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TTC 87 -Warm up Night PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Meng Rao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Clanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meng Rao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ike Clanton!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clanton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rao.
Clanton misses with a body shot.
Clanton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rao.
Clanton shoots in and bounces Rao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clanton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Clanton uses it to pass to side control.
Clanton is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Clanton gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Clanton lets go of the hold and Rao can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ike Clanton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gipson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gipson Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Gipson Brown!
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, Roberto Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldini fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maldini.
Brown tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Some wild striking there from Maldini.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Maldini looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maldini throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Maldini misses with a few strikes there.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown clinches.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown lands a right hand.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Maldini being controlled against the cage.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Brown.
It looks like Roberto Maldini has been cut.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown stalling.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Maldini being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maldini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maldini looks gassed!
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Maldini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown just leaning against Maldini, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Maldini's ribcage. Maldini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Brown avoiding damage.
Maldini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown has Maldini pushed against the cage.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini being controlled against the cage.
Brown pushes Maldini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown works on Maldini's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maldini wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Maldini wants to break free but Brown has control.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Maldini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Brown to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Maldini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brown working Maldini over with knees to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Maldini's ribcage. Maldini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown works on Maldini's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Good body shot from Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown has Maldini pushed against the cage.
Maldini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gipson Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Maldini's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maldini.
Maldini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini lands a body shot.
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maldini lands with a nice body punch.
Maldini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldini.
Gipson Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini misses with some punches.
Brown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maldini up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Maldini wants to break free but Brown has control.
Maldini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Maldini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Brown tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maldini takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown avoiding damage.
Brown lands a nice uppercut.
Brown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gipson Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maldini's face.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Brown is stalling here.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Maldini's ribcage. Maldini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Brown.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Brown.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Maldini has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Brown is leaning against Maldini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Brown.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Brown has Maldini pressed against the cage, preventing Maldini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maldini's face.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Maldini tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Maldini tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Brown is working Maldini over against the cage.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldini is keeping busy.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Brown keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gipson Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Maldini's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Maldini does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Maldini.
Maldini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Maldini moved out of range nicely.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maldini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Maldini misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldini tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini swinging wilding here.
Maldini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Maldini tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown misses the jab.
Maldini cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
Brown pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown is working Maldini over against the cage.
Brown has Maldini pressed against the cage, preventing Maldini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown is stalling here.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maldini tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brown wants to stall.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Brown prevents Maldini from breaking the clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maldini or not.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Maldini is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown is working Maldini over against the cage.
Roberto Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
Brown misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Brown keeps him there for the moment.
Brown keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Maldini tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Maldini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
Brown has Maldini pressed against the cage.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Maldini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Maldini.
Brown gets a clinch.
A short right from Brown.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Maldini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Maldini's ribcage. Maldini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown has Maldini pressed against the cage, preventing Maldini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gipson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gipson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gipson Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Carpenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Carpenter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dingo sizes up Carpenter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dingo throws a looping overhand right but Carpenter ducks down to avoid it.
Carpenter rushes Dingo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dingo tries to break free but Carpenter pushes him back against the cage.
Carpenter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carpenter stalling in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Carpenter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Dingo misses.
Carpenter lands a jab to the nose.
Dingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Carpenter is just out of range.
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Dingo tries to work over Carpenter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carpenter prevents Dingo from breaking the clinch.
Carpenter slows down the pace here.
Dingo tries to work over Carpenter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dingo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dingo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carpenter.
A nice left hand lands by Carpenter.
Dingo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carpenter misses with an uppercut. Dingo saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carpenter circles away quickly and effectively.
Dingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carpenter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dingo doesn't manage to clinch there - Carpenter circles away.
Dingo wants to clinch
and Carpenter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingo working for a triangle but Carpenter defends it easily.
Carpenter won't allow Dingo to sweep him here.
Dingo is pulling down on Carpenter's head. It's preventing any offense from Carpenter, at least for the moment.
Carpenter wants to stand but Dingo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter cracks Dingo with a solid left hand.
Dingo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dingo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carpenter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carpenter lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carpenter won't allow Dingo to sweep him here.
Dingo being controlled here, momentarily.
Dingo trying to control the position.
Dingo keeping full guard, as Carpenter tries to pass.
Dingo has his foot on Carpenter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carpenter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter wants to control from the top but Dingo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingo controlling the position.
