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M M A Event # 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Angeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Manberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lars Manberg enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Angeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Manberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manberg gets the takedown into side control.
Manberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Angeil is looking for a sweep.
Manberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Manberg lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manberg is looking to take a break and control but Angeil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angeil managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Manberg.
Manberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Angeil's head but Angeil avoids it well.
Angeil taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Manberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Angeil's head but Angeil avoids it well.
Manberg throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manberg throwing strikes but Angeil manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manberg gets back to half guard.
Manberg trying to control but Angeil postures up.
Manberg is looking for a sweep. Angeil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manberg lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Manberg trying to control from the bottom.
Manberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Manberg is looking to improve his position.
Angeil blocks the strikes from Manberg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Angeil to the mat! Angeil manages to get full guard.
Angeil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manberg is one step ahead there.
Angeil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angeil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manberg prevents Angeil from getting back to his feet.
Manberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manberg stopping the sweep attempt from Angeil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angeil trying to keep a closed guard but Manberg is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Angeil is retaining full guard.
Manberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Angeil working a defensive guard here.
Angeil is breathing heavily.
Manberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Angeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manberg is working Angeil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Angeil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manberg wants to control from the top but Angeil keeps moving.
Manberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Manberg is working Angeil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Angeil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manberg distracts Angeil with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Angeil pushes Manberg off and gets back to his feet.
Manberg shoots in and bounces Angeil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Angeil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Angeil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manberg is one step ahead there.
Manberg postures up and lands a big shot to Angeil's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angeil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manberg is working Angeil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Manberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Angeil avoids the head kick by Manberg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manberg.
Angeil with a poor takedown
and Manberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manberg working over Angeil with some ground and pound. Angeil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manberg is nestled in close to Angeil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Manberg 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.
Manberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angeil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Angeil has hold of Manberg's hands but Manberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Angeil taking some punishment here, with Manberg in his half guard.
Manberg moves into full mount! Angeil won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angeil looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manberg tries to control but Angeil wriggling away.
Manberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manberg lands with some strikes.
Manberg lands a big shot there that rocks Angeil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Manberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Manberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Angeil is squirming around, avoiding Manberg's attempts to control the action.
Manberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Manberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Angeil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manberg controlling the pace for now.
Manberg tries to control but Angeil wriggling away.
Manberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Angeil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manberg landing shots from mount.
Manberg landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manberg lands with some strikes.
Manberg dominating with strikes here.
Manberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeil is bucking up trying to escape but Manberg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Manberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Manberg lands a big shot there that rocks Angeil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manberg scoring with strikes but Angeil is staying in there.
Manberg lands a big shot there that rocks Angeil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Manberg landing shots from mount.
Manberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manberg landing strikes from the mount.
Manberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angeil looks a forlorn figure.
Manberg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Angeil's face.
Manberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Angeil can't escape the position.
Manberg with the ground and pound from mount.
Lars Manberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manberg landing shots from mount.
Angeil tries to lock up and control but Manberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manberg with shots to the head and body - Angeil looks very uncomfortable down there.
Angeil is squirming around, avoiding Manberg's attempts to control the action.
Manberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angeil looks a forlorn figure.
Manberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manberg content just to control the position here.
Angeil can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Manberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Angeil!
Manberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Manberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Manberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Manberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manberg lands with some strikes.
Manberg looking to control but Angeil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manberg unloading with bombs!
Manberg lands a heavy elbow.
Angeil in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Angeil is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Manberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Manberg controlling the pace for now.
Angeil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manberg raining down shots from the mount!
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Angeil?
Manberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Angeil is looking to escape.
Manberg content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manberg working the ground and pound effectively.
Manberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manberg unloading with bombs!
Manberg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Manberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Angeil hang on?
Manberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Angeil?
Manberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Angeil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angeil looks a forlorn figure.
Manberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angeil working to try and regain half guard.
Manberg controlling his opponent.
Manberg looking to finish Angeil with some ground and pound. This is bad for Angeil!
Manberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Manberg landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Manberg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Manberg with shots to the head and body - Angeil looks very uncomfortable down there.
Manberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manberg looking to finish Angeil with some ground and pound. This is bad for Angeil!
