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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soderstrom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rammstein - Sonne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rasmus Soderstrom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Alves! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasmus Soderstrom! The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Soderstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Alves throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom. Alves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Soderstrom moves out of range of the body kick. Soderstrom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Soderstrom moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off. Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soderstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alves's head. Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alves avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alves throws a hook but Soderstrom blocks it. Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soderstrom manages to avoid it. Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Soderstrom tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range. Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Soderstrom. Alves throws a head kick that Soderstrom semi-blocks.
Soderstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alves scores with a nice head shot. Alves lands a body shot.
Soderstrom looks gassed! Alves cracks Soderstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Rasmus Soderstrom has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Alves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Soderstrom fails in his attempt to clinch. Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily. Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Alves fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soderstrom is out of range. Soderstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alves.
Alves throws a jab but it's blocked by Soderstrom. Alves throws a low kick but Soderstrom avoids it. Alves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves swings for the body but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off. Alves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center. Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses. Alves getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Soderstrom throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Alves counters with a slapping leg kick. Alves lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alves throws a front kick that sends Soderstrom stumbling back into the cage. A head kick misses from Soderstrom. Alves throws out a loose jab but Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid it. A head kick misses from Alves. Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily. Alves throws a looping overhand right but Soderstrom ducks down to avoid it. Alves lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A lazy left from Alves finds it's target. Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Alves throws a body kick that misses. Alves avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alves dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Soderstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A head kick misses from Soderstrom. Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Soderstrom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Alves throws a head kick but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Soderstrom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Alves waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Soderstrom. No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soderstrom scores with a nice body kick.
Soderstrom throws a body kick that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soderstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alves. Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alves swats him away and circles back towards the center. Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from Soderstrom is predictable there and Alves counters with a flying knee. Nice. Soderstrom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Soderstrom throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Alves avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Alves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Soderstrom. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soderstrom. Alves misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Alves avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom closes the distance but Alves moves to the side and Alves counters with a nice leg kick. Alves takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Daniel Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Soderstrom. Soderstrom fails in his attempt to clinch. Soderstrom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soderstrom lands a nice looking body kick. Soderstrom moves out of range of the strikes. No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Soderstrom misses and Alves counters with a nice leg kick. Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alves.
Alves misses with a body kick. Soderstrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Alves makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Soderstrom tries to clinch but Alves moves out of range. An inside leg kick from Alves misses. Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Alves.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Alves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alves blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Alves tries to bum rush Soderstrom with a series of wild strikes but Soderstrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Alves.
Alves misses with a straight left. Soderstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderstrom closes the distance looking to clinch and Alves counters with a good, hard body kick but Soderstrom shrugs it off. Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves takes a kick to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Alves dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Rasmus Soderstrom's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Soderstrom. Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom blocks a leg kick. Soderstrom tries to clinch up and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alves connects with a solid leg kick. Soderstrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Soderstrom throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side. Soderstrom forces Alves back against the cage and clinches. Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom prevents Alves from breaking the clinch. Soderstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alves can't break the clinch.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alves is defending well for now. Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alves's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Alves is trying to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling him. Alves is trying to break free. Soderstrom with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves throws a body kick that misses. Good work by Alves as he checks the leg kick. Alves misses with a hook. Alves throws a hook to the side of Soderstrom's head but Soderstrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily. Alves throws a nice looking combination but Soderstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A swing and a miss from Alves.
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. Alves misses with a body shot.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Alves looks to land a combination but Soderstrom avoids it well. Daniel Alves is winning the standup battle so far. Soderstrom clinches but Alves breaks the clinch letting Alves counter with a right hand. Alves loads up on a big right hand but Soderstrom slips the punch. Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Soderstrom tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it. Soderstrom lands a head kick!
Soderstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Soderstrom misses and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Alves moves out of range easily. Soderstrom throws a lazy head kick and Alves counters with a lovely shot to the body. Soderstrom wants to clinch. Alves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soderstrom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Soderstrom is looking to clinch. Soderstrom wants to clinch. Soderstrom misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rasmus Soderstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Soderstrom throws a lazy head kick and Alves counters with a stiff right hand. Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Alves. Daniel Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alves lands a two punch combo.
Soderstrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Alves scores with a head kick.
Soderstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Soderstrom throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Alves counters with a nice leg kick. Alves throws a combination. Soderstrom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Alves showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nunchi Halonchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nunchi Halonchi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sid Peterson! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peterson keeps the fight on the outside. Halonchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Halonchi is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Peterson lands with a hook. Halonchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Halonchi shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Peterson scores with a nice strike. Halonchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Halonchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice shot by Peterson. Halonchi tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it. Halonchi shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Halonchi knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson misses with an uppercut. Sid Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Halonchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Halonchi fails in his attempt to clinch. Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halonchi moves into range and clinches up with Peterson. Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Halonchi pressing his opponent against the cage. Peterson tries to break free but Halonchi pushes him back against the cage. Halonchi has Peterson pressed against the cage.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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. Halonchi slowing the pace effectively. Peterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Halonchi has double underhooks. Halonchi is stalling here.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch. Halonchi stalling in the clinch.
Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Halonchi has him pressed against the cage. Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Halonchi won't allow it.
Halonchi looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunchi Halonchi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halonchi. Halonchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peterson prevents it.
Peterson is looking to break free of the clinch but Halonchi has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson wants to break free but Halonchi has control.
Peterson tries to circle away but Halonchi has him pinned against the cage. Peterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Halonchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Halonchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peterson's efforts to push away. Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Halonchi is controlling him. Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Halonchi is looking to control Peterson's arms but Peterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halonchi has his back to the cage. Peterson can't break the clinch.
Peterson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Halonchi's takedown attempt.
Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Halonchi's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Halonchi tries for a takedown but Peterson manages to get underhooks.
Peterson lands a left hand.
Peterson wants to break free but Halonchi has control.
Peterson wants to break free but Halonchi has control.
Halonchi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peterson up against the cage. Halonchi can't get the takedown.
Halonchi pressing his opponent against the cage. Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Halonchi's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Peterson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Halonchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Halonchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Halonchi. Peterson takes a swing at Halonchi's ribcage but misses. Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halonchi. Halonchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Halonchi is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Halonchi ducks down to avoid it. Halonchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Halonchi tries to clinch up. Peterson throws out a loose jab but Halonchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Halonchi. Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Halonchi tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range. Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Halonchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halonchi slips under a jab. Halonchi fails in his attempt to clinch. Halonchi moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off. Peterson jabs at Halonchi's body. Halonchi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Peterson is looking to get back to is feet but Halonchi passes into side control.
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halonchi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halonchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halonchi. Peterson has one foot on Halonchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Halonchi tries to clinch up. Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Halonchi tries to clinch up. Halonchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Peterson! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peterson wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson tries to hold on but Halonchi pushes him away. Halonchi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Halonchi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Peterson wants to hold on but Halonchi pushes him away. Peterson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peterson is squirming around, avoiding Halonchi's attempts to control the action. Halonchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Peterson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Halonchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Halonchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Halonchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halonchi wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance. Halonchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Halonchi tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance. Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Halonchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Halonchi ducks under a wild hook from Peterson. Nunchi Halonchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halonchi is looking to clinch. Halonchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Peterson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Halonchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Halonchi moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off. Halonchi looks for a takedown but Peterson sprawls well. Halonchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Halonchi moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off. Halonchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily. Halonchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Halonchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunchi Halonchi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halonchi on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Halonchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Halonchi tries to clinch up. Halonchi tries to clinch up. Halonchi tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance. Halonchi fails in his attempt to clinch. Halonchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Peterson cracks Halonchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peterson, as that shot connected.
Halonchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Halonchi tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range. Peterson lands a lovely overhand right. Halonchi moves in looking to clinch but Peterson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halonchi tries to clinch but Peterson moves out of range. Halonchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sid Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Halonchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson. Nunchi Halonchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Halonchi is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Halonchi tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it. Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halonchi walks into a jab. Halonchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Peterson circles away.
Halonchi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Halonchi darts in trying to clinch and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Halonchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Peterson misses with a hook. Halonchi ducked under it nicely. Halonchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab. Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halonchi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Halonchi darts in trying to clinch and Peterson counters with a straight right hand. Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Halonchi tries to clinch and Peterson counters with a straight right hand. Halonchi wants to clinch but Peterson slips to the side enabling Peterson to counter with a crisp jab. Halonchi tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand. Sid Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halonchi is defended easily by Peterson. Peterson misses with a looping right. Halonchi tries to clinch but Peterson moves away and Peterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halonchi tries to clinch but fails miserably and Halonchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Halonchi wants to clinch and Halonchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peterson moves away from the strike by Halonchi. Peterson with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Sid Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Peterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Peterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nino Pagnotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pagnotto comes to the cage accompanied by Very Ape - Nirvana. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 cm
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nino Pagnotto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pagnotto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pagnotto misses the target. Pagnotto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pagnotto misses with a head kick.
Pagnotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Belkofer is just out of range. Belkofer is looking to slow Pagnotto down with leg kicks. Pagnotto misses with an uppercut. Belkofer saw that one coming. Pagnotto misses with a body shot.
Pagnotto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Belkofer cracks the inside of Pagnotto's front leg. Pagnotto throws a hook to the side of Belkofer's head but Belkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pagnotto moves out of range of the strikes. Belkofer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Pagnotto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnotto is defending well for now. Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belkofer.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnotto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belkofer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pagnotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pagnotto avoids the head kick by Belkofer.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Belkofer misses with a knee to the head. Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnotto is defending well for now. Pagnotto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pagnotto avoids it. Pagnotto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Belkofer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pagnotto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnotto is defending well for now. Pagnotto avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Pagnotto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pagnotto dodges an elbow strike from Belkofer.
Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnotto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pagnotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Belkofer lands a jab to the head.
Belkofer darts in and clinches Pagnotto up against the cage. Pagnotto controlling the action here for a moment.
Belkofer lands an elbow just above Pagnotto 's eye. Pagnotto breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belkofer!
Pagnotto throws a lazy head kick and Belkofer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Belkofer lands a head kick!
Pagnotto swings and misses with a shot to the body and Belkofer counters with a good low kick that Pagnotto was not able to check. Belkofer moves into range and clinches up with Pagnotto.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pagnotto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Belkofer scores with a head kick.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick. Pagnotto moves out of range as Belkofer throws a body kick.
Belkofer scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belkofer. That's going to slow Pagnotto down. Belkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer. David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Belkofer tries to clinch but Pagnotto is having none of it. Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnotto's calf. Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnotto's calf. Belkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Belkofer has managed to clinch.
Belkofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belkofer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pagnotto blocks it with crossed arms. Pagnotto managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnotto is defending well for now. Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnotto is defending well for now. Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pagnotto.
Pagnotto tries to land knees in the clinch but Belkofer avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer stops a takedown attempt from Pagnotto.
Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pagnotto avoids it. Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pagnotto slows down the pace here.
Belkofer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pagnotto is trying to maintain a safe position but Belkofer gets an underhook and turns Pagnotto into the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pagnotto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belkofer's brow. Belkofer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pagnotto misses with a body shot.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Pagnotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Belkofer is looking to land body kicks. Pagnotto misses the body punch and Belkofer counters by clinching up. Belkofer landing knees to the head.
Belkofer with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nino Pagnotto has been cut. Belkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pagnotto throws a hook to the side of Belkofer's head but Belkofer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pagnotto throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like David Belkofer has been cut. Pagnotto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belkofer checks it well. A head kick by Pagnotto misses and Belkofer counters with a nice leg kick. Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pagnotto's sensitive parts. Pagnotto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Belkofer feints and then cracks Pagnotto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pagnotto down. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pagnotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belkofer moves out of range of the leg kick from Pagnotto. Belkofer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pagnotto will feel that in the morning. Belkofer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pagnotto's head. Belkofer scores with a decent looking hook. Belkofer closes the distance and pushes Pagnotto back into the cage. Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer lands a nice elbow. Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Pagnotto has had enough of the clinch but Belkofer keeps him there for the moment. Belkofer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pagnotto blocks the elbow strike.
Pagnotto leaning his opponent against the cage. Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pagnotto is defending well for now. Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Pagnotto leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pagnotto throws an elbow but it misses.
Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Pagnotto taking a breather. Belkofer avoiding damage as Pagnotto throws knees to the body.
Pagnotto tries to break free but Belkofer pushes him back against the cage. Nice elbow from Belkofer. Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pagnotto avoids it. Pagnotto avoids the elbow strike from Belkofer, against the cage.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pagnotto avoids it. Belkofer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pagnotto has had enough of the clinch but Belkofer keeps him there for the moment. Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges. Belkofer connects with a knee to the head.
