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EFC 30 - The Descent PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Wankerl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schaller hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wankerl's entrance music is Voodoo Chile by Jimi Hendrix. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Wankerl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schaller hitman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from hitman as Wankerl shoots in.
Wankerl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
hitman stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Wankerl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wankerl shoots in but hitman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wankerl gets a takedown into half guard.
hitman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wankerl's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wankerl's back!
hitman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wankerl knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wankerl for a finish.
Wankerl rolls, trying to escape but hitman keeps control of the position.
Wankerl defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
hitman looking for the choke but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hitman doesn't have the hooks in and Wankerl manages to turn into his guard.
Wankerl won't allow hitman to sweep him here.
Wankerl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. hitman is keeping the position for now.
hitman looking for a sweep. Not yet hitman, not yet.
hitman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wankerl puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
hitman looks gassed!
hitman is looking for a sweep. Wankerl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wankerl is looking to take a break and control but hitman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
hitman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
hitman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wankerl decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on hitman, up you get!
Wankerl fails with the takedown.
Wankerl tries to close the distance and clinch but hitman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isaac Wankerl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wankerl shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wankerl slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
hitman gets back to full guard.
hitman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wankerl postures up in hitman's guard and throws a big left but hitman blocks it.
Wankerl showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wankerl advances to half guard.
hitman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for hitman.
hitman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wankerl passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wankerl postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for hitman to stand up.
Wankerl misses with a straight left.
Wankerl fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
hitman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wankerl's guard.
hitman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wankerl moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
hitman passes into half guard.
Wankerl is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Wankerl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wankerl shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and hitman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wankerl's guard now.
hitman looking to pass the guard.
Wankerl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
hitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Wankerl is retaining full guard.
hitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wankerl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wankerl throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wankerl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
hitman pushes down on Wankerl's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hitman passes to full mount!
hitman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wankerl is on top in guard.
Wankerl won't allow hitman to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wankerl sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wankerl 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.
hitman is looking for a triangle but Wankerl pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hitman looking for a sweep. Not yet hitman, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wankerl misses with a takedown attempt
and hitman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wankerl!
hitman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Wankerl is now in hitman's guard. A big mistake from hitman there, giving up the dominant position!
Wankerl decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on hitman, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wankerl doesn't succeed with the takedown
and hitman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Wankerl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wankerl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
hitman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wankerl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wankerl is trying to get back to full guard.
hitman wants to pass the guard but Wankerl is defending well.
Wankerl manages to get to full guard.
Wankerl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wankerl is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wankerl with a poor takedown
and hitman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wankerl's guard now.
Wankerl working for a triangle but hitman defends it easily.
Wankerl tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schaller hitman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
hitman shoots in and bounces Wankerl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wankerl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wankerl is looking for a kimura but hitman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wankerl to get the leverage.
Schaller hitman has got the better of the ground game so far.
hitman is looking to improve his position.
Wankerl is trying to control the action in half guard but hitman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
hitman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wankerl controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wankerl seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. hitman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isaac Wankerl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Farrar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shields might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Boyz do Bad Thingz. Jay Farrar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Farrar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrar wants to clinch.
Shields 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.
Farrar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shields chips away with some ground and pound.
Shields has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farrar working a defensive guard here.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrar is retaining full guard.
Shields landing with the ground and pound.
Farrar scores with a nice shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields passes into half guard.
Farrar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shields.
Farrar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrar's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farrar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Farrar is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
Farrar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farrar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Farrar looking for a sweep. Not yet Farrar, not yet.
Shields lands a couple of elbows.
Farrar punching from the bottom - just letting Shields know he's still in a fight.
Shields trying to control but Farrar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Farrar is keeping the position.
Farrar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farrar is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrar is retaining full guard.
Shields postures up in Farrar's guard and throws a big left but Farrar blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farrar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shields to the mat! Shields manages to get full guard.
Farrar looks gassed!
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Farrar tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Shields lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Farrar hang on?
Shields is going olschool here, as he tries to force Farrar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Farrar shrugs it off.
Farrar is desperately trying to improve his position but Shields has a good base and remains in mount.
Shields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is stalling here but it's allowed Farrar to get half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shields advances nicely into full mount.
Shields postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Farrar looks a forlorn figure.
Farrar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farrar is trying to escape the mount.