Manberg controlling from mount.
Manberg tries to control but Angeil wriggling away.
Ron Angeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Manberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Manberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Christian Vera enters the cage!
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rampage Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Vera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slice is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vera is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Slice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vera controlling from the full mount.
Slice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vera wants to control the pace but Slice is squirming around nicely.
Slice wants to control but Vera is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is looking to get to half guard.
Vera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slice tries to lock up and control but Vera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice is trying desperately to improve position.
Slice is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slice tries to roll over but Vera keeps him under control.
Vera is thwarting Slice's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Slice is looking to improve his position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vera wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
Vera tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Slice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vera scores with a head kick.
It looks like Rampage Slice has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Slice or perhaps it was just good defense by Vera which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vera, right into the meat.
Vera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vera scoring well with a low kick there.
Vera lands a nice shot to the body.
Slice has his takedown stuffed
and Vera counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Vera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampage Slice's cut.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vera misses with an uppercut.
Vera tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vera scoring well with a low kick there.
Vera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rampage Slice's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vera can pounce on him.
Slice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Vera sprawls well.
Vera throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Slice stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vera follows into mount!
Vera controlling the position easily from mount.
Slice is looking to get to half guard.
Vera controlling from the full mount.
Slice is looking to improve his position but Vera isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera controlling his opponent.
Slice is trying desperately to improve position.
Vera controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to hold on but Vera postures up.
Slice tries to reverse the position but Vera maintains control.
Vera content just to control the position here.
Vera's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slice tries to lock up and control but Vera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slice on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slice tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vera content just to control the position here.
Slice tries to buck Vera off but he can't manage it.
Slice tries to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice is looking to get to half guard.
Slice slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rampage Slice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Slice to the ground! Vera dives into full mount looking to finish!
Rampage Slice's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slice is squirming around, avoiding Vera's attempts to control the action.
Vera controlling from the full mount.
Slice is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slice gets back to half guard.
Slice trying to hold on to Vera's head to control him but Vera postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera controlling the pace.
Slice tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vera has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Slice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vera wants to control but instead Slice manages to regain half guard.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slice tries to roll over but Vera keeps him under control.
Vera trying to control the pace.
Slice is looking for a sweep. Vera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slice wants to sweep but Vera has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice holds on to Vera's head and controls the position momentarily.
Slice is trying to improve his position.
Rampage Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera in the domination position with Slice hanging on.
Slice regains half guard.
Slice wants to get back to full guard.
Slice has a hand on Vera's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vera takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slice tries to hold on but Vera pushes him away.
Slice is trying desperately to improve position.
Vera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slice is working to get back to half guard.
Christian Vera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Vera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Danes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Ragh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Ragh acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Danes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jared Ragh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Danes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragh connects with a looping right hand.
Danes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragh checks it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danes.
Danes misses with a head kick.
Ragh throws out a loose jab but Danes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragh thows a leg kick but Danes checks it
and Danes counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danes throws a head kick that misses.
Danes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ragh looks gassed!
Danes throws a head kick that misses.
Danes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danes misses with a head kick.
Danes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luke Danes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Danes can pounce on him.
Ragh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ragh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Danes - the referee stops the clock and Ragh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Danes. Ragh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Danes, right into the meat.
Ragh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jared Ragh has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragh avoids the head kick by Danes.
Danes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragh's calf.
A head kick misses from Danes.
Danes connects with a high kick.
A big head kick from Danes and Ragh is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danes is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Danes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Ragh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Danes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragh's calf.
Ragh throws the left hand but Danes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danes. Ragh shrugs it off though.
Danes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragh missing with a left hand there. Danes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danes throws a right and a left that Ragh avoids nicely.
Danes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danes throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danes.
Ragh is breathing heavily.
Danes lands a high kick!
Ragh keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragh.
Ragh avoids the head kick by Danes.
Ragh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragh has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Danes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragh slips under a jab from Danes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danes misses with a head kick.
Danes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragh can do to turn this around?
Danes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ragh swats away the attempt to clinch by Danes.
Ragh misses the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danes. Ragh shrugs it off though.
Luke Danes is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ragh misses its intended target.
Danes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragh avoids the head kick by Danes.