Pagnotto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Pagnotto trying to control the position but instead, Belkofer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pagnotto into the cage. Pagnotto managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Pagnotto is trying to drag Belkofer to the mat but Belkofer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pagnotto avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Pagnotto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Pagnotto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belkofer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belkofer crunches a lovely knee into Pagnotto's ribcage. Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pagnotto's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pagnotto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pagnotto.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Pagnotto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belkofer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pagnotto will feel that in the morning. David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pagnotto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belkofer can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer thuds his shin into the meat of Pagnotto's side. Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Belkofer misses with a knee to the head. Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Pagnotto avoids the damage to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Pagnotto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Belkofer looking to throw knees to the head but Pagnotto is blocking nicely.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pagnotto avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Belkofer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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!
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Belkofer thumps Pagnotto with a low kick. Belkofer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belkofer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belkofer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pagnotto, pushing him back against the cage. Belkofer missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer with a knee to the head.
Pagnotto wants to stall.
Maybe Pagnotto would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Belkofer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Pagnotto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pagnotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Belkofer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A good leg kick by Belkofer. Pagnotto throws a combination that misses and Belkofer counters with a straight right hand. A head kick by Pagnotto misses and Belkofer counters with a leg kick. Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pagnotto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Belkofer sizes up Pagnotto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pagnotto throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Belkofer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Belkofer tries to clinch but Pagnotto moves out of range. David Belkofer seems to be getting the better of the standup. An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer. Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pagnotto. That did some damage! Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pagnotto's calf. Belkofer is looking to clinch. Belkofer moves into the clinch. David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pagnotto tries to stall but Belkofer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pagnotto pushes off an throws an elbow but Belkofer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Pagnotto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belkofer.
Nino Pagnotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
Belkofer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Pagnotto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belkofer breaks from the clinch.
Belkofer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Belkofer fakes the leg kick and cracks Pagnotto in the body. Pagnotto looks to clinch and Belkofer counters with a slapping leg kick. Pagnotto throws a head kick that misses and Belkofer moves into the clinch. Pagnotto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Pagnotto trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Pagnotto tries to break the clinch but Belkofer is controlling the position. Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Pagnotto missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pagnotto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pagnotto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Belkofer feints and then cracks Pagnotto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pagnotto down. Pagnotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Belkofer. Pagnotto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick from Belkofer. Belkofer throws a nice head kick!
Belkofer cracks the inside of Pagnotto's front leg. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Belkofer lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! David Belkofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Belkofer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Belkofer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Blackley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smilehoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackley comes to the cage accompanied by Shock To The System by Billy Idol. Derek Blackley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blackley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Smilehoven! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackley!
It looks like Jim Smilehoven has been cut. Blackley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blackley doesn't manage to clinch there - Smilehoven circles away.
Blackley on the wrong end of a nice jab. A big left from Smilehoven misses. Blackley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blackley tries to clinch but Smilehoven is having none of it. Blackley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Blackley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck for Blackley with that takedown attempt. Smilehoven misses with a few strikes there.
Blackley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smilehoven. Blackley looks to land a left hand but Smilehoven moved out of range nicely. Blackley wants to clinch. Smilehoven misses with a hook.
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. Blackley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smilehoven. Blackley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smilehoven. Smilehoven misses with a looping left. Blackley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackley shoots for a takedown but Smilehoven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Blackley misses with a combination
and Smilehoven counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blackley fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blackley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Blackley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smilehoven circles away quickly and effectively. Blackley tries to clinch there but Smilehoven circles away.
Blackley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smilehoven avoids it really well and circles away. Blackley tries to clinch but fails miserably and Smilehoven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smilehoven misses with an uppercut. Smilehoven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Smilehoven throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blackley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackley is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smilehoven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackley. Blackley moves into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smilehoven has had enough of the clinch but Blackley keeps him there for the moment. Smilehoven breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Blackley. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smilehoven dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jim Smilehoven's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smilehoven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Smilehoven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Smilehoven looks to land a right hand but Blackley moved out of range. Smilehoven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackley counters with a three punch combo that has Smilehoven backing up. Smilehoven nods at Blackley to acknowledge the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackley is defended easily by Smilehoven. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blackley is defended easily by Smilehoven. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blackley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smilehoven drops Blackley with a left right combo! Smilehoven follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Derek Blackley has been cut. A lull in the action here. Blackley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smilehoven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackley tries to hold on but Smilehoven postures up. Blackley is working to get back to half guard.
