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MGL Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Never Faulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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193 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Never Faulter! 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, Jamal Nelson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Never Faulter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Never Faulter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Never Faulter tries to move to mount but Nelson blocks the move with his legs. Never Faulter wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy. Nelson is looking for a sweep. Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Nelson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Never Faulter tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson tries to bum rush Never Faulter with a series of wild strikes but Never Faulter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense. Never Faulter dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Never Faulter moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Nelson can't break the clinch.
Never Faulter has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Never Faulter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Never Faulter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body punch from Nelson - that landed with a thud.
Never Faulter blocks an uppercut.
Never Faulter prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch. Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Never Faulter keeps him there for the moment. Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Never Faulter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Never Faulter keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Never Faulter manages to break the clinch.
Jamal Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from Nelson misses. A punch combination from Nelson misses. A punch combination from Nelson misses. Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson tries to bum rush Never Faulter with a series of wild strikes but Never Faulter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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. Never Faulter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes. Nelson tries to clinch but Never Faulter moves away and Never Faulter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Never Faulter. Never Faulter jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
Never Faulter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Never Faulter is proving hard to escape from. Nelson looks gassed! Never Faulter controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nelson gets to his feet - Never Faulter follows without any prompting. Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Nelson tries to clinch but Never Faulter moves out of range. Never Faulter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nelson throws a combination that misses and Never Faulter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard. Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Never Faulter tries to pass. Nelson trying to control the position.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck. Nelson kicks Never Faulter off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily. Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Never Faulter counters with a nice double leg into guard. Never Faulter with a nice head shot there. Never Faulter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Never Faulter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Never Faulter trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. Nelson working for a triangle but Never Faulter defends it easily.
Never Faulter wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position. Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Never Faulter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Never Faulter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nelson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Never Faulter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nelson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Never Faulter's back instead. Never Faulter trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Never Faulter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Never Faulter looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Never Faulter is trying is best to control the position here. Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Never Faulter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nelson is looking for a kimura but Never Faulter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage. Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Never Faulter slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Never Faulter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Never Faulter passes to side control. Never Faulter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nelson some visible discomfort.
Nelson is trying to improve his position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nelson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Never Faulter pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Never Faulter dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Nelson. Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Never Faulter is out of range. Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Never Faulter has him pressed against the cage. Never Faulter keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Never Faulter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy. Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Never Faulter won't allow it.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nelson. Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Never Faulter has him pressed against the cage. Never Faulter managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Never Faulter checks a leg kick. Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nelson working for a triangle but Never Faulter defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nelson is looking for a triangle but Never Faulter pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Never Faulter trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Never Faulter is one step ahead there. Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Never Faulter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Never Faulter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Never Faulter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Never Faulter stops Nelson from standing up. Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Nelson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Never Faulter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nelson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Never Faulter's back instead. Nelson working for a choke but Never Faulter reverses nicely into Nelson 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson working for a triangle but Never Faulter defends it easily.
Nelson pushes Never Faulter off and gets back to his feet.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Never Faulter avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Never Faulter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Never Faulter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Never Faulter circles away and keeps his distance. Never Faulter fails in his attempt to clinch. Never Faulter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Never Faulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Never Faulter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Never Faulter works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard. Nelson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Never Faulter is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nelson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Never Faulter's back instead. Nelson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Never Faulter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nelson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Never Faulter has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nelson looking for the RNC. Nelson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Never Faulter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Nelson trying to control. Never Faulter fending off the submission attempt from Nelson. 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! Nelson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Never Faulter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nelson. Never Faulter is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nelson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Never Faulter breaks Nelson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Never Faulter postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Never Faulter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Never Faulter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Never Faulter looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well. Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Never Faulter looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well. Never Faulter working for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is in no mood to give up. Never Faulter working Nelson over with strikes here. Never Faulter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Never Faulter's body position as best he can. Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Never Faulter trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Never Faulter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Nelson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Walter Never Faulter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Casper Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Behara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Sinclair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Behara'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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Casper Sinclair! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Behara! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Behara wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance. Sinclair tries to clinch there but Behara circles away.
Sinclair cracks Behara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sinclair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sinclair throws a series of punches but Behara avoids them all with ease. Sinclair lands with a nice combination. Behara backs away looking to recover. Behara misses with a series of wild punches.
Behara swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sinclair. Sinclair throws a leg kick but Behara moved away. Behara gets caught flat footed, as Sinclair shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Sinclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Sinclair stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behara swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sinclair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sinclair stops Behara from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sinclair passes into half guard. Behara controlling the position for now. Sinclair prevents Behara from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sinclair looks to land a strike but Behara avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Behara tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sinclair passes into half guard. Sinclair trying to mount his opponent but Behara defends it. Sinclair seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Behara is looking to control Sinclair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behara avoid being mounted? Behara is refusing to be controlled, as Sinclair sits in half guard. Sinclair controlling the action here. Sinclair is keen to just control but Behara is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sinclair wants to get back to his feet.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Behara's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sinclair throws a series of strikes that have Behara backpedaling.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair misses with a double jab
and Behara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sinclair goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Sinclair throws a combination that misses and Behara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Behara 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. Behara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Behara preventing the sweep. Sinclair is breathing heavily. Behara wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling his posture from full guard. Sinclair looking to control.