Shields tries to control but Farrar wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields with shots to the head and body - Farrar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Farrar is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Farrar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Shields dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shields scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shields throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shields throws a front kick aimed at Farrar's knee but Farrar avoids it well.
Shields will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shields shoots in and drives through. Farrar sprawls well.
Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Farrar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Farrar trying to control but Shields flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Farrar fending off the submission attempt from Shields.
Farrar breaks Shields's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Farrar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shields is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
BOOM! Shields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.
Farrar working to try and regain half guard.
Farrar tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Farrar is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shields looking to control but Farrar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shields controlling from the full mount.
Farrar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farrar is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
Peter Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields punishing his opponent with strikes.
Farrar is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Farrar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Farrar is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields landing strikes from the mount.
Farrar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farrar's head.
Shields passes into side control, despite Farrar's attempt to control the position.
Shields scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields moves into full mount!
Shields working the ground and pound effectively.
Shields trying to control but Farrar is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields scoring with strikes but Farrar is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Shields dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Farrar wants to get back to full guard but Shields has passed into side control.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shields lands a big shot there that rocks Farrar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Farrar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Farrar is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shields landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a nice shot to the head.
Shields trying to control but Farrar is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Shields.
Farrar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Farrar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Farrar is trying to stand.
Shields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shields dominating with strikes here.
Shields raining down shots from the mount!
Shields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farrar tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Farrar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farrar can do to turn this around?
Farrar taking shots to the head.
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!
Shields with good strikes from the mount here!
Farrar tries to lock up and control but Shields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shields looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farrar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Farrar wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Farrar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Peter Shields is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields working the ground and pound effectively.
Shields controlling from mount.
Farrar tries to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
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.
Shields with good strikes from the mount here!
Shields working Farrar over with strikes here.
Shields wants to control the pace but Farrar is squirming around nicely.
Shields controlling the pace for now.
Farrar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Farrar gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields controlling from the top position.
Jay Farrar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shields passes Farrar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shields 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Joshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Nelson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Just Joshin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Just Joshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Joshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Nelson misses.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joshin regains guard immediately.
Joshin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson won't allow Joshin to sweep him here.
Joshin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson postures up.
Joshin wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joshin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nelson escapes and throws Joshin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nelson happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson decides to stand back up.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshin circles away.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson tries to bum rush Joshin with a series of wild strikes but Joshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Joshin closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson lands with a hook. Joshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Joshin against the cage.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joshin regains guard.
Nelson won't allow Joshin to sweep him here.
Joshin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joshin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nelson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshin is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joshin trying to control here.
Joshin is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joshin is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson prevents Joshin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nelson looks to clinch
and Joshin counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Joshin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joshin works his way into full mount!
Joshin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Joshin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Nelson manages to regain half guard.
Joshin trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard.
Nelson has his hands on Joshin's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Joshin tries to pass.
Joshin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Joshin is looking to pass Nelson's guard but actually Nelson recovers to full guard.
Joshin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joshin, into his guard.
Joshin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Joshin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Joshin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Nelson staying busy and making it hard for Joshin to control.
Joshin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joshin doesn't have the hooks in and Nelson manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nelson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joshin is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Joshin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joshin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nelson jumps into side control!
Joshin is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nelson stalls from top position.
Joshin tries to improve position but can't.
Joshin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joshin is looking to reverse the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson clinches.
Joshin prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Joshin manages to get underhooks.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshin has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Joshin keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Joshin has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Joshin misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Joshin.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joshin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Just Joshin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Joshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Joshin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
DJ Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshin tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joshin shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Joshin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Joshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joshin counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Just Joshin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshin wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson has Joshin pulled in close to control his posture.
Joshin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Joshin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Joshin stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joshin working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshin swings around for an armbar but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joshin's guard.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joshin working a defensive guard here.
Joshin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nelson has picked Joshin up and slammed him! Joshin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nelson manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joshin tries to control but Nelson manages to take his back.
Nelson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has the hooks in. Joshin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joshin breaks Nelson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Joshin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Joshin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joshin wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joshin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Joshin keeps moving.
Joshin working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshin trying to get back to full guard but Nelson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Nelson.
Well Nelson 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 Suge Night 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... DJ Nelson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blackjack Mulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulligan has chosen Superstition as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Morris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Morris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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229 lbs
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240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
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, Blackjack Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Morris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mulligan throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
Mulligan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mulligan misses with a wild combination.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mulligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Mulligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morris throws a combination. Mulligan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mulligan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Mulligan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morris showed some decent athleticism there.