Smilehoven controlling his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smilehoven wants to control the pace but Blackley is squirming around nicely. Smilehoven controlling his opponent. Blackley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smilehoven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Blackley is looking to improve his position but Smilehoven isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Blackley wants to try and get back to his feet. Smilehoven can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackley is looking to escape. Smilehoven blocks Blackley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blackley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Smilehoven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smilehoven defends it nicely. Blackley ducks under a wild hook from Smilehoven. Smilehoven throws a hook but Blackley blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smilehoven stuffs the takedown. Blackley misses with an uppercut. Smilehoven saw that one coming. Smilehoven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Smilehoven throws an overhand right that lands on Blackley's shoulder, as Blackley tries to avoid the shot. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blackley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Smilehoven. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blackley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Blackley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Smilehoven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smilehoven throws a hook to the side of Blackley's head but Blackley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Blackley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smilehoven counters with a stiff right hand. Derek Blackley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blackley tries to clinch but Smilehoven moves out of range. Blackley tries to clinch but Smilehoven moves out of range. A big left from Smilehoven misses. Blackley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackley looks for a takedown but Smilehoven sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blackley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smilehoven dances in with a quick combination. Blackley is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smilehoven snaps Blackley's head back. Blackley stumbles backwards against the cage. Smilehoven steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Blackley's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Blackley just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Smilehoven!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Mortensson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Por Pramuk! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Por Pramuk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Mortensson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Por Pramuk tries to work over Mortensson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mortensson leaning against his opponent.
Por Pramuk tries to pull guard but Mortensson won't allow it.
Por Pramuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Por Pramuk thows a left - swing and a miss! Por Pramuk avoids the head kick by Mortensson.
Por Pramuk scores a takedown into full mount! Mortensson tries to lock up and control but Por Pramuk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mortensson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Por Pramuk wants to sweep here but Mortensson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mortensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Por Pramuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Por Pramuk seems keen to control Mortensson's posture. Mortensson trying to control but Por Pramuk is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mortensson passes Por Pramuk's left leg - he's now in half guard. Por Pramuk is in trouble now - Mortensson has advanced to mount! Por Pramuk tries to hold on but Mortensson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Por Pramuk is squirming around, avoiding Mortensson's attempts to control the action. Mortensson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mortensson landing punches. Mortensson goes for an armbar but Por Pramuk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk is pushing down on Mortensson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mortensson is fighting to maintain full guard but Por Pramuk has managed to sneak the leg through. Mortensson is controlling Por Pramuk's trapped leg to prevent Por Pramuk from advancing to side control. Mortensson tries to get to full guard but Por Pramuk has control of the leg. Por Pramuk is thwarting Mortensson's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mortensson won't allow Por Pramuk to pass to mount. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Mortensson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Por Pramuk is working away from the top position though. Mortensson tries to roll over but Por Pramuk keeps him under control. Por Pramuk trying to control from half guard but Mortensson is working away. Mortensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A slow jab from Por Pramuk misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Por Pramuk misses with a wild combination.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick but Mortensson sees it coming and moves out of range. Mortensson avoids the body shot from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Por Pramuk misses with a few strikes there.
Por Pramuk leaves Mortensson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mortensson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Por Pramuk is able to avoid easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Por Pramuk dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Por Pramuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fedor Por Pramuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mortensson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and Mortensson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Mortensson wants to control but Por Pramuk is keeping him busy. Mortensson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Por Pramuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mortensson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Por Pramuk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jesse Mortensson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Diago Sanchez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diago Sanchez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Wang! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wang. Wang shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Diago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range. Wang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target. Wang slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wang doesn't seem bothered though. Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head. Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape. Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wang is on top in guard.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sanchez looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sanchez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sanchez has Wang pulled in close to control his posture. Wang stops Sanchez from standing up. Sanchez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wang has passed into side control.
