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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Carwin 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton throws a sloppy head kick and Carwin moves out of range easily.
Thornton drives through and clinches with Carwin against the cage.
Carwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carwin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carwin misses with a knee to the head.
Carwin can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shawn Thornton has been cut.
Thornton gets underhooks to prevent Carwin's takedown attempt.
Thornton tries to break free but Carwin pushes him back against the cage.
Carwin misses with a knee strike.
Carwin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thornton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thornton is trying to break free.
Carwin is pushing Thornton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Carwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carwin misses with an elbow strike.
Thornton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carwin landing knees to the head.
Carwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thornton blocks an elbow strike from Carwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carwin trying to land knees to the body.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch but Carwin keeps him there for the moment.
Carwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Carwin has the dominant position.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Carwin has the dominant position.
Thornton avoids a wild elbow strike from Carwin.
Carwin prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.
Thornton stalls.
The crowd are getting on Thornton's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Carwin can't break the clinch.
Thornton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thornton is trying to force a seperation but Carwin has the dominant position.
Thornton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Thornton misses.
Carwin tries to clinch up
and Carwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carwin tries to clinch
and Thornton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thornton counters with a nice uppercut.
Carwin is breathing heavily.
Thornton misses with an uppercut. Carwin saw that one coming.
Thornton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carwin closes the distance but Thornton moves to the side
and Carwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Matt Carwin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin tries to clinch
and Thornton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thornton misses with a head kick.
Thornton throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Carwin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Thornton as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Carwin is left battered and dazed whilst Thornton and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Thornton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Jinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jinks 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, suicide machines. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Jinks !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Winchester!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester shoots in but no luck this time.
Jinks throws a head kick but Winchester moves out of range.
Jinks throws a head kick that misses.
Jinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Jinks .
Winchester wants to clinch.
Winchester shoots in and drives through. Jinks sprawls well.
Jinks throws a sloppy head kick and Winchester moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winchester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinks stuffs the takedown.
CJ Jinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Winchester.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Jinks shows good takedown defense.
Jinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winchester tries to clinch there but Jinks circles away.
Jinks tries to land a front kick but Winchester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jinks misses with a head kick.
Jinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winchester.
CJ Jinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winchester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jinks scores with a leg kick.
CJ Jinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winchester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jinks .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Jinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Winchester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Winchester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jinks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jinks throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jinks misses with a body kick.
Jinks defending well as Winchester loads up on a big left hand.
Jinks misses with a head kick.
Jinks stuns Winchester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winchester throws a shot from downtown. Jinks moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jinks .
Jinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jinks swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Jinks .
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.
Winchester tries to clinch up.
Jinks misses with a kick to the body.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Jinks circles away.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Jinks circles away.
Jinks throws the kick towards the body but Winchester avoids it.
Jinks lands a head kick. Winchester smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Winchester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jinks avoids it really well and circles away.
Winchester jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jinks throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Jinks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winchester dives in and grabs Jinks 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jinks pushes down on Winchester's head and hops out.
A shot to the body from Winchester misses
and Jinks counters with a head kick. That will keep Winchester thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winchester checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jinks .
Jinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Jinks slaps away a takedown attempt from Winchester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jinks throws a nice head kick!
Winchester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jinks did well to prevent Winchester getting side control.
Winchester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jinks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Winchester is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jinks defends it well.
Winchester is working for an americana but Jinks has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Winchester was thinking about the submission.
Jinks kicks Winchester off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester has his takedown stuffed
and Jinks counters with a head kick. That will keep Winchester thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
CJ Jinks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Winchester.
Winchester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jinks avoids it really well and circles away.
Jinks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jinks misses with a looping left.
Jinks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Winchester.
Jinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winchester's sensitive parts.
Winchester shoots for a double leg takedown but Jinks sprawls well. He's pushed Winchester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winchester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jinks misses with a head kick.
Winchester avoids the head kick by Jinks .
Winchester bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jinks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winchester is looking for a kimura here.
Winchester is working for an americana but Jinks has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Winchester was thinking about the submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jinks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winchester has Jinks in his guard.
Winchester pushes a forearm under Jinks 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jinks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Winchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anund Jakob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dummervil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakob comes to the cage accompanied by Blå Brigader. Greg Dummervil will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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288 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anund Jakob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Dummervil!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jakob misses.
Jakob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dummervil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dummervil wants to get back to his feet.
Jakob is trying to control the action in half guard but Dummervil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jakob throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jakob trying to pass the guard but Dummervil defending well.
Jakob thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dummervil tries to kick Jakob off but Jakob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jakob content to control rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dummervil displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jakob fails to land the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Jakob.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jakob connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dummervil some visible discomfort.
Dummervil takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jakob wants to control but Dummervil is keeping him busy.
Dummervil wants to get back to his feet but Jakob drags him back down.
Jakob lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jakob is putting a hurting on Dummervil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dummervil wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jakob works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dummervil is rocked!
It looks like Greg Dummervil has been cut.
Jakob lands a strong strike to the head of Dummervil. That's dazed him! Jakob looking to finish here. Dummervil is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jakob lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anund Jakob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bart Gimmerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmerson comes into the arena with Overkill - World of Hurt blaring out of the sound system. Taylor has chosen Morning Light - Concorde Dawn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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251 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Gimmerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gimmerson rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Gimmerson breaks from the clinch.
Gimmerson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gimmerson throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gimmerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Gimmerson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gimmerson is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Gimmerson pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Gimmerson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmerson punching from the bottom.
Gimmerson pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Bart Gimmerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gimmerson looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Gimmerson closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Gimmerson throws a head punch that misses.
Gimmerson breaks the clinch.
Gimmerson tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor looks to land a combination. Gimmerson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gimmerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gimmerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Gimmerson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gimmerson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimmerson throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Gimmerson throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws a hook but Gimmerson avoids it easily.
Gimmerson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor has Gimmerson pressed against the cage, preventing Gimmerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gimmerson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Gimmerson gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gimmerson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gimmerson connects with