Quick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rizzle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rudy Rizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Quick.
Rizzle prevents Quick from breaking the clinch.
Rizzle scores a nice knee to the body.
Quick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rizzle taking a breather.
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.
Quick avoiding damage as Rizzle throws knees to the body.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
Rizzle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quick's defenses.
Quick has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rizzle.
Rizzle landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rizzle.
Quick can't get the takedown.
Rizzle scores a nice knee to the body.
Rudy Rizzle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rizzle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quick's face.
Rizzle stops a takedown attempt from Quick.
Rizzle throws an elbow that misses.
Rizzle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Rizzle.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Rizzle looking to throw knees to the head but Quick is blocking nicely.
Quick is trying to break free.
Rizzle trying to control the position but instead, Quick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rizzle into the ropes.
Rizzle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rizzle landing knees to the body.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
Rizzle looking to stall.
Rizzle throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Quick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Quick has had enough of the clinch but Rizzle keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Rizzle.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Quick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzle landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rizzle.
Rizzle wants to stall.
Rizzle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rizzle controlling the action here for a moment.
Rizzle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rizzle tries to land a knee to the head but Quick blocks with his arms.
Quick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rizzle backwards.
Rizzle misses with a knee to the head.
Quick is trying to break free.
Rizzle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Rizzle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Quick's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quick tries to break the clinch but Rizzle is controlling the position.
Quick is trying to drag Rizzle to the mat but Rizzle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Rizzle scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Quick as Rizzle tries to tie him up.
Quick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rizzle backwards.
Rizzle blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Rizzle.
Rizzle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Quick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rizzle just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Rizzle is trying to stall.
Quick is looking to break free of the clinch but Rizzle has double underhooks.
Rizzle looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rizzle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quick blocks it with crossed arms.
Quick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzle has him pressed against the ropes.
Rizzle tries to stall but Quick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rizzle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rizzle 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rizzle!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Polamalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Polamalu!
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, Michael Balboa!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa lands a body shot.
Polamalu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa cracks Polamalu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Tony Polamalu has been cut.
Polamalu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polamalu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polamalu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balboa cracks Polamalu with a hook to the temple - Polamalu is on wobbly legs here! Balboa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Polamalu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Balboa wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Balboa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rawse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawse's entrance music is Hustlin'. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rawse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Rawse stumbling back into the ropes.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson pushes Rawse up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rawse takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Rawse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse can't get the takedown.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Rawse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson looks gassed!
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Rawse drags the fight down to the ground.
Rawse keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Rawse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rawse manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Johnson tries to hold on but Rawse pushes him away.
Rawse wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rawse.
Johnson is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
A nice elbow there by Rawse.
Rawse wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson regains half guard.
Rawse not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Rawse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rawse landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rawse working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rawse is working away from the top position though.
Rawse lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rawse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Rawse is very close to passing his half guard.
Rawse is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but Rawse manages to pass to mount!
Rawse fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rawse prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson tries to hold on but Rawse postures up.
Rawse pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rawse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Rawse is having none of it.
Rawse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Rawse postures up.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson is not content to let Rawse control the position.
Rawse tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but Rawse postures up.
Rawse is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling Rawse's trapped leg to prevent Rawse from advancing to side control.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rawse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rawse's back!
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rawse's body.
Johnson wants to control but Rawse is keeping busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Johnson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawse shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Rawse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rawse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Rawse on that attempt.
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.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Rawse avoids it.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off.
Bob Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Rawse is avoiding it.
Johnson throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Rawse circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Rawse takes an elbow to the temple.
Rawse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Rawse blocks it.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rawse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rawse turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rawse working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rawse misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rick Rawse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rawse thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rawse.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rawse is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Rawse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rawse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Rawse is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to roll over but Rawse keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson cracks the inside of Rawse's front leg.
Rawse fails to land the takedown.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that Rawse semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Rawse scores a takedown into full mount!
Rawse with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rawse looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Rawse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Rawse breaks from Johnson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rawse wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson keeping hold of Rawse's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson is not content to let Rawse control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Rawse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rawse trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Rawse throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson tries to clinch but Rawse moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rawse swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rawse shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Rawse in a clinch.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rawse is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Rawse tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawse tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Rawse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Rawse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rawse throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Rawse pushes him off.
Rawse moves into the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rawse.
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.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rawse tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Rawse is blocking nicely.
Rawse is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rawse blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rawse.
Rawse looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rawse pulls Johnson into guard.
Rawse looking to control.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rawse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawse 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Rawse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Rokuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Sandahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandahl has chosen Neil Young - Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black) as his entrance music. Marcus Sandahl will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Rokuro!
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, Marcus Sandahl!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokuro takes a swing at Sandahl's ribcage but misses.
Sandahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandahl throws a low kick, looking for Rokuro's leg but Rokuro calmly moves out of range.
Rokuro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rokuro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rokuro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandahl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Rokuro seems content to control.
Rokuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rokuro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandahl defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rokuro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sandahl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rokuro trying to control from half guard but Sandahl is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rokuro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rokuro forces his way into half guard.