Ragh misses with a straight left.
Danes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danes throws a looping overhand right but Ragh ducks down to avoid it.
Danes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ragh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Danes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jared Ragh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Danes motions for Ragh to come forward. Danes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danes lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid body kick from Danes.
Ragh misses with a hook. Danes ducked under it nicely.
Danes throws a sloppy head kick and Ragh moves out of range easily.
Ragh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Danes. That's going to slow Ragh down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ragh takes a step back to recover.
Nice body kick there by Danes.
Danes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragh.
Danes lands a head kick!
That has opened up Jared Ragh's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Danes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danes.
Danes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Danes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Ragh does no damage.
Danes tries to clinch but Ragh is having none of it.
Danes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragh's calf.
Jared Ragh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragh avoids the head kick by Danes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danes moves out of range as Ragh strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Danes.
Danes thumps Ragh with a low kick.
Luke Danes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Danes.
Danes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragh keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Danes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Danes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Danes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Carleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carleone comes to the cage accompanied by I AM SPARTA!. Ortega has chosen Hold Your Color - Pendulum as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Carleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Ortega!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carleone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Carleone's head.
Ortega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ortega is pressing down on Carleone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carleone is holding on for now.
Ortega wants to advance to full mount but Carleone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ortega advances position into side control!
Ortega happy to just control the position for now.
Carleone stops Ortega from passing to mount.
Ortega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carleone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega tries for a kimura but Carleone is defending well.
Carleone is looking for a sweep.
Ortega happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carleone prevents Ortega from moving into mount.
Ortega controls the position from side control.
Carleone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carleone wants to get back to full guard.
Carleone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Carleone wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega controlling the action here.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Carleone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carleone wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
Ortega is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Carleone reverses the position - he's now on top in Ortega's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Carleone gets caught flat footed, as Ortega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Carleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carleone trying to control the position.
Carleone keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass.
Carleone managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Carleone is retaining full guard.
Carleone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Carleone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ortega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carleone is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Carleone.
Carleone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Felix Ortega has been cut.
Carleone throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carleone fails with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega passes Carleone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Ortega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Ortega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carleone tries for a takedown but Ortega circles away easily
and Ortega decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carleone's guard.
Ortega passes Carleone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortega tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carleone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortega moves into full mount! Carleone won't be happy about that!
Carleone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carleone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ortega lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control but Carleone is having none of it.
Carleone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortega working for a submission but Carleone is keeping him at bay.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Carleone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ortega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega is looking to work his way around to Carleone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ortega avoids the attempt from Carleone to control.
Carleone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Felix Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carleone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carleone is looking to get to half guard.
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carleone is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carleone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carleone is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega controlling from mount.
Ortega trying to control but Carleone is having none of it.
Ortega goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Carleone is on top in guard.
Ortega looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortega, not yet.
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.
Ortega has an active guard here but Carleone has managed to pass into half guard.
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Carleone.
Ortega is staying active underneath Carleone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ortega slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ortega lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carleone!
Ortega trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Felix Ortega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ortega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ortega is stalling in the full guard.
Carleone keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Carleone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carleone wants to finish this one by submission but Ortega is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Carleone.
Carleone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carleone avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carleone is landing with some decent strikes but Ortega is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ortega regains half guard.
Carleone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ortega is trying to escape the mount.
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carleone avoids the attempt from Ortega to control.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carleone trying to control but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ortega that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Felix Ortega's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Carleone's attempts to control the action.
Carleone looking to secure an arm triangle but Ortega defends it well.
Ortega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ortega defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carleone.
Carleone prevents Ortega from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vito Carleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carleone tries to control but Ortega wriggling away.
Felix Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega is looking to get to half guard.
Carleone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ortega looks a forlorn figure.
Ortega is squirming around, avoiding Carleone's attempts to control the action.
Ortega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ortega advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Carleone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortega 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 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Ortega!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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154 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a double jab.
Tom Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Watson misses.
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Demented throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Demented slips the punch.
Demented misses with an uppercut.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demented lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Demented dodges the punch combination from Watson.
Watson looks to land a left hand but Demented moved out of range nicely.