Sinclair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Behara slips nicely into half guard. Sinclair 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. Sinclair wants to get back to full guard. Behara wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch. Sinclair bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Behara's head backwards. Sinclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sinclair closes this distance looking for a takedown but Behara circles away. A jab from Sinclair does it's job there. Behara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Behara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Behara stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclair. Sinclair controls Behara momentarily but Behara frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sinclair holds on and takes a little breather. Behara trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Behara preventing the sweep. Behara cracks Sinclair with a solid left hand. Sinclair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Behara trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Sinclair doesn't succeed with the takedown and Behara finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A shot to de liver by Sinclair. Beautiful body shot. Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch. Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Behara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Casper Sinclair will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A cross from Sinclair lands. Sinclair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Behara swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair clinches up with Behara and pushes him back against the cage. Behara lands a nice elbow. Behara landing knees to the body.
Sinclair is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Sinclair wants to break free but Behara has control.
Sinclair lands a nice uppercut. Sinclair lands with a light punch inside.
Behara is rocked! Sinclair breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Behara is still on wobbly legs! Can Sinclair finish him? Sinclair fails in his attempt to clinch. Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by Behara. Behara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sinclair cracks Behara on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Behara falls backwards against the cage. Sinclair follows up with more strikes that drop Behara to his knees. Sinclair keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Behara! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Sinclair!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallie Bundabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Stick'em Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Stark! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wallie Bundabe! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bundabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes. Bundabe shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stark tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundabe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Thomas Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallie Bundabe. Bundabe shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundabe. Bundabe gets slowly back to his feet. Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stark wants to clinch up but Bundabe keeps it at a distance. Stark clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Bundabe managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Bundabe avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bundabe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Stark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bundabe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bundabe tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Bundabe drops back down to his feet.
Bundabe avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Bundabe fails to pull guard.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Bundabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark has managed to clinch.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bundabe jumps guard but Stark stands there with Bundabe around his waist. Bundabe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bundabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bundabe fails to land the takedown. Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Thomas Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stark lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that round. That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bundabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundabe tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Thomas Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallie Bundabe. Bundabe shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bundabe looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well. Bundabe looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bundabe trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. Bundabe won't allow Stark to get back to his feet. Bundabe won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bundabe 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. Bundabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bundabe on the ground. Stark has a closed guard, preventing Bundabe from standing up. Bundabe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard. Stark controlling Bundabe's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bundabe shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark tries to clinch up. Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bundabe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Stark rushes Bundabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stark connects with a knee to the head.
Bundabe managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Bundabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bundabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bundabe fails miserably with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundabe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundabe off to one side. Bundabe shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Stark stuffs the takedown. Thomas Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallie Bundabe. Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stark is looking to clinch. Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Bundabe circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bundabe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark's waist but Stark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundabe off to one side. Stark doesn't manage to clinch there - Bundabe circles away.
Stark moves into the clinch. Stark lands a nice knee to the body. Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Bundabe blocks with his arms.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bundabe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bundabe jumps guard.
Bundabe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Stark wants to control from the top but Bundabe keeps moving. Bundabe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stark off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Bundabe fails with a takedown attempt. Bundabe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stark moves into range and clinches up with Bundabe. Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bundabe.
Stark lands a knee to the body.
Bundabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Stark there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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. Bundabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark wants to clinch up but Bundabe keeps it at a distance. Bundabe fails to land the takedown. The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wallie Bundabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A low kick from Bundabe misses and Stark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stark.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Stark showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucius Lycan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Cass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucius Lycan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucius Lycan! 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, Larry Cass! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cass gets the takedown into side control. Cass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cass decides to take the fight back to the feet. Cass changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lycan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lycan tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lycan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Lycan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cass has managed to free his arm - good work. Cass tries to get to full guard but Lycan has control of the leg. Lycan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lycan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cass has managed to free his arm - good work. Cass is trying to get back to full guard. Lycan is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cass has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lycan blocks the strikes from Cass.
Cass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lycan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cass wants to improve his position but Lycan is controlling well.
Cass is pressing down on Lycan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Cass looks gassed! Cass working for a triangle but Lycan defends it easily.
Cass can't keep his opponent in guard - Lycan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Cass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lycan. Lycan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Cass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Lycan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cass's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cass wants to hold on but Lycan pushes him away. Cass is trying desperately to improve position. Cass bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Cass wants to control from the top but Lycan keeps moving. Cass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lycan swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lycan keeping moving, preventing Cass from controlling successfully. Lycan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cass! Lycan tries to take his opponent's back but Cass turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Cass tries to free his leg and advance position but Lycan is retaining full guard. Cass gets to his feet. Lycan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lycan misses with a takedown attempt and Cass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Cass is working for a submission of some sort.
Lycan punching from the bottom.
Cass is working for a submission of some sort.
Lycan gets back to full guard.
Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cass forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cass wants to free his trapped foot but Lycan is holding on for dear life with his legs. Cass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lycan keeps working. Cass tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Lycan works his way to full guard. Good work. Cass trying to control but Lycan is working from the bottom. Lycan tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cass would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Cass thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Cass clinches up with Lycan and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lycan can't get the takedown.
Cass tightens his grip and picks Lycan up, before dumping him to the ground. Lycan manages to land in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Cass trying to control the position from guard on top but Lycan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lycan being controlled here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cass dominated that round. That's time! Lycan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lycan moves out of range of the strikes. Cass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Cass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Cass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Cass seems to be looking for submissions.
Lycan wants to get back to full guard. Cass wants to stand but Lycan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Cass is tying to control. Lycan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cass thows a huge punch but Lycan dodges it nicely.
Lycan won't allow Cass to pass to mount. Lycan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cass's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cass's back! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cass looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Lycan has his arm under Cass's chin here. Game over son! Lycan squeezes tightly and Cass is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucius Lycan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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262 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Moore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Hughes! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes. Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Hughes on that attempt. Moore with a poor takedown and Hughes moves into the clinch. Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Moore on that attempt. Hughes misses with a takedown attempt and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moore looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him. Moore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hughes! Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hughes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moore throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hughes has his hands clasped together but Moore breaks the hold and Hughes is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Moore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moses Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Gregerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregerson has chosen SandStorm as his entrance music. The key to victory for Moses Black has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Black! 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, Chad Gregerson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregerson as he avoids it easily. Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gregerson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Donk. Black catches Gregerson right on the button with a cross. Black shoots in but no luck this time. Gregerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
Black looks to land a right hand but Gregerson moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregerson circles away.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw. Black throws a nice inside leg kick. Black ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Black throws a body punch but Gregerson moves out of range. Black misses with a wild body shot. Black misses with a body shot.
Black throws the left hand but Gregerson avoids the punch easily. Moses Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice body punch from Black. Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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. Gregerson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black. Black connects with a body shot. Black lands a body shot.
Gregerson walks into a stiff left hand from Black. Black lands with a cross. Black scores a takedown into full mount! Gregerson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gregerson is looking to escape. Gregerson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black wants to control the position but Gregerson frees himself and scrambles - Black manages to regain control in side control.
Gregerson is looking to reverse the position. Black throws an elbow but Gregerson slips to the side and avoids it well. Gregerson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Gregerson wants to control but Black passes into side.
Gregerson is looking to reverse the position. Black trying to control the position but Gregerson is working away. Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gregerson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gregerson manages to get back to half guard. Gregerson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Black passes Gregerson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Black is breathing heavily. Black wants to pass the guard but Gregerson is defending well. Gregerson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control. Gregerson is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregerson avoid being mounted? Gregerson is doing well to control the position and prevent Black from advancing to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gregerson is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Black dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Gregerson. No joy for Black on that attempt. Black throws a series of strikes that have Gregerson backpedaling.
Black tries to clinch up but Gregerson circles away and keeps his distance. Black misses with a looping left. Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Black tries a low kick but Gregerson avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregerson avoids the body shot from Black.
Gregerson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Black throws a low kick but Gregerson avoids it. A leg kick checked by Gregerson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nice body punch from Black. Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregerson's calf. Black misses with a wild combination.
Black looks to land a combination but Gregerson avoids it well. Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Black tries to clinch up. Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregerson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Black. Gregerson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gregerson gets full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gregerson has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position. Gregerson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into side control.
Gregerson gets back to half guard. Gregerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though. Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregerson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gregerson is positioning himself well to prevent Black advancing to mount. Gregerson tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg. Gregerson is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregerson avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gregerson is looking to improve his position.
Black trying to control from half guard but Gregerson is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Black is looking to clinch but Gregerson is avoiding it.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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. Gregerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Black working away. Gregerson is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control. Gregerson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Gregerson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control. Gregerson controlling the position for now. Gregerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Black 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Black with a body punch. A glancing blow. Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregerson.
Black lands with a cross. Black has a takedown stuffed. Black is looking to wear down Gregerson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gregerson avoids the body shot from Black.
Moses Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gregerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Black gets the takedown into side control. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gregerson manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregerson is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregerson avoid being mounted? Gregerson punching from the bottom.
Gregerson trying to control here.
Gregerson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back! Will Gregerson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gregerson is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Gregerson tries to get the hooks in deep but Black pushed the leg off. Gregerson lands a shot to the head. Gregerson looking for the choke from the back. Black covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gregerson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Black.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gregerson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Black defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Chad Gregerson has got the better of the ground game so far. Gregerson is looking to control Black but Black is wriggling around and keeping busy. Gregerson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Black is in real trouble here. Gregerson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Black is tapping out! Gregerson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Gregerson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Pit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.thewrestlinggame.com/wg.asp?w=111137064. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Dean! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Pit! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pit scores with a head kick.
Dean looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Pit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dean has momentary wrist control but Pit slips an elbow through the middle. Dean looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Pit 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.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pit on the ground. Pit is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dean is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryan Pit! Bryan Pit is the new lightweight champion!
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