Sandahl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rokuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandahl is staying active underneath Rokuro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rokuro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rokuro wants to control but Sandahl is keeping him busy.
Rokuro seems to be looking for submissions.
Rokuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandahl actively working from the bottom here.
Rokuro 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.
Rokuro is trying to control. Sandahl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sandahl actively working from the bottom here.
Sandahl looks gassed!
Rokuro moves nicely into side control.
Sandahl is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rokuro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sandahl looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rokuro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sandahl is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rokuro lets go of the hold and Sandahl can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takehiko Rokuro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Rajamaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesbitt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rab.C.Nesbitt Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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174 lbs
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175 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toni Rajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rab Nesbitt!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajamaki drops Nesbitt with a left right combo! Rajamaki follows him down to the ground into side control.
Nesbitt is rocked!
It looks like Rab Nesbitt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rajamaki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nesbitt is still in real trouble! Can Rajamaki finish him?
Nesbitt is looking for a sweep.
Rajamaki has an Americana. Nesbitt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rajamaki is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rajamaki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Toni Rajamaki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cedric Daniels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cedric Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels is pressing down on Watson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Watson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Daniels 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.
Daniels working for a triangle but Watson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Watson trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Watson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Watson trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels tries to buck Watson off but Watson is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Watson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Watson prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels is trying to get back to half guard.
Watson tries to score with some ground and pound. Daniels controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Daniels is trying to improve his position.
Watson prevents Daniels from escaping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Daniels looks to land a body kick but Watson moved away.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Cedric Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daniels pinned against the cage. Daniels gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daniels to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Cedric Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Daniels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson closes the distance and clinches up with Daniels, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes Daniels against the ropes but Daniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watson looks gassed!
Daniels misses with a looping left.
Daniels throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Watson avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Daniels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daniels throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brian Watson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daniels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watson throws a big shot that misses.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
Cedric Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniels finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Daniels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Watson's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Brian Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Daniels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Nice combo by Daniels! Oh, that's hurt him - Watson falls to the canvas and Daniels follows him into side control.
Watson is rocked!
Daniels stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Daniels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Daniels's guard.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Watson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson is looking to stand up but Daniels won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Watson tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Watson's defenses.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Daniels finds it's target.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Daniels swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Daniels moved out of range.
Daniels misses the shot to the body.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Nice takedown defense from Daniels. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body. Watson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Daniels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Daniels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Daniels wants to clinch.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson throws a hook to the side of Daniels's head but Daniels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Watson does it's job there.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Daniels counters with a leg kick.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daniels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Watson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daniels is looking to improve his position.
Watson prevents Daniels from standing back up.
Daniels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Daniels wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Watson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daniels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson shoots in and bounces Daniels off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Watson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Watson preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Daniels blocks nicely.
Daniels trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Watson trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Watson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daniels wants to improve his position but instead Watson has moved into half guard.
Daniels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watson trying to control the pace.
Daniels works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Mcgiven has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgiven rushes Gunner and presses him up against the ropes.
Gunner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunner trying to stall but Mcgiven improves his position.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but Mcgiven blocks it.
Gunner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcgiven is working for takedown but Gunner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgiven gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcgiven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcgiven is looking for a kimura but Gunner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgiven to get the leverage.
Gunner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcgiven trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mcgiven is breathing heavily.
Mcgiven 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.
Mcgiven 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.
Mcgiven won't allow Gunner to sweep him here.
Mcgiven 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner looking to control.
Mcgiven wants to stand but Gunner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A left and a right from Gunner both land. Nice combination.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner looks to land a combination but Mcgiven avoids it well.
Gunner throws a right hand that Mcgiven ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgiven also avoids with ease.
Gunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunner throws a combination. Mcgiven tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcgiven ducks under a wild hook from Gunner.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgiven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgiven is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Gunner scores with a three punch combo!
Gunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunner stuffs the takedown.
Gunner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcgiven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcgiven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcgiven lands in his opponent's guard.
Gunner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgiven 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.
Gunner trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgiven is proving a slippery customer.
Gunner 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.
Mcgiven 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.
Gunner striking off his back.
Gunner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gunner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mcgiven looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but Mcgiven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunner misses with a hook. Mcgiven ducked under it nicely.
Gunner moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunner scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcgiven has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gunner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Mcgiven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Gunner.
Gunner lands a knee to the body.
Gunner landing knees to the body.
Gunner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcgiven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunner walks away with a smile on his face. Mcgiven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Mcgiven moves out of range.
Mcgiven shoots for a takedown but Gunner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunner tries to bum rush Mcgiven with a series of wild strikes but Mcgiven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgiven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcgiven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Gunner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mcgiven tries to clinch but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgiven counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gunner lands a knee to the head.
Mcgiven tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
Mcgiven has picked Gunner up - he's going for a ride! Mcgiven dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gunner is looking to control Mcgiven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunner avoid being mounted?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gunner wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgiven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
Gunner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gunner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcgiven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgiven.
Gunner tries to roll over but Mcgiven keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gunner throws a combination that misses
and Mcgiven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunner won't be happy with that.