Demented misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Demented throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Watson.
Demented fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demented comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Watson.
Demented works the jab nicely.
Demented changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Demented manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demented moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Watson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Demented misses.
Watson misses with the combination.
Demented lunges at Watson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watson's hand.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Demented works over Watson's head and body with a nice combination.
Watson clobbers Demented with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Demented misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demented lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Demented misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demented.
Watson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Demented tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Demented.
Demented fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demented pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Demented.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demented throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
Demented misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demented lands with a shot to the body.
Demented looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Watson misses with a wild combination.
Demented moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Watson blocks a leg kick.
Demented jabs at Watson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Watson.
Watson swings for the body but Demented moves out of range.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demented throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson lands a glancing blow to the side of Demented's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a head kick that Demented semi-blocks.
Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Damien Demented has been cut.
Demented fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demented is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Demented's shoulder, as Demented tries to avoid the shot.
Watson avoids the head kick by Demented.
Demented dips to his left and cracks Watson with an uppercut!
Watson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Demented throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demented takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demented looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demented is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Watson there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demented misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Demented on that attempt.
Demented avoids the head kick by Watson.
Demented walks into a jab.
Demented throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Demented moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson lands with a right hand.
Watson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demented in his tracks.
Watson throws out a powerful jab.
Demented is rocked!
Watson avoids the body shot from Demented.
Oh Demented is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watson fakes the leg kick and cracks Demented in the body.
Watson seems to be stalking Demented here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Demented drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tom Watson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demien Omen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Erra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demien Omen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrea Erra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Omen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erra wants to stand but Omen is controlling the position.
Erra keeping full guard, as Omen tries to pass.
Erra wants to get back to his feet but Omen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Omen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erra is keeping the position for now.
Erra wants to stand but Omen is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omen throwing strikes from guard but Erra blocks nicely.
Omen wants to control from the top but Erra keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omen throws and low kick but Erra moves out of range easily.
Omen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erra swivels and escapes.
Omen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erra as he jumps to the side.
Erra scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Omen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Omen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omen blocks a low kick nicely.
Omen moves out of range of the body kick from Erra.
Omen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demien Omen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omen is breathing heavily.
Erra steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Omen is out on his feet! Erra sets himself and nearly takes Omen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrea Erra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cock Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnar comes to the cage accompanied by Yor's World. Johnson has chosen Fight Music - D12 as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rufus Johnson enters the cage!
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cock Chestnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chestnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chestnar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Chestnar.
Chestnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Chestnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Cock Chestnar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Chestnar.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Chestnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chestnar looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Chestnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chestnar is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rufus Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chestnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chestnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Chestnar avoids them all with ease.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chestnar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chestnar looks to clinch but Johnson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chestnar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rufus Johnson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Betoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Taquito Pantalones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betoli comes to the cage accompanied by Mario theme. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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282 lbs
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300 lbs
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Betoli!
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, El Taquito Pantalones!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Betoli with that takedown attempt.
Pantalones throws a right and a left that Betoli avoids nicely.
El Taquito Pantalones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Betoli tries to clinch but Pantalones moves out of range.
Pantalones misses with a straight left.
Pantalones misses with a hook.
Betoli misses with a hook.
Betoli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Betoli looks to land a left hand but Pantalones moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betoli misses with a straight right.
Nice combo by Pantalones! Oh, that's hurt him - Betoli falls to the canvas and Pantalones follows him into side control.
It looks like Mario Betoli has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pantalones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantalones moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Betoli misses.
Betoli shoots in for a takedown but Pantalones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Betoli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Betoli.
Pantalones throws a left that rocks Betoli and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pantalones dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Betoli regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pantalones wants to control but Betoli is keeping him busy.
Pantalones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantalones wants to stand but Betoli has his arm trapped.
Betoli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pantalones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Betoli misses with a looping right.
Pantalones drops Betoli with a right and a left! Pantalones comes rushing in but Betoli regains his composure and manages to keep Pantalones in guard.
Betoli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Betoli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Taquito Pantalones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
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.
Betoli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pantalones.
Pantalones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Betoli circles away quickly and effectively.
Betoli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Pantalones!