Morris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mulligan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morris.
Morris prevents Mulligan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan is defending against the submission attempts here by Morris.
Morris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morris works his way into full mount!
Morris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mulligan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mulligan tries to reverse the position but Morris maintains control.
Morris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mulligan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mulligan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mulligan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mulligan is pressing down on Morris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan trying to keep a closed guard but Morris is proving a slippery customer.
Mulligan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morris wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
Mulligan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mulligan's guard.
Morris is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris wants to pass to mount but Mulligan is defending the position.
Morris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Mulligan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morris's back!
Morris breaks Mulligan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mulligan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mulligan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Mulligan looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulligan, not yet.
Mulligan striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems.
Morris wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mulligan misses with a low kick.
Morris connects with a crisp jab.
Morris scores with a body shot.
Morris defending well as Mulligan loads up on a big left hand.
Morris lands a two punch combo.
Morris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morris.
Morris lands with a right hand.
Mulligan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Morris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mulligan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Morris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Mulligan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mulligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morris looking to slow down the pace here.
Mulligan takes a shot to the head.
Morris lands a right hand.
Morris breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Morris.
Blackjack Mulligan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mulligan looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Mulligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Morris sprawls well. He's pushed Mulligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mulligan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morris shoots in and bounces Mulligan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Morris drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Morris off! Morris jumps back into Mulligan's guard.
Mulligan tries to strike from the bottom.
Mulligan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Mulligan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morris's guard.
Mulligan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mulligan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mulligan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulligan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris is looking for a triangle but Mulligan pushes his legs off easily.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there.
Mulligan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morris keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mulligan chips away with some ground and pound.
Morris has his foot on Mulligan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulligan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mulligan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mulligan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mulligan postures up in Morris's guard and throws a big left but Morris blocks it.
Mulligan throwing strikes but missing.
Morris has his foot on Mulligan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mulligan works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulligan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mulligan manages to get himself to full guard.
Morris trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Morris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mulligan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan looking to control.
Mulligan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mulligan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morris circles away quickly and effectively.
Mulligan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mulligan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mulligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Mulligan. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
Mulligan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Mulligan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morris has closed the distance and engaged Mulligan in a clinch.
Morris manages to break the clinch.
Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mulligan 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.
Jack Morris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mulligan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris pushes Mulligan away with a front kick.
Mulligan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt.
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morris connects with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Morris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morris moves away from the strike by Mulligan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulligan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mulligan stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
Morris is trying to control the position but Mulligan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mulligan stands up over Morris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mulligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mulligan connects with a couple of short punches.
Mulligan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mulligan stands up from Morris's guard - Mulligan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Morris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mulligan sprawls well initially but Morris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mulligan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mulligan is refusing to be controlled, as Morris sits in half guard.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Jack Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
Morris is keen to just control but Mulligan is a slippery customer.
Mulligan moves into full guard.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morris content to stall in guard here.
Morris drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morris jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Mulligan.
Mulligan striking off his back but it's not causing Morris any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mulligan's guard.
Morris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mulligan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mulligan tries to roll over but Morris keeps him under control.
Morris decides to return to a standing position.
Morris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mulligan's waist but Mulligan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morris off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Morris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mulligan forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Morris to work.
Morris seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Mulligan.
Mulligan tries to work over Morris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulligan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mulligan has him pressed against the cage.
Morris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Blackjack Mulligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mulligan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mulligan moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
Morris scores with a one two! Mulligan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mulligan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morris moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Mulligan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morris 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Morris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Opferstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Opferstock!
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, Kirill Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opferstock swats away the attempt to clinch by Filipovic.
Opferstock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Opferstock's calf.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Opferstock circles away and keeps his distance.
Opferstock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Lars Opferstock has been cut.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filipovic with a knee to the head.
Opferstock is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Opferstock has his back to the cage.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Opferstock trying to control the position but instead, Filipovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Opferstock into the cage.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Opferstock blocks with his arms.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Filipovic.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head.
Opferstock is breathing heavily.
Filipovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Filipovic.
Filipovic landing knees to the head.
Opferstock is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Opferstock has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipovic.
A right hand to the body from Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filipovic lands an elbow that stopped Opferstock in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipovic as Opferstock tries to tie him up.
Filipovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Filipovic.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Filipovic.
Opferstock pressing his opponent against the cage.
Opferstock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opferstock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Opferstock looking to stall.
Filipovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filipovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Opferstock's defenses.
Opferstock trying to stall but Filipovic improves his position.
Opferstock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filipovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Opferstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Filipovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.
Filipovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Opferstock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lars Opferstock's cut is getting worse.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow.
Filipovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Filipovic.
Opferstock taking a breather.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Opferstock's ribcage.
Filipovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Opferstock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Filipovic lands an elbow that stopped Opferstock in his tracks for a moment.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Opferstock trying to stall but Filipovic improves his position.
Filipovic blocks a body shot from Opferstock.
Opferstock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Filipovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Opferstock backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipovic.
Opferstock avoids the elbow strike from Filipovic, against the cage.
Opferstock leaning against his opponent.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipovic throws an elbow that misses.
Filipovic blocks the elbow strike.
Filipovic blocks a body shot from Opferstock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic crunches a lovely knee into Opferstock's ribcage.
Opferstock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Filipovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Opferstock 's eye.
Filipovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Opferstock backwards.
Opferstock wants to stall.
Filipovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filipovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Opferstock backwards.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Opferstock wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Filipovic as the two fighters clinch.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Still in the clinch, Filipovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Opferstock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Opferstock managing to block the knees to the body from Filipovic.
Filipovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Opferstock up against the cage.
Filipovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Opferstock.
Opferstock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Opferstock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Opferstock has Filipovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Opferstock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Filipovic tumbling to the mat - Opferstock dives into Filipovic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Opferstock won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Filipovic looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Opferstock drops back looking for a leg! Filipovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Filipovic manages to kick Opferstock off! Opferstock jumps back into Filipovic's guard.
Opferstock stops Filipovic from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Opferstock'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.
Filipovic keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Filipovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Opferstock clinches with his opponent.
Filipovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Filipovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Filipovic lands a shot to the body.
Opferstock is trying to stall.
Filipovic lands with a right to the head.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Opferstock goes for a takedown attempt but Filipovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Opferstock gets the takedown into side control.
Opferstock has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Filipovic!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Opferstock wants to control the pace but Filipovic is squirming around nicely.
Opferstock swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Filipovic is now in Opferstock's guard. A big mistake from Opferstock there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opferstock looking to control.
Opferstock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Filipovic has passed into half guard!
Opferstock is looking for a sweep. Filipovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Opferstock actively working from the bottom here.
Opferstock throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Filipovic is going to stand back up.
Opferstock tries to get to full guard but Filipovic has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Filipovic rushes Opferstock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Opferstock.
Opferstock trying to land knees to the body.
Filipovic lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Opferstock looking to stall.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Filipovic lands an elbow just above Opferstock 's eye.
Opferstock takes an elbow to the temple.
Filipovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opferstocks head.
Opferstock taking a breather.
Opferstock tries to score a body lock takedown but Filipovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Opferstock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filipovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Opferstock.
Kirill Filipovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Opferstock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lars Opferstock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Opferstock taking a breather.
Filipovic lands a knee to the body.
Filipovic landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Filipovic.
Filipovic lands an elbow inside that Opferstock shrugs off.
Filipovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Opferstock wants to stall.
Filipovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Opferstock backwards.
Opferstock tries to stall but Filipovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Filipovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Opferstock backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Filipovic.
Filipovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Opferstock's face.
Filipovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Filipovic connects with a knee to the head.
Opferstock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filipovic can't fight it off and eventually Opferstock manages to take the fight to the floor. Filipovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Opferstock looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic pushes Opferstock off and scrambles back to his feet.
Opferstock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filipovic's guard.
Filipovic trying to control the position here.
Opferstock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Filipovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Filipovic has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Filipovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Opferstock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Filipovic tries to keep at a distance but Opferstock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Opferstock just leaning against Filipovic, taking a breather.
Filipovic with a knee to the head.
Opferstock is looking to control Filipovic's arms but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Opferstock has his back to the cage.
Filipovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Opferstock is trying to maintain a safe position but Filipovic gets an underhook and turns Opferstock into the cage.
Filipovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Opferstock or not.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Filipovic has Opferstock pressed against the cage.
Opferstock tries for a takedown but Filipovic manages to get underhooks.