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. Sanchez tries to improve position but can't. Sanchez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Wang ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez. Wang tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wang won't be happy with that. Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diago Sanchez dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away. Sanchez misses with a looping right. Wang slips under a jab from Sanchez. Sanchez tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Diago Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wang moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wang moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it. Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Wang off the cage and back into rage. Sanchez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Sanchez prevents Wang from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wang gets full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wang looking to control.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wang keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. Wang trying to control the position.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nice defenses there by Wang. Wang throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range. Sanchez gets the takedown into side control. Wang struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez wants to take a breather but Wang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sanchez. Wang keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sanchez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diago Sanchez dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. Sanchez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Wang tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily and Sanchez counters with a two punch combo. Sanchez misses with a takedown and Wang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanchez's guard now. Andy Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Sanchez wants to stand but Wang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sanchez stands and steps away. Wang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target. Sanchez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wang fails with the takedown and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control. Sanchez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. Sanchez taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. Diago Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Diago Sanchez. Well Sanchez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diago Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Kashkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jack walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). walker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Doors - Peace Frog. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladislav Kashkin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jack walker! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck with that takedown attempt from Kashkin. walker throws a right hand that Kashkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kashkin also avoids with ease. walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. walker swinging wilding here.
walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kashkin circles away quickly and effectively. Kashkin fails in his attempt to clinch. walker throws a series of strikes that have Kashkin backpedaling.
It looks like Vladislav Kashkin has been cut. walker cracks Kashkin with a right hand to the side of the head. Kashkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kashkin takes the fight into the clinch. walker lands a nice elbow. walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kashkin. walker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kashkin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
walker taking a breather. walker breaks from the clinch.
Kashkin moves in looking to clinch but walker pushes him off. walker misses with a hook. Kashkin ducked under it nicely. Kashkin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kashkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kashkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kashkin. walker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Kashkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from walker.
walker tries to bum rush Kashkin with a series of wild strikes but Kashkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kashkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kashkin is looking for a kimura but walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kashkin to get the leverage. walker tries to get to full guard but Kashkin has control of the leg. walker is controlling Kashkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. walker tries to roll over but Kashkin keeps him under control. Kashkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kashkin is trying to work for a kimura but walker is defending well.
Kashkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on walker's thigh. walker counters though and makes it back to full guard. Kashkin advances position into side control! walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kashkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. walker stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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. walker pushes Kashkin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kashkin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. walker is trying to control Kashkin's posture but Kashkin avoids it. walker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kashkin's best efforts. Kashkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but walker keeps working. walker is trying to maintain the position but Kashkin is very close to passing his half guard. walker is looking to improve his position.
walker is trying is best to control the position here. walker gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jack walker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vladislav Kashkin's cut. That's time! Kashkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good shot there by walker. Kashkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. walker defends it nicely. Kashkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says walker as he avoids it easily. walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kashkin. walker throws a right hand that Kashkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kashkin also avoids with ease. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kashkin. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Kashkin. That's going to take a lot out of him. walker lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight moves into the clinch position. walker lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from walker - that landed with a thud.
walker breaks from the clinch.
Kashkin misses with a takedown attempt - walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. walker misses with the combination.
walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kashkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kashkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kashkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. walker did well to prevent Kashkin getting side control. walker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for walker. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. walker tries to land a sweep but no joy. walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as walker holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. walker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
walker trying to control but he's not successful this time. walker controlling his opponent. walker wants to control the pace but Kashkin is squirming around nicely. Kashkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. walker trying to control but Kashkin is having none of it. walker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kashkin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, jack walker just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kashkin tries to clinch but walker is having none of it. Kashkin fails with an attempt to clinch.
walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kashkin circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kashkin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but walker swivels and escapes. walker thows a left - swing and a miss! walker throws out a loose jab but Kashkin uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jack walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Vladislav Kashkin's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kashkin is looking to clinch but walker is avoiding it.
Kashkin closes the distance and clinches. walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kashkin controls his hands.
Kashkin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
walker leaning his opponent against the cage. walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kashkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. walker can't break the clinch.
walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kashkin tries for a takedown but walker manages to get underhooks.
walker lands a left hand.
Kashkin is trying to drag walker to the mat but walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladislav Kashkin. That's going to take a lot out of him. walker trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kashkin looking to stall.
walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A combination from walker does no damage. jack walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kashkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but walker swats him away and circles back towards the center. walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kashkin tries to clinch but walker is having none of it. walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kashkin tries to clinch there but walker circles away.
jack walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from walker as Kashkin shoots in. walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. walker misses with the combination.
walker pushes Kashkin up against the cage in a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. walker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Vladislav Kashkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! walker misses with a knee to the head. walker avoiding damage.