Pantalones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pantalones wants to hold on but Betoli pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betoli wants to finish this one by submission but Pantalones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Betoli.
Betoli looking to secure an arm triangle but Pantalones defends it well.
Pantalones is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Betoli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pantalones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Betoli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pantalones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Betoli's guard! Nice work there by Pantalones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantalones preventing the sweep.
Betoli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pantalones uses it to pass to side control.
Betoli tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Pantalones decides to stand back up.
Betoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pantalones.
Betoli misses the jab.
Pantalones misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pantalones staying out of range there.
A combination from Pantalones does no damage.
El Taquito Pantalones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pantalones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pantalones there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Betoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Betoli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pantalones takes a swing at Betoli's ribcage but misses.
Betoli misses with an uppercut.
Betoli looks to land a left hand but Pantalones moved out of range nicely.
Pantalones stuffs the takedown.
Betoli lands with a nice body punch.
Pantalones moves away from the strike by Betoli.
Pantalones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Betoli misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Betoli. That snapped Pantalones's head back.
Pantalones throws a nice looking combination but Betoli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pantalones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Betoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantalones throws a sloppy head kick and Betoli moves out of range easily.
Pantalones stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Pantalones.
Pantalones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pantalones lands a high kick to the side of Betoli's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Pantalones dives into guard, looking to finish.
Betoli is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pantalones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Betoli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pantalones gets to his feet. Betoli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Betoli seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantalones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Betoli throws a looping overhand right but Pantalones ducks down to avoid it.
Pantalones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Betoli.
Pantalones throws a series of punches but Betoli avoids them all with ease.
Pantalones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Betoli.
Pantalones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pantalones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betoli scores with a punch to the head.
Betoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Betoli avoids the head kick by Pantalones.
Pantalones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Betoli slips under a jab from Pantalones.
Pantalones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Betoli misses.
A big left from Pantalones misses.
Pantalones lands a head kick!
Mario Betoli's cut is getting worse.
Pantalones throws a predictable looking body shot
so Betoli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betoli looking to pass the guard.
Betoli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pantalones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Betoli has Pantalones in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Betoli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Taquito Pantalones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pantalones 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Taquito Pantalones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wenzeslaus Dugald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Assante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assante has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Wenzeslaus Dugald has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wenzeslaus Dugald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvatore Assante!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dugald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assante circles away.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Assante.
A head kick misses from Assante.
Dugald slips a jab from Assante.
Dugald tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Assante lands a head kick!
Dugald takes one to the chin there.
Assante thumps Dugald with a low kick.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald moves away from the strike by Assante.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Assante lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Assante misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dugald fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wenzeslaus Dugald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dugald misses with a takedown attempt - Assante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dugald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assante circles away.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald shoots in but Assante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dugald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dugald walks into a stiff left hand from Assante.
A head kick misses from Assante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald misses with a looping left.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Dugald avoids the head kick by Assante.
Assante lands a nice looking body kick.
Dugald is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dugald shoots for a takedown but Assante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Assante there.
A head kick misses from Assante.
Assante lands a head kick. Dugald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Assante finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Assante.
A head kick from Assante lands but Dugald takes it in his stride.
Assante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugald avoids the head kick by Assante.
Assante throws a head kick that misses.
Dugald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Assante. Assante obviously looking to wear him down.
Dugald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Assante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assante has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Assante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Assante lands with a slapping head kick.
Dugald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salvatore Assante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Assante throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assante throws a head kick but Dugald moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assante - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Assante.
Assante lands a head kick!
Assante connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Assante - that will leave a mark!
Assante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assante scores with a head kick.
Dugald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Assante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Assante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Assante lands with a kick to the temple. Dugald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Assante throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dugald.
Dugald takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dugald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assante throws a head kick that half lands.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Assante dominated that round.
That's time! Dugald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assante. That's going to slow Dugald down.
Assante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Assante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assante with a hook.
Assante chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dugald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Assante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Dugald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assante can pounce on him.
Assante scoring well with a low kick there.
Dugald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Assante throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dugald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dugald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Assante catches Dugald right on the button with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dugald might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Assante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assante digs a good body shot into Dugald's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Assante lands a head kick!
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Assante lands a nice looking body kick.
Assante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assante throws a sloppy head kick and Dugald moves out of range easily.
Salvatore Assante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
A left and a right from Assante both land. Nice combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dugald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Assante - the referee stops the clock and Dugald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Assante. Dugald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dugald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Assante connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Assante lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Assante lands but Dugald takes it in his stride.
Assante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante with a nice cross.
Dugald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wenzeslaus Dugald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assante throws a sloppy head kick and Dugald moves out of range easily.
Assante scores with a head kick.
Assante throws a head kick but Dugald moves out of range.
Assante throws a body punch but Dugald moves out of range.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Dugald looks for a takedown but Assante sprawls well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dugald. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Assante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dugald's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dugald.
A nice inside leg kick there by Assante. That's going to slow Dugald down.
Dugald will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dugald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assante lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Assante keeps Dugald at a distance using the push kick.
Assante scores with a head kick.
Assante fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assante dips to his left and cracks Dugald with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Assante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dugald avoids the head kick by Assante.
A slapping body kick lands there for Assante.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assante.
Assante with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Assante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wenzeslaus Dugald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Assante tries to avoid it but Dugald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Assante to the ground. Assante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Assante lands with a slapping head kick.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante throws a head kick that Dugald semi-blocks.
Assante throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Assante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dugald.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Assante scores with a head kick.
Assante moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dugald avoids the head kick by Assante.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Assante!
An inside leg kick lands from Assante.
Dugald misses with a series of wild punches.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Assante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dugald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dugald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dugald fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Assante. That snapped Dugald's head back.
Assante scores with a jab.
Assante scores with a push kick.
Assante feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dugald's calf.
Assante lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assante throws a head kick that half lands.
Dugald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assante.
Assante throws a head kick but Dugald moves out of range.
Salvatore Assante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Assante keeps Dugald at a distance using the push kick.
Assante lands with a kick to the temple. Dugald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Assante lands but Dugald takes it in his stride.
Assante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Assante feints and then cracks Dugald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dugald down.
Nice uppercut there from Assante.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Assante finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dugald avoids the head kick by Assante.
Assante cracks the inside of Dugald's front leg.
Assante scoring well with a low kick there.
Assante scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dugald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Assante throws a head kick that misses.
Assante lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dugald blocks a head kick by Assante.
Dugald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dugald will feel that in the morning.
Assante throws a nice head kick!
Assante throws a head kick that Dugald semi-blocks.
Assante throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Assante throws a head kick but Dugald moves out of range.
Assante misses with a wild body shot.
Assante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dugald swings for the body but Assante moves out of range.
Assante wants to land a leg kick but Dugald is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Assante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assante throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dugald's head.
Dugald checks a low kick from Assante.
Assante misses with a wild body shot.
Dugald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Assante but Assante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wenzeslaus Dugald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Assante.
Assante throws a low kick, looking for Dugald's leg but Dugald calmly moves out of range.
Assante throws the kick towards the body but Dugald avoids it.
Assante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Assante lands with a straight right. Dugald didn't see that one coming.
Dugald takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dugald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dugald fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugald avoids the head kick by Assante.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assante is looking to slow Dugald down with leg kicks.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Wenzeslaus Dugald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Assante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dugald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Assante pinned against the cage. Assante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Assante tests Dugald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assante throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Assante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assante tries a head kick but it misses.
Assante throws a sloppy head kick and Dugald moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Assante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assante has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvatore Assante!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero has chosen Giant Squid - Panthalassa as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Hero!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hero circles away quickly and effectively.
Hero shoots in looking for a takedown. Baggins tries to sprawl out of it but Hero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baggins, right into the meat.
Hero stalks Baggins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baggins's face. Baggins staggers backwards, shaken.
Hero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hero showed some decent athleticism there.
Baggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero wants to take a breather but Baggins is having none of it.
Baggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baggins wants to get back to his feet.
Baggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins is trying to stand back up but Hero is controlling him
Baggins is refusing to be controlled, as Hero sits in half guard.
Hero moves nicely into side control.
Baggins stops Hero from passing to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Baggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baggins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Baggins doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.
Hero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hero moves away from the strike by Baggins.
No luck for Hero with that takedown attempt.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Baggins misses with a hook.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hero throws a hook but Baggins avoids it easily.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sub Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggins moves into the clinch successfully.
Baggins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baggins has Hero pushed against the cage.
Hero stalls.
Baggins crunches a lovely knee into Hero's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hero is trying to stall.
Baggins breaks the clinch.
Baggins throws a sloppy head kick and Hero moves out of range easily.
Baggins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baggins tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
Baggins throws a body punch but Hero moves out of range.
Hero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baggins can't escape the position.
Hero raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hero landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hero wants to control the pace but Baggins is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins gets back to half guard.
Hero is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baggins throws out a leg kick but Hero moves out of range and Baggins only half commits.
Baggins tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
Hero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baggins sprawls well initially but Hero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hero is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baggins!
Hero can't control as he wanted to and Baggins manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Baggins defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero is trying to control. Baggins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baggins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
Hero drops an elbow to the side of Baggins's head.
Hero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hero thows a huge punch but Baggins dodges it nicely.
Baggins wants to improve his position but Hero is controlling well.
Hero prevents Baggins from standing back up.
Baggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baggins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hero.
Hero stops Baggins from getting back to his feet.
Hero is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baggins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baggins keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins wants to stand but Hero is controlling the position.
Hero wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Baggins wants to stand up but Hero is controlling him.
Baggins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hero blocking some punches.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baggins is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baggins tries a knee to the head but Hero blocks it.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baggins misses with a body shot.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Baggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hero.
Hero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baggins keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero 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!
Hero shoots in but no luck this time.
Hero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggins as he avoids it easily.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Hero.
Hero tries for a takedown but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baggins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick there by Baggins.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baggins. Baggins obviously looking to wear him down.
Frodo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hero shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Baggins.
Hero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baggins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baggins.
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.
Hero won't allow Baggins to get back to his feet.
Hero trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baggins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hero is one step ahead there.
Hero trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Baggins is just out of range.
Hero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Baggins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baggins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hero fails with the takedown
and Baggins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hero checks a leg kick.
Baggins stuns Hero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baggins is looking to clinch.
Baggins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baggins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hero.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baggins. Baggins obviously looking to wear him down.
Baggins tries a head kick but it misses.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Hero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Baggins sneaks back into half guard.
Baggins kicks off Hero and gets to his feet.
Hero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baggins counters with a left and a right that stings Hero.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baggins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baggins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baggins keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hero looks to land a combination but Baggins avoids it well.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baggins.
Hero shoots in but Baggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baggins tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
Hero misses with a wild combination.
Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins looking to throw knees to the head but Hero is blocking nicely.
Baggins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baggins misses with a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hero slows down the pace here.
Baggins has had enough of the clinch but Hero keeps him there for the moment.
Hero stalls.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baggins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hero blocks it with crossed arms.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hero.
Hero landing a few strikes.
Baggins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hero wants to control for a moment but Baggins uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Baggins wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hero manages to get to full guard.
Hero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero drops an elbow to the side of Baggins's head.
Baggins is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baggins is refusing to be controlled, as Hero sits in half guard.
Hero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Hero dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baggins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hero moves out of range of the body kick from Baggins.
A head kick misses from Baggins.
Baggins throws a solid leg kick but Hero takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baggins.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Hero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baggins misses with a wild combination.
Hero lands a with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Baggins.
Baggins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hero trying to control the position from guard on top but Baggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero is standing up over Baggins. Baggins looks to escape but Hero dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baggins!
Baggins taking shots to the head.
Hero working the ground and pound effectively.
Hero working the ground and pound effectively.
Hero wants to control the pace but Baggins is squirming around nicely.
Frodo Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hero landing strikes from the mount.
Hero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hero raining down shots from the mount!
Baggins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hero controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hero has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hero lands with some strikes.
Hero with good strikes from the mount here!
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.
Hero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hero breaks from Baggins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Hero has a good base and remains in mount.
Hero landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sub Hero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hero is landing with some decent strikes but Baggins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hero controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hero 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Hero!
Sub Hero is the new bantamweight champion!
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