Filipovic scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Filipovic landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filipovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Opferstock up against the cage.
Opferstock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Opferstock stalling in the clinch but Filipovic improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic scores with a knee to the head.
Opferstock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Filipovic prevents it.
Filipovic lands a knee to the head.
Filipovic letting Opferstock take a breather here.
Filipovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filipovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filipovic scores with a shot to the side of Opferstock's head.
Filipovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Opferstock blocks with his arms.
Opferstock has Filipovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filipovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Opferstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opferstock is trying to trip Filipovic. He has hold of a leg but Filipovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Opferstock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Opferstock wants to control from the top but Filipovic keeps moving.
Opferstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opferstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Filipovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Opferstock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filipovic is keeping the position for now.
Opferstock won't allow Filipovic to sweep him here.
Opferstock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opferstock is looking to take a break and control but Filipovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Filipovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lars Opferstock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filipovic looks to clinch
and Opferstock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Opferstock won't allow Filipovic to get back to his feet.
Filipovic keeping moving, preventing Opferstock from controlling successfully.
Opferstock slips nicely into half guard.
Opferstock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filipovic keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opferstock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Filipovic is looking to improve his position.
Opferstock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filipovic defending well though.
Opferstock trying to control from half guard but Filipovic is working away.
Lars Opferstock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Filipovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Opferstock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirill Filipovic.
I've got Filipovic 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Filipovic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lurppa Korva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wicliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurppa Korva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lurppa Korva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom Wicliffe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korva shoots in for a takedown but Wicliffe shows good takedown defense.
Korva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wicliffe but Wicliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurppa Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicliffe stalks Korva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korva's face. Korva staggers backwards, shaken.
Wicliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lurppa Korva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wicliffe!
Korva forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wicliffe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Korva's arms.
Wicliffe wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korva tightening his grip on Wicliffe, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicliffe trying to control the hands but Korva breaks the grip.
Korva working for a choke but Wicliffe is defending well.
Wicliffe tries to break free.
Wicliffe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.
Wicliffe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Korva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Korva doesn't have the hooks in and Wicliffe manages to turn into his guard.
Korva looking for a sweep. Not yet Korva, not yet.
Wicliffe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Korva working for a triangle but Wicliffe defends it easily.
Korva is breathing heavily.
Korva looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wicliffe!
Korva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wicliffe is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wicliffe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Korva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wicliffe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Korva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Korva trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wicliffe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Korva or perhaps it was just good defense by Wicliffe which made him look bad.
Good exchange - Wicliffe coming out on top.
Wicliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Korva. Korva gets slowly back to his feet.
Wicliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Korva throws a body punch but Wicliffe moves out of range.
Korva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurppa Korva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Wicliffe as Korva shoots in.
Korva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Wicliffe wants to sweep here but Korva controlling him for the moment.
Wicliffe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korva stops Wicliffe from standing up.
Korva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wicliffe is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Wicliffe, not yet.
Wicliffe trying to control the position here.
Wicliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wicliffe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korva's head.
Dom Wicliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicliffe's waist but Wicliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Korva off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicliffe cracks Korva on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Korva falls backwards against the cage. Wicliffe follows up with more strikes that drop Korva to his knees. Wicliffe keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Korva! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Wicliffe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Herugrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baeng comes to the cage accompanied by UGK - Wood Wheel. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vik Baeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Herugrim!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Herugrim misses.
Herugrim waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Baeng.
Baeng throws a body punch but Herugrim moves out of range.
Herugrim misses with a wild body shot.
Baeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herugrim throws out the jab.
Herugrim misses with a looping left.
Herugrim slips a straight right by Baeng.
A telegraphed right hand from Baeng misses the target.
Herugrim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herugrim.
Herugrim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Baeng misses.
Herugrim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeng ducks under a wild hook from Herugrim.
Herugrim misses with a takedown attempt - Baeng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herugrim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baeng.
Baeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herugrim missing with a left hand there. Baeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herugrim swings for the body but Baeng moves out of range.
Herugrim misses with a hook to the body
and Baeng counters with a right hand to the body.
Baeng lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Conan Herugrim has been cut.
Herugrim just misses with a punch to the body.
Vik Baeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baeng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herugrim at a distance.
Herugrim looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herugrim.
Herugrim throws a sloppy body shot
and Baeng counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vik Baeng!
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