Carpenter postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carpenter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dingo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dingo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dingo.
Dingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carpenter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dingo but Dingo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carpenter throws a series of punches but Dingo moves out of range.
Carpenter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carpenter tries to clinch up but Dingo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carpenter.
Dingo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carpenter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carpenter lands with a left to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carpenter. Dingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingo tries to clinch
and Carpenter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carpenter.
A short body shot lands from Carpenter as the two fighters clinch.
Dingo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Carpenter fails to land.
The referee calls for Carpenter to work.
Carpenter scores with a hook to the body.
Dingo wants to stall.
Dingo has a couple of punches blocked by Carpenter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dingo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carpenter misses with a knee strike.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Carpenter has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Carpenter.
Carpenter has a couple of punches blocked by Dingo.
Dingo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carpenter controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carpenter dominated that round.
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.
Carpenter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carpenter closes the distance and clinches.
Dingo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dingo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Dingo managing to block the knees to the body from Carpenter.
Carpenter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Carpenter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carpenter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dingo is trying to force a seperation but Carpenter has the dominant position.
Carpenter leaning against his opponent.
Dingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dingo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carpenter is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Carpenter.
Dingo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpenter blocks a jab.
Dingo is looking to clinch.
Dingo with a hook.
Carpenter lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carpenter dodges the punch combination from Dingo.
Carpenter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dingo's waist but Dingo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carpenter off to one side.
Dingo darts in trying to clinch
and Carpenter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dingo digs a right hand underneath Carpenter's ribcage. Carpenter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dingo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dingo.
Carpenter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dingo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carpenter or not.
Dingo is trying to break the clinch but Carpenter has him pressed against the cage.
Carpenter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter blocks a body shot from Dingo.
A hook to the body from Carpenter.
Carpenter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carpenter blocks a body shot from Dingo.
Carpenter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dingo manages to break the clinch.
Dingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dingo cracks Carpenter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dingo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dingo has Carpenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Dingo tries to break free but Carpenter pushes him back against the cage.
Carpenter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dingo blocks an uppercut.
Carpenter leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Carpenter - that landed with a thud.
Dingo lands an uppercut.
Dingo stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Carpenter.
Carpenter lands with a right to the head.
Dingo digs a right hand underneath Carpenter's ribcage. Carpenter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Carpenter.
Dingo tries to circle away but Carpenter has him pinned against the cage.
Dingo is leaning against Carpenter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carpenter connects with a knee to the head.
Dingo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dingo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch but Dingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carpenter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dingo finds it's way round the side to connect with Carpenter's head.
Carpenter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dingo's guard.
Dingo looking to control.
Dingo tries to strike from the bottom.
Dingo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carpenter is breathing heavily.
Carpenter tries to hold on but Dingo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dingo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dingo working for a submission but Carpenter is keeping him at bay.
Carpenter tries to hold on but Dingo pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Carpenter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dingo looks to land a body kick but Carpenter moved away.
Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carpenter looks to throw the jab but Dingo is out of range.
Dingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Carpenter blocks a head kick by Dingo.
Carpenter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Carpenter saw that one coming.
Dingo takes the fight into the clinch.
Carpenter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dingo is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dingo tries to break the clinch but Carpenter is controlling the position.
Dingo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Dingo.
Dingo is looking to chop away at Carpenter's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Dingo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter blocks a jab.
Dingo takes a swing at Carpenter's ribcage but misses.
Dingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carpenter momentarily.
Carpenter tries to clinch
and Dingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dingo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carpenter momentarily.
Dingo throws a combination that misses
and Carpenter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carpenter.
Carpenter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Carpenter.
Dingo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carpenter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carpenter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dingo up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dingo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carpenter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Carpenter is working Dingo over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dingo backwards.
Carpenter has Dingo pressed against the cage.
Carpenter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dingo's efforts to push away.
Carpenter controlling the action here for a moment.
Jimmy Carpenter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Dingo.
Come on Dingo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carpenter.
Dingo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carpenter's elbow.
Dingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Carpenter won't allow it.
Dingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dingo is trying to stall.
Dingo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carpenter or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carpenter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dingo or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dingo.
Dingo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Carpenter just leaning against Dingo, taking a breather.
Dingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Dingo stalling in the clinch but Carpenter improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dingo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Dingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carpenter has him pressed against the cage.
Carpenter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dingo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dingo digs a right hand into Carpenter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carpenter's gas tank.
Dingo tries to work over Carpenter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dingo misses with some punches.
Carpenter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Dingo to work.
Dingo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carpenter lands an elbow just above Dingo 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Dingo as the two fighters clinch.
Matt Dingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dingo throws a head punch that misses.
Carpenter prevents a body shot from Dingo.
Dingo tries to break free but Carpenter pushes him back against the cage.
Dingo has had enough of the clinch but Carpenter keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carpenter.
Dingo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carpenter controls his hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Carpenter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingo throws the left hand but Carpenter avoids the punch easily.
Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Dingo.
I think Carpenter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Carpenter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armin Schwertfisch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armin Schwertfisch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwertfisch misses with a straight right.
Schwertfisch throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Schwertfisch waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Diamond.
Diamond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schwertfisch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diamond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwertfisch swivels and escapes.
Diamond moves into the clinch.
Schwertfisch tries to break the clinch but Diamond is controlling the position.
Schwertfisch tries to break free but Diamond pushes him back against the cage.
Diamond keeps control of Schwertfisch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diamond looking to slow down the pace here.
Schwertfisch wants to break free but Diamond has control.
Schwertfisch wants to break free but Diamond has control.
Schwertfisch wants to get back to striking at distance but Diamond won't allow it.
Diamond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diamond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond manages to pull guard.
Schwertfisch 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.
Diamond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Schwertfisch from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond 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.
Diamond trying to strike off his back.
Diamond is trying to keep Schwertfisch in close.
Diamond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diamond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diamond being controlled here, momentarily.
Schwertfisch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diamond throws a series of punches but Schwertfisch avoids them all with ease.
Schwertfisch misses with a combination
and Diamond counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwertfisch won't be happy with that.
Diamond trying to control the action but Schwertfisch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schwertfisch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diamond working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diamond working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diamond tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diamond has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diamond trying to control the action but Schwertfisch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwertfisch dodges the ground and pound from Diamond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Schwertfisch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diamond is putting a hurting on Schwertfisch here, landing some big shots from side control.
Diamond is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schwertfisch has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Diamond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schwertfisch regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diamond's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schwertfisch regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Diamond.
Diamond trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schwertfisch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Diamond managing to control the position.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Schwertfisch from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diamond dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diamond doesn't manage to clinch there - Schwertfisch circles away.
Armin Schwertfisch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwertfisch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schwertfisch throws a looping overhand right but Diamond ducks down to avoid it.
Schwertfisch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diamond circles away quickly and effectively.
Schwertfisch looks to land a combination but Diamond avoids it well.
Diamond fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armin Schwertfisch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond defending well as Schwertfisch loads up on a big left hand.
Diamond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schwertfisch thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond blocks a jab.
Schwertfisch throws the left hand but Diamond avoids the punch easily.
Schwertfisch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diamond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diamond staying out of range there.
Diamond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwertfisch throws a lazy right hand but Diamond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diamond looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwertfisch is fending him off so far but Diamond persists. Nope, Schwertfisch circles away and we're back to standing.
Diamond looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schwertfisch!
Diamond thowing shots but they're missing.
Diamond controlling the pace for now.
Diamond punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schwertfisch is looking to get to half guard.
Diamond looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond working for a guillotine from mount but Schwertfisch is in no mood to give up.
Diamond misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Diamond tries to control but Schwertfisch wriggling away.
Diamond throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schwertfisch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diamond on the ground.
Diamond raining down shots from the mount!
Schwertfisch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Diamond avoids the attempt from Schwertfisch to control.
Schwertfisch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diamond throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Schwertfisch because Diamond loaded up on that one.
Diamond controlling from mount.
Diamond landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diamond is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Schwertfisch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diamond looking to control but Schwertfisch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diamond with shots to the head and body - Schwertfisch looks very uncomfortable down there.
Schwertfisch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diamond.
Diamond trying to control but Schwertfisch is having none of it.
Schwertfisch wants to hold on but Diamond pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diamond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diamond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwertfisch throws out the jab.
Schwertfisch throws a jab but it's blocked by Diamond.
Schwertfisch misses with a double jab
and Diamond counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwertfisch won't be happy with that.
Schwertfisch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Schwertfisch wants to control but Diamond postures up.
Schwertfisch is not content to let Diamond control the position.
Schwertfisch is trying to control Diamond's posture but Diamond avoids it.
Diamond fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Diamond are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond has an Americana. Schwertfisch didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Diamond is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Diamond hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nick Diamond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Verne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Christina Milian - When you look at me. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Verne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Verne looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely.
Alves tries to clinch there but Verne circles away.
Alves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Verne to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Verne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Verne looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verne trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Verne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Verne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves is pulling down on Verne's head to control his posture.
Alves has his foot on Verne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Verne works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves is trying to control the position but Verne postures up.
Alves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Verne controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Verne wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Verne defends easily.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Verne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Verne slips nicely into half guard.
Verne wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Alves trying to control here.
Alves is in trouble now - Verne has advanced to mount!
Alves tries to hold on but Verne postures up.
Alves is looking to get to half guard.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Verne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verne advances position into side control!
Alves struggling a bit here.
Verne is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alves is trying to get back to half guard.
Verne trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves is pushing Verne's head away, looking to escape. Verne manages to hold on to the position though.
Verne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alves gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Verne has control of the leg.
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 Jules Verne will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Verne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves throws a leg kick but Verne checks it.
Thiago Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alves.
Verne darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Come on Alves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Verne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Verne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alves's guard.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Verne is proving a slippery customer.
Verne prevents Alves from getting back to his feet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Verne from controlling successfully.
Alves controls Verne momentarily but Verne frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verne is aware though and is defending well.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Verne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Verne's back instead.
Alves not allowing Verne to control his hands.
Verne tries to escape but Alves has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Verne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alves.
Verne rolls, trying to escape but Alves keeps control of the position.
Alves is persistently looking for the submission but Verne is defending it well.
Alves tries to get the hooks in deep but Verne pushed the leg off.
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.
Verne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Verne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Verne has a closed guard, preventing Alves from standing up.
Verne had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alves is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Verne Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alves's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Verne throwing strikes here but Alves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alves is looking to escape.
Alves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alves has given up his back here. Will Verne look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Alves is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Verne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alves trying to keep a closed guard but Verne is proving a slippery customer.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Verne from controlling successfully.
Verne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Verne from controlling successfully.
Alves looking for a guillotine here but Verne defends easily.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Verne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Verne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Verne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Verne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Verne wants a takedown.
Alves lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jules Verne has been cut.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Alves tries to stall but Verne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alves prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jules Verne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Verne's defenses.
Jules Verne's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Alves.
Jules Verne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Verne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Jules Verne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Verne.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Verne.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jules Verne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alves lands a high kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jules Verne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago Alves!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Bichard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Killing in the name as his entrance music. 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Bichard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah King!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bichard is looking to land body kicks.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Bichard circles away.
King wants to clinch up but Bichard keeps it at a distance.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Bichard.
Bichard avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
King decides to pull guard.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bichard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. King Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bichard's back instead.
King looking for the choke but no joy.
Bichard just trying to survive but King is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Bichard is taking damage to the body and head.
King looking to break Bichard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bichard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise King will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bichard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bichard is trying desperately to improve position.
Bichard regains half guard.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bichard trying to control here.
King trying to control from half guard but Bichard is working away.
King is working for a submission of some sort.
Bichard won't allow King to pass to mount.
King looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bichard gets back to full guard.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bichard misses the target.
King forces Bichard back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Bichard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Bichard is blocking nicely.
Bichard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bichard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Bichard blocks with his arms.
Bichard scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries a knee to the head but Bichard blocks it.
Bichard stalls.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Bichard avoids the damage to the body.
Bichard pulls guard.
Bichard striking off his back but it's not causing King any problems.
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bichard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bichard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bichard!
Bichard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bichard working away.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking for a sweep but Bichard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bichard is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! King is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Bichard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Kairouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Humpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kairouz comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek and Destroy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Kairouz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Humpert!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humpert throws the kick towards the body but Kairouz avoids it.
Russell Kairouz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humpert throws a head kick that Kairouz semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Kairouz or perhaps it was just good defense by Humpert which made him look bad.
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Humpert knocks Kairouz to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Russell Kairouz has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kairouz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kairouz is not content to let Humpert control the position.
Kairouz tries to bench press Humpert off him but Humpert keeps the position.
Kairouz is working hard here to advance position.
Humpert passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kairouz!
Kairouz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpert controlling the pace for now.
Kairouz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kairouz stops Humpert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kairouz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kairouz just trying to survive but Humpert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kairouz tries to escape but Humpert has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Humpert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kairouz.
Kairouz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Humpert's guard. Nice work there by Kairouz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Humpert is pulling down on Kairouz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kairouz, at least for the moment.
Kairouz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kairouz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kairouz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Humpert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kairouz has Humpert in his guard.
Humpert stays in close to Kairouz's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpert advances position into side control!
Kairouz is looking to reverse the position.
Humpert controls the position.
Kairouz is looking for a sweep.
Kairouz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Humpert is trying to maintain the position but Kairouz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kairouz prevents Humpert from improving his position.
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.
Kairouz wants to free his trapped foot but Humpert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Humpert is looking for a sweep. Kairouz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kairouz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Humpert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Humpert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kairouz tries to buck Humpert off but Humpert is having none of it.
Humpert stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kairouz dives in and grabs Humpert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Humpert pushes down on Kairouz's head and hops out.
Kairouz is breathing heavily.
Humpert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick lands from Humpert that sends Kairouz to the canvas. Kairouz tries to scramble back to his feet but Humpert brings him back down into side control.
Kairouz is rocked!
Humpert trying to control the position but Kairouz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Humpert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Kairouz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kairouz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kairouz shoots in but Humpert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Humpert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Humpert controlling Kairouz's posture.
Humpert wants to stand but Kairouz is controlling the position.
Humpert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Humpert works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Humpert wants to control but Kairouz is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kairouz right now.
Humpert tries to keep control of the position but Kairouz is staying busy.
Humpert keeps control of the position as Kairouz tries to break free.
Humpert wants to control but Kairouz is keeping busy.
Humpert is hanging on to Kairouz's back as he tries to escape.
Humpert trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kairouz doesn't escape.
Kairouz can't escape the position.
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.
Kairouz staying busy and making it hard for Humpert to control.
Humpert slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kairouz staying busy and making it hard for Humpert to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Humpert just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Humpert.
Humpert leaves Kairouz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humpert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid body kick from Humpert.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert misses with a head kick.
Markus Humpert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Humpert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kairouz.
Humpert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kairouz moves out of range as Humpert throws a body kick.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Russell Kairouz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpert throws a head kick but Kairouz moves out of range.
Humpert stuffs the takedown attempt from Kairouz. Kairouz gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Kairouz with that takedown attempt.
Kairouz blocks the body kick.
Humpert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kairouz moves out of range of the body kick from Humpert.
Kairouz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Humpert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kairouz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Humpert tries to avoid it but Kairouz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Humpert to the ground. Humpert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Humpert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kairouz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kairouz is looking to advance position but Humpert has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kairouz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Humpert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humpert trying to control but Kairouz is having none of it.
Humpert is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Kairouz closes the distance and clinches up with Humpert, looking for a takedown. Kairouz pushes Humpert against the cage but Humpert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Humpert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Kairouz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Kairouz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown but Humpert shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humpert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Humpert tries a head kick but it misses.
Kairouz fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humpert scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kairouz.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kairouz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Humpert swivels and escapes.
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz dives in and grabs Humpert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Humpert pushes down on Kairouz's head and hops out.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses.
Humpert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kairouz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kairouz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Humpert is fending him off so far but Kairouz persists. Nope, Humpert circles away and we're back to standing.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humpert as he jumps to the side.
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.
Humpert tries a head kick but it misses.
Humpert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kairouz.
Humpert tries to bench press Kairouz off him but Kairouz keeps the position.
Kairouz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Humpert's legs.
Humpert is looking to reverse the position.
Humpert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kairouz is keen to just control but Humpert is a slippery customer.
Markus Humpert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Humpert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kairouz wants to pass to mount but Humpert is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Humpert's thigh. Humpert counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Markus Humpert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kairouz looking to pass the guard.
Russell Kairouz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humpert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kairouz manages to get himself to full guard.
Humpert advances position into side control!
Kairouz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kairouz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kairouz strikes from the bottom but Humpert passes into mount!
Humpert controlling from the full mount.
Humpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humpert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Humpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Humpert 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Humpert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paramendr Chakra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheMegaMan GameMaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paramendr Chakra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheMegaMan GameMaster!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big head kick from Chakra and GameMaster is sent sprawling to the canvas!
It looks like TheMegaMan GameMaster has been cut.
Chakra stays in close to GameMaster's body and controls the position.
Chakra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
GameMaster looking for a sweep. Not yet GameMaster, not yet.
Chakra landing some decent shots from guard.
GameMaster is looking for a triangle but Chakra pushes his legs off easily.
GameMaster wants to sweep here but Chakra controlling him for the moment.
GameMaster looks gassed!
GameMaster is looking for a triangle here but Chakra uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chakra trying to control the action but GameMaster is working from the bottom.
Chakra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, GameMaster has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakra tries to move into full mount but can't pass GameMaster's legs.
Chakra decides to stand back up.
Chakra throws a head kick that half lands.
Chakra moves in looking to clinch but GameMaster pushes him off.
Chakra tries to clinch but GameMaster moves out of range.
GameMaster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chakra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
GameMaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Chakra.
Chakra darts in and clinches GameMaster up against the cage.
GameMaster is pressed up against the cage. Chakra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag GameMaster down to the mat. GameMaster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chakra lands a head kick that stumbles GameMaster and the fighters go to the mat.
GameMaster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chakra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of GameMaster's head.
GameMaster is still in real trouble! Can Chakra finish him?
Chakra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chakra stands and throws GameMaster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chakra lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chakra is looking to take a break and control but GameMaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
GameMaster seems to have recovered his senses.
Chakra lands a nice forearm strike.
Chakra wants to control but GameMaster is keeping him busy.
Chakra stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from GameMaster.
Chakra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of GameMaster's head.
That has opened up TheMegaMan GameMaster's cut even more.
Chakra scores with a three punch combo!
GameMaster takes a kick to the side of the head.
The cut above TheMegaMan GameMaster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right-left combo lands from Chakra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakra circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! GameMaster drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Chakra follows GameMaster to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paramendr Chakra!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mush Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romero Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mush Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romero Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mouth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Mouth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Mouth sits in half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Mouth misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Mouth fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pushing down on Mouth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mouth wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Mouth actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mouth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mouth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mouth wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Mouth is working hard here to advance position.
Mouth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie cracks Mouth with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mouth keeps moving.
Mouth is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Mouth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mouth with a hook.
Mouth takes one on the button.
Mouth misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mouth with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouth is breathing heavily.
Mouth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouth is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Mouth has wrist control.
Mouth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Mouth maintains control.
Mouth wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mouth wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mouth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is trying to control. Mouth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mouth actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romero Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mouth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Mouth fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Mouth is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Mouth extends an breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mouth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mush Mouth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeroen Heijdens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Svenstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeroen Heijdens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeroen Heijdens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magnus Svenstroem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heijdens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Svenstroem wants to clinch.
Svenstroem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heijdens as he jumps to the side.
Heijdens moves into the clinch.
Svenstroem has Heijdens pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Svenstroem slowing the pace effectively.
Heijdens misses with a body punch.
Heijdens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenstroem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Magnus Svenstroem.
Svenstroem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Heijdens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heijdens is looking to score with low kicks.
Svenstroem tries to clinch but Heijdens moves away
and Heijdens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenstroem closes the distance but Heijdens moves to the side
and Heijdens counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem wants to clinch but Heijdens slips to the side
and Heijdens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenstroem thinking.
Svenstroem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Heijdens counters with a two punch combo.
Svenstroem looks gassed!
Svenstroem tries to clinch up
and Heijdens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Svenstroem wants to clinch
and Heijdens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenstroem gets caught flat footed, as Heijdens shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Heijdens not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Svenstroem can't keep his opponent in guard - Heijdens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heijdens wants to work for an arm triangle but Svenstroem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heijdens seems to be looking for submissions.
Heijdens wants to take a breather but Svenstroem is having none of it.
Heijdens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Svenstroem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heijdens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heijdens's back!
Heijdens is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Heijdens right now.
Heijdens trying to control the hands but Svenstroem won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem is working for a rear naked choke. Heijdens is not defending it well and Svenstroem has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Heijdens refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Heijdens's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Svenstroem!
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