Kashkin just leaning against walker, taking a breather. walker breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. walker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kashkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kashkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kashkin wants to clinch and walker counters with a stiff right hand. Left hook, right uppercut from walker. Vladislav Kashkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kashkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. walker sprawls well initially but Kashkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. walker is controlling Kashkin's position as best he can from this difficult position. walker trying to control but Kashkin postures up.
walker tries to get to full guard but Kashkin has control of the leg. walker works his way to full guard. Good work. jack walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kashkin pushing down on walker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. walker trying to control from the bottom.
walker tries to roll over but Kashkin keeps him under control. Kashkin wants to free his trapped foot but walker is holding on for dear life with his legs. walker tries to kick Kashkin off but Kashkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. walker wants to improve his position but Kashkin is controlling well.
walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kashkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but walker keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. walker wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! jack walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jack walker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gumby Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Natural Born Killaz-Dr. Dre . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gumby Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Norris! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Norris circles away. Jones lands a jab to the nose. Norris clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage. Norris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Gumby Jones has been cut. Norris pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Norris is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norris down to the mat. Norris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Norris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gumby Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A head kick from Norris lands but Jones takes it in his stride. Norris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Norris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norris pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jones is breathing heavily. Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norris walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Norris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard. Norris seems keen to control Jones's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones prevents Norris from getting back to his feet. Jones being controlled here momentarily. Jones looking to pass the guard. Norris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Norris content to stall in guard here.
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. Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Norris has passed into half guard!
Norris content to control rather than advance. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norris stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Norris rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage. Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Norris shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Norris pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. Norris works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches. Norris connects with a knee to the head.
Norris digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank. Norris digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norris digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank. Norris lands a nice uppercut. Norris works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Norris as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Norris. Norris lands a right hand. Norris is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Norris scores with a hook to the body. Norris scores with a shoulder strike. Norris pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Norris lands a right hand. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris. A body shot lands from Norris.
Norris presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norris. Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norris prevents it.
Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Norris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Norris scores with an uppercut up the middle. Norris lands with a left to the head.
Gumby Jones's cut is getting worse. A short right hand to the side of the head by Norris. Norris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones is rocked! Norris lands with a short head shot on the inside. Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Norris dips a shoulder and cracks Jones with a mighty uppercut! Jones falls back against the cage and Norris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jones is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Norris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Norris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Benoit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Harper! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice shot lands for Harper. Harper rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage. Benoit breaks the clinch.
Benoit misses the jab. Benoit throws a solid leg kick but Harper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benoit. Benoit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Benoit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harper's corner calls for a 1-2. Harper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Benoit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Benoit throws a low kick but Harper avoids it. Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit. Benoit moves out of range of the strikes. Harper misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper stuns Benoit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Benoit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harper doesn't seem bothered though. Harper lands with a straight right. Benoit didn't see that one coming. Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benoit manages to avoid it. Benoit wants to land a leg kick but Harper is out of range. No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice defenses there by Harper. Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Benoit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harper.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harper lands with a shot to the body. Benoit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Benoit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harper. Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benoit. Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harper counters with a one-two to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benoit. Benoit obviously looking to wear him down.
Harper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benoit rather than just go for the knockout. Benoit throws a leg kick and Harper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Benoit lands a body shot.
Benoit misses with a body shot.
Harper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harper looks to land a combination but Benoit avoids it well. Nice shot by Benoit. Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away. Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benoit. Benoit dodges the punch combination from Harper.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit slips a straight right by Harper. Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch. Harper lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Benoit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper. Benoit swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
Harper doesn't manage to clinch there - Benoit circles away.
Benoit looks to land a combination. Harper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Benoit throws a shot from downtown. Harper moves away and avoids it. Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Benoit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harper swings and misses with a shot to the body and Benoit counters with a good low kick that Harper was not able to check. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Benoit misses with a double jab
and Harper counters with a stiff right hand. Benoit misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Harper will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Harper. Benoit works the jab nicely. Benoit ducks under a wild hook from Harper. Benoit lands a nice shot that snaps Harper's head back.
Harper dips to his left and cracks Benoit with an uppercut! Benoit takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Harper. Benoit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Benoit throws a leg kick and Benoit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sean Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harper is looking to clinch but Benoit is avoiding it.