Gunner is trying to improve his position.
Mcgiven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgiven is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunner is defending well.
Gunner can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcgiven kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mcgiven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcgiven tries for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
Gunner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gunner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcgiven is working away from the top position though.
Gunner manages to get to full guard.
Gunner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgiven drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mcgiven as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gunner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mcgiven! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roger Mcgiven!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rice Pilaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilaf has chosen chinese rap as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rice Pilaf has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Christian Troy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rice Pilaf!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pilaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilaf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Christian Troy has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Pilaf.
Troy ducks under a wild hook from Pilaf.
Troy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pilaf walks into a jab.
Troy misses the shot to the body.
Troy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pilaf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pilaf shoots for a double leg takedown but Troy sprawls well. He's pushed Pilaf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pilaf tries to clinch up.
Pilaf avoids the head kick by Troy.
Pilaf looks to land a left hand but Troy moved out of range nicely.
Troy scores with a head kick.
Pilaf avoids the head kick by Troy.
Pilaf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pilaf preventing the sweep.
Troy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pilaf trying to control but Troy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troy looking to control.
Pilaf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Troy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Troy keeping moving, preventing Pilaf from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pilaf lands a nice shot that snaps Troy's head back.
Troy throws a series of punches but Pilaf moves out of range.
Pilaf cracks Troy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Troy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pilaf with a nice cross.
Troy is rocked!
Troy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilaf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Troy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pilaf instigates a clinch.
Pilaf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pilaf manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilaf cracks Troy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pilaf immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Troy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pilaf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Pilaf!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hales Tigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hales Tigris!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tigris is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Hardy is going to stand back up.
Hardy wants to stand up but Tigris manages to regain full guard.
Tigris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Tigris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tigris fails with the takedown
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tigris's guard.
Tigris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tigris looking for a sweep. Not yet Tigris, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigris had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hardy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tigris Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hardy's back instead.
Tigris is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hardy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hardy trying to control the action but Tigris just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to get back to his feet but Tigris is in full control for now.
Tigris misses with punches from the back.
Hardy is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Tigris 's hooks.
Tigris avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Tigris throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tigris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tigris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tigris has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardy's face.
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding Tigris's attempts to control the action.
Tigris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tigris controlling from the full mount.
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 Harrison Hardy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy stalling.
Tigris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tigris.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy wanted to stand there but Tigris had control of the position.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tigris managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigris is trying to hold Hardy in close to prevent damage but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardy wants to stand up but Tigris is controlling the position.
Tigris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hardy passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tigris regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Tigris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy wants to get up but he can't break Tigris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tigris trying to control the position.
Hardy content to stall in guard here.
Tigris wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Tigris is keeping the position.
Tigris 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Tigris counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardy prevents Tigris from improving position.
Tigris working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Hardy stops Tigris from passing to mount.
Hardy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tigris easily slips into full mount!
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigris looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hales Tigris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hardy tries to bum rush Tigris with a series of wild strikes but Tigris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tigris is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!
Hardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tigris is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Tigris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigris has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tigris's guard.
Tigris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tigris wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Tigris keeps moving.
Harrison Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tigris with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tigris!
Hardy prevents Tigris from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigris tries to buck Hardy off but he can't manage it.
Tigris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy wants to stand but Tigris is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hardy prevents Tigris from getting the reversal.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Tigris to control.
Tigris can't escape the position.
Hardy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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.
Tigris darts in trying to clinch
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tigris scores with a few weak punches.
Tigris tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Tigris wants to control but Hardy passes into side.
Tigris looking for a sweep but Hardy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tigris can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Tigris shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tigris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tigris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy trying to control but Tigris is working from the bottom.
Tigris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tigris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hardy.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but instead Tigris has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hardy controlling Tigris's posture.
Tigris looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardy tries to stand but Tigris is controlling from the bottom.
Hardy stopping the sweep attempt from Tigris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tigris keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy tries to stand but Tigris is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tigris rushes Hardy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tigris looking for a sweep but Hardy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tigris is desperately trying to improve his position but Hardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Tigris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tigris tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Hardy had his way with Hales Tigris in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tigris.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Tigris circles away easily
and Tigris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hardy kicks Tigris off and gets to his feet.
Tigris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tigris thinking.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tigris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigris shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a shoot takedown. Tigris fights it but they end up in guard.
Tigris is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tigris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy wants to stand but Tigris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tigris is on top in guard.
Tigris won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Tigris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tigris prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Tigris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tigris postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Tigris isn't so interested in that idea.
Tigris looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrison Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tigris's guard.
Tigris 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tigris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy misses with a body punch
and Tigris counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tigris.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tigris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigris won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Tigris throws and elbow that misses. Hardy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tigris's guard. Nice move by Hardy!
Tigris keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Tigris looking for a sweep. Not yet Tigris, not yet.
Tigris wants to control the position but Hardy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hales Tigris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy wants to control but Tigris is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hales Tigris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Hardy!
Harrison Hardy retains his featherweight title!
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