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EFC 29 - New Management PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between reece foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen has chosen Firestarter by Prodigy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Justin Allen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, reece foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
foster scores with a jab to the head.
foster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
foster misses with a hook.
foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from foster.
Allen slips a straight right by foster.
foster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen blocks a head kick by foster.
foster throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen clinches with his opponent.
foster has Allen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Allen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Allen lands a knee to the head.
Allen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
foster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen lands an elbow just above foster 's eye.
The is referee keeping an eye on foster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Allen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Allen with a knee to the head.
Allen just leaning against foster, taking a breather.
foster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Allen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for reece foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Allen looks gassed!
Allen wants to break free but foster has control.
A knee to the head by Allen.
foster is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Allen misses with a knee strike.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. foster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
foster lands with a cross.
foster throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen tries to clinch but foster moves out of range.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - foster circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
foster misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen wants to clinch.
foster stalks Allen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Allen's face. Allen staggers backwards, shaken.
Allen avoids a punch combination nicely.
foster misses with the combination.
Allen defending well as foster loads up on a big left hand.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - foster circles away.
Allen is looking to clinch.
Allen rushes foster and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Allen lands a nice elbow.
foster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
foster tries for a takedown but Allen manages to get underhooks.
Allen has foster pressed against the cage.
foster tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
foster goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen is looking to clinch but foster is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - foster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
foster throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
reece foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
foster misses with the combination.
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.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from foster.
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Allen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through foster's defenses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen lands a damaging elbow.
Allen misses with a knee strike.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen is fighting off a takedown attempt but foster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Allen to the mat. Allen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
foster wants to stand but Allen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Allen working for a triangle but foster defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
reece foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen blocks a jab.
foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
foster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Justin Allen has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
foster throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
foster lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
foster keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
foster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
foster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
foster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
foster looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
foster misses with a looping left.
foster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen moves out of range as foster strikes.
Allen defending well as foster loads up on a big left hand.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from foster.
Allen tries to clinch but foster moves out of range.
foster looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from foster.
foster throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen is looking to clinch but foster is avoiding it.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen keeps control of foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Allen.
foster has Allen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. foster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Allen tumbling to the mat - foster dives into Allen's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen passes foster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
foster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Allen is working for a submission of some sort.
Allen wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Allen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and foster defends it well.
Allen trying to control the action but foster is working from the bottom.
Allen is working for a kimura but foster is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
reece foster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Allen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen moves away from the strike by foster.
foster keeps the fight on the outside.
foster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but foster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen wants to clinch up but foster keeps it at a distance.
foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
foster throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
foster lands a jab.
foster misses with a looping left.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from foster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Allen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but foster blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen lands an elbow just above foster 's eye.
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen slips a jab from foster.
foster throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
foster throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
foster works over Allen's head and body with a nice combination.
foster connects with a jab.
Allen shoots in but foster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
foster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
foster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
foster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
foster misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
reece foster is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from foster.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
reece foster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
reece foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen forces foster back against the cage and clinches.
foster looking for a takedown.
foster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Allen is trying to maintain a safe position but foster gets an underhook and turns Allen into the cage.
foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but foster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
foster throws a combination. Allen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen tries to move into range but foster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but foster pushes him off.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by foster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of foster.
Allen is looking to clinch.
foster misses with a straight right.
foster swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by foster!
foster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen has time to react.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
foster keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allen tries to clinch but foster is having none of it.
Justin Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
foster scores with a nice right hand.
foster throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
foster tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from foster misses its intended target.
Allen wants to clinch up but foster keeps it at a distance.
foster misses with a wild body shot.
reece foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
reece foster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for foster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... reece foster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Grim knocking on your Door as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gene White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas misses with a two punch combination.
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White misses with a double jab
and Dallas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dallas is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dallas wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dallas drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White!
Dallas is breathing heavily.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries for a kimura but Dallas is defending well.
Dallas is looking for a sweep.
Dallas wants to control but White postures up.
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.
White has hold of Dallas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dallas seems comfortable defending it but White has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dallas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dallas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but White couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gene White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Brian has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Brian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Foot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foot is out of range and Brian settles back down.
A head kick misses from Foot.
Foot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot 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.
Foot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foot scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Shane Brian has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Foot.
Brian has managed to clinch.
Foot takes an elbow to the temple.
Foot can't break the clinch.
Brian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Foot manages to break the clinch.
Brian throws a leg kick which misses Foot's front leg but catches the back leg as Foot tries to avoid it.
Brian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brian backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foot throws a hook to the side of Brian's head but Brian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brian shoots in for a double leg but Foot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foot tries to bum rush Brian with a series of wild strikes but Brian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Foot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brian.
Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Foot.
Foot throws a nice looking combination but Brian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brian moves in looking to clinch but Foot pushes him off.
Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Brian shoots for a takedown but Foot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Foot moves out of range as Brian strikes.
Brian wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brian dodges the punch combination from Foot.
Brian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brian's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brian counters by clinching up.
Brian throws an elbow that misses.
Brian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foot throws a combination that misses
and Brian counters with a nice body kick.
Brian fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Brian.
Brian is breathing heavily.
Brian looks to land a body kick but Foot moved away.
Brian throws a head kick that misses
and Foot counters with a good low kick that Brian was not able to check.
George Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foot tries a head kick but it misses.
Brian tries to clinch but Foot moves out of range.
A head kick by Foot misses
and Brian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Foot throws a sloppy head kick and Brian moves out of range easily.
Brian throws a sloppy body shot
and Foot counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Foot.
Brian tries to clinch up.
Foot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Foot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for Foot.
A cross from Foot lands.
Foot misses with a combination
and Brian counters with a head kick.
Brian tries to clinch up.
Brian blocks a head kick by Foot.
Foot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brian's calf.
Foot swings for the body but Brian moves out of range.
Brian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brian throws a head kick that misses.
Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Foot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brian counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Brian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Brian as he checks the leg kick.
Foot tries to keep at a distance but Brian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Foot breaks the clinch.
Foot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foot thinking.
Brian throws a head kick that misses.
Brian lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brian.
Brian tries to clinch up but Foot circles away and keeps his distance.
Brian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brian throws a head kick but Foot moves out of range.
Brian is looking to clinch but Foot is avoiding it.
Brian moves into range and clinches up with Foot.
Foot manages to break the clinch.
Brian is looking to wear down Foot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foot goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Foot throws a sloppy head kick and Brian moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot moves out of range of the body kick.
Foot throws a nice looking combination but Brian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shane Brian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brian throws a body kick that misses.
Foot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foot throws a combination that misses
and Brian counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brian tries to clinch there but Foot circles away.
Brian throws a right hand that Foot ducks under and follows up with a left that Foot also avoids with ease.
Brian swinging wilding here.
Brian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good leg kick by Foot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foot lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Foot cracks Brian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foot throws a head kick that misses
and Brian counters with a one-two to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Foot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot throws a leg kick which misses Brian's front leg but catches the back leg as Brian tries to avoid it.
Foot is looking to score with low kicks.
Foot misses with a series of wild punches.
Foot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Foot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George Foot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Foot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brian throws a nice head kick!
Foot lands a nice shot that snaps Brian's head back.
Brian moves out of range of the strikes.
Foot throws a head kick but Brian moves out of range.
Foot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foot misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foot scoring well with a low kick there.
George Foot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brian falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Foot throws a lazy head kick
and Brian counters with a two punch combo.
Foot scores with a three punch combo!
Foot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shane Brian's cut is getting worse.
Foot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brian.
Foot misses with a few strikes there.
Foot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Foot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brian backs up against the cage.
Brian misses with a head kick.
Brian moves forwards but Foot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foot is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brian circles away quickly and effectively.
Foot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foot misses with a two punch combination.
Foot just misses with a punch to the body.
Foot misses with the combination.
Brian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foot misses with a series of wild punches.
Foot lands with a nice combination. Brian backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brian looks to clinch
and Foot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Foot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Brian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Foot scores with a three punch combo!
Brian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brian moves in looking to clinch but Foot pushes him off.
Foot throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Brian misses.
Brian cracks Foot with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Brian blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foot.
Foot throws a series of punches but Brian moves out of range.
Brian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Foot does no damage.
Foot throws a head kick that misses
and Brian counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brian.
Brian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foot circles away.
Foot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brian throws a body punch but Foot moves out of range.
Brian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Foot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brian wants to clinch.
Brian misses with an uppercut.
Brian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foot counters with a stiff right hand.
Foot tries a head kick but it misses.
Foot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brian.
Foot thows a leg kick but Brian checks it
and Brian counters with a one-two to the body.
George Foot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Foot.
Brian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Foot counters with a low kick, right behind Brian 's knee.
Foot tries a head kick but it misses.
Foot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Foot both land. Nice combination.
Foot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foot avoids the head kick by Brian.
Brian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foot avoids the elbow strike from Brian, against the cage.
Brian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foot tries to land a knee to the head but Brian blocks with his arms.
Brian taking a breather.
Foot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brian is pressed up against the cage. Foot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brian down to the mat. Brian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Foot counters with a right hand to the body.
Brian avoids the head kick by Foot.
Foot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Foot counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brian counters with a nice body kick.
Brian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foot can pounce on him.
Brian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Foot counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Brian.
Foot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foot throws a right hand that Brian ducks under and follows up with a left that Brian also avoids with ease.
Foot misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Foot.
Shane Brian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foot throws a head kick that misses.
Foot throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Foot throws a nice looking combination but Brian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Foot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Foot!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Randy George was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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209 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy George!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak looks for a takedown but George sprawls well.
George with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Novak counter with a right hand.
Novak with a lazy takedown attempt
and George counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novak won't be happy with that.
Novak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novak is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Novak gets full guard.
Novak looking for a sweep. Not yet Novak, not yet.
Novak being controlled here, momentarily.
Novak trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak being controlled here, momentarily.
I looks like George might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
George decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Novak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and George counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novak's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though.
Novak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. George gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Novak is trying to keep George in close.
Novak keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Novak keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
George decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Novak, up you get!
George shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
George trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Novak tries to reverse the position but George maintains control.
Novak tries to hold on but George postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
George trying to control but Novak is having none of it.
George content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George lands a nice shot to the head.
George can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape.
George prevents Novak from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
George looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
George is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Novak can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Novak is wriggling around trying to escape.
George trying to control but Novak is having none of it.
Novak is trying to escape the mount.
George can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy George dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Novak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Novak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
George is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Novak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, George has managed to escape the submission attempt.
George tries to hold on but Novak postures up.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randy George just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt
and George counters with a shoot takedown. Novak fights it but they end up in guard.
George must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak being controlled here, momentarily.
Novak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Novak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
George wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Randy George has got the better of the ground game so far.
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
George gets to his feet. Novak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
George looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Novak!
George can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape.
George prevents Novak from getting the reversal.
George sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Novak is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
George landing strikes, looking to finish!
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
George seems to be working for a kimura but Novak defends the submission attempt.
Novak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Novak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Novak is refusing to be controlled, as George sits in half guard.
George trying to control the pace.
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.
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novak keeps working.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randy George just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
George misses with a takedown
and Novak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Novak.
George keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
George trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
Novak advances to half guard.
Novak is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy George will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
George shoots in and bounces Novak off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
George is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Novak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Novak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for George!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak wants to take George's back here but George is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Novak is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, George has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Novak is trying to take his opponent's back.
George is desperately trying to improve his position but Novak has a good base and remains in mount.
George wants to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Novak working for a guillotine from mount but George is in no mood to give up.
George wants to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
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.
Novak is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. George can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
George wants to hold on but Novak pushes him away.
Novak jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but George manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Novak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is not content to let Novak control the position.
Novak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. George knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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Novak working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Despite being in the dominant position, Randy George just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Novak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and George counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novak's guard now.
Novak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
George controls from within his opponent's guard.
Novak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy George.
Well George 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 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy George!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. Rogers has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls by Metallica as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rogers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rogers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Dawson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Rogers holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rogers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers jabs at Dawson's body.
Rogers throws a left that rocks Dawson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rogers dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dawson regain composure!
Dawson is rocked!
It looks like Dudley Dawson has been cut.
Dawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rogers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawson in his tracks.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rogers controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dawson gets back to half guard.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rogers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rogers stands up out of the half guard.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rogers.
Rogers stands up from Dawson's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson looks to clinch
and Rogers counters with a two punch combo.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson throws a combination that misses
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Rogers.
Rogers loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a series of strikes. Dawson will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rogers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rogers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dawson moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dawson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dudley Dawson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through Dawson's defenses.
Dawson throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers moves into the clinch.
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Dawson has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers connects with a looping right hand.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Dawson shakes it off.
Rogers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rogers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers wants a takedown.
Dawson pulls guard successfully.
Dawson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Rogers stands up from Dawson's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
Joe Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson misses the jab.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
Dawson closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Nice shot by Dawson.
Dawson has a takedown stuffed.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Rogers is avoiding it.
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
Dawson with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson thinking.
Dawson throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Rogers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson fails with the takedown
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rogers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.
Rogers decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dudley Dawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Joe Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Dawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Rogers moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Rogers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson with a poor takedown
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rogers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rogers throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson misses with a takedown
and Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dawson lands with an overhand left.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Dawson goes for a takedown attempt but Rogers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rogers controlling from the top position.
Rogers stands up and waves to Dawson to follow him.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Rogers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Rogers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dawson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Dawson to control.
Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joe Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dawson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Joe Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers 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 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Tudeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Pollard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Pollard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jimmy Tudeski's chin.
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254 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Tudeski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Pollard!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Tudeski both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Craig Pollard has been cut.
Pollard tries to clinch but Tudeski moves out of range.
Pollard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pollard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tudeski is looking to clinch.
Tudeski blocks a head kick by Pollard.
Pollard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tudeski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pollard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tudeski's elbow.
Tudeski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pollard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Tudeski.
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!
Tudeski scores with a knee to the head.
Tudeski stops a takedown attempt from Pollard.
Pollard looks gassed!
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tudeski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pollard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pollard misses with some punches.
Tudeski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollard or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeski lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Tudeski.
Tudeski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tudeski connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tudeski.
Knees to the body from Tudeski.
Tudeski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tudeski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tudeski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Tudeski.
Tudeski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tudeski lands a nice elbow.
Tudeski lands with a left to the head.
Tudeski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tudeski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tudeski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tudeski.
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Tudeski.
Still in the clinch, Tudeski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tudeski leaning against his opponent.
Pollard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tudeski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudeski lands an uppercut.
Pollard looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tudeski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pollard blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tudeski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pollard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Pollard.
Pollard pulls guard successfully.
Pollard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tudeski is defending well. Pollard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tudeski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pollard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Pollard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Won Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Brickhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Won Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Brickhead!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brickhead as he jumps to the side.
Low closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brickhead is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brickhead is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brickhead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low throws an elbow but Brickhead slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brickhead tries to clinch up but Low circles away and keeps his distance.
Low gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Low tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brickhead swivels and escapes.
Brickhead swings for the body but Low moves out of range.
Low tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Low misses with a takedown attempt - Brickhead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Low. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brickhead throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Won Low has been cut.
Brickhead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Low is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low misses with a takedown attempt - Brickhead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brickhead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brickhead lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brickhead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brickhead scores with a hook to the body. Low takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brickhead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brickhead grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Low takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Brickhead cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Brickhead!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicky Salita could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Clapton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicky Salita!
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, Eric Clapton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salita.
Clapton tries for a takedown but Salita circles away easily
and Salita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clapton's guard.
Clapton wants to get back to his feet but Salita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clapton looking for a sweep. Not yet Clapton, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clapton is on top in guard.
Clapton throws a sloppy strike and Salita has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Clapton is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Salita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Salita!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Reincarneited (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davi Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Reincarneited!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reincarneited throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reincarneited rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Helio Reincarneited seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reincarneited 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.
Reincarneited trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reincarneited passes into half guard.
Reincarneited is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Reincarneited eventually gives up the hold.
Reincarneited throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is not content to let Reincarneited control the position.
Reincarneited has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reincarneited blocks a head kick by Silva.
Reincarneited swinging wilding here.
A right-left combo lands from Reincarneited.
Reincarneited jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Reincarneited. That snapped Silva's head back.
Reincarneited shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Reincarneited throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reincarneited throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reincarneited off to one side.
A head kick lands from Silva that sends Reincarneited to the canvas. Reincarneited tries to scramble back to his feet but Silva brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Helio Reincarneited has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Reincarneited is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reincarneited tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reincarneited is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Reincarneited is right now.
Reincarneited is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reincarneited gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reincarneited does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reincarneited is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reincarneited trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Reincarneited is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reincarneited.
Reincarneited is trying to control but Silva is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
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.
Silva blocking the ground and pound.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Reincarneited is having none of it.
Reincarneited fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Reincarneited goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
Silva is sitting in close to Reincarneited's body. Reincarneited has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Silva is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Silva is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Reincarneited.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Reincarneited!
Helio Reincarneited is the new light heavyweight champion!
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