Benoit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benoit slips under a jab. Harper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harper misses with a body punch
and Benoit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Benoit throws a combination that misses and Harper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Benoit throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely. Harper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sean Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Benoit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away. Harper throws a series of punches but Benoit moves out of range. Benoit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Benoit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benoit jabs at Harper's body. Harper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper. Benoit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harper checks it well. Benoit swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Harper to counter with a crisp jab. Benoit connects with the punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Harper instigates a clinch. Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Benoit loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch. Benoit misses with a kick to the body.
Harper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab. Harper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benoit counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harper slips a straight right by Benoit. Benoit misses with a combination
and Harper counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Sean Benoit is winning the standup battle so far. Harper throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range. Benoit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harper's sensitive parts. Benoit wants to slow Harper down by chopping away at his legs. Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benoit throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Benoit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benoit throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily. Harper throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily. Benoit avoids the body shot from Harper.
Benoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Benoit scores with a body shot.
Harper is breathing heavily. Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Benoit throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Harper stumbling backwards into the cage! Harper bounces back off the cage towards Benoit, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Benoit lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Benoit celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Benoit! Sean Benoit retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tool - Part of Me. Marcel has chosen city of angels as his entrance music. 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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166 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Unbreakable! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Marcel! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marcel connects with a high kick. Marcel throws out a loose jab but Unbreakable uses good head movement to avoid it. Marcel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unbreakable. Unbreakable loads up on a big right hand but Marcel slips the punch. Marcel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unbreakable. Unbreakable tries to land a front kick but Marcel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Unbreakable throws a combination. Marcel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jesse Marcel has been cut. A slapping body kick lands there for Marcel. Unbreakable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcel can pounce on him.
Unbreakable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcel can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Unbreakable closes the distance and clinches up with Marcel, looking for a takedown. Unbreakable pushes Marcel against the cage but Marcel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Unbreakable takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marcel, right into the meat.
Jon Unbreakable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marcel thuds his shin into the meat of Unbreakable's side. Unbreakable is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcel throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jon Unbreakable has been cut. Marcel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Unbreakable avoids the head kick by Marcel.
Marcel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Unbreakable at a distance.
Unbreakable shoots in and drives through. Marcel sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Unbreakable. That's going to take a lot out of him. Unbreakable takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Marcel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbreakable circles away quickly and effectively. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marcel, as that shot connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcel. Unbreakable misses with a leg kick and Marcel counters with a solid body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An inside leg kick lands from Marcel. Marcel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Marcel connects with a crisp jab. Marcel lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marcel stuns Unbreakable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Marcel throws a head kick that misses. Marcel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Unbreakable's hands. Marcel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcel keeps Unbreakable at a distance using the push kick. Marcel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Unbreakable will feel that in the morning. Unbreakable will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Marcel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marcel scores with a spinning back kick! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marcel.
Unbreakable takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marcel.
Marcel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marcel.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body kick from Marcel. Marcel scores with a kick to the body.
Marcel throws a leg kick which misses Unbreakable's front leg but catches the back leg as Unbreakable tries to avoid it. A slapping leg kick lands for Marcel.
Marcel scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marcel. This has been an exciting period of action! Marcel lands with a slapping head kick.
Jon Unbreakable's cut is getting worse. Unbreakable takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Marcel lands a high kick!
Marcel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Unbreakable tries to clinch but fails miserably and Marcel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Unbreakable blocks a head kick by Marcel.
Unbreakable avoids the head kick by Marcel.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marcel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcel misses with the combination.
Nice body kick from Marcel. Unbreakable is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marcel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Marcel scores with a body shot.
Unbreakable with a lazy takedown attempt and Marcel counters with a leg kick. Unbreakable takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Unbreakable is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Marcel lands a head kick. Unbreakable smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jon Unbreakable's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Marcel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Marcel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Marcel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Marcel dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Unbreakable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marcel throws a leg kick which misses Unbreakable's front leg but catches the back leg as Unbreakable tries to avoid it. Marcel pushes Unbreakable away with a front kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Marcel. Marcel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Marcel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Unbreakable misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marcel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Marcel lands a high kick!
Unbreakable takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marcel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Marcel throws a nice head kick!
Unbreakable throws a sloppy head kick and Marcel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Unbreakable is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jeez, Jon Unbreakable's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Marcel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Unbreakable sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marcel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Unbreakable's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jon Unbreakable's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Marcel! Jesse Marcel is the new lightweight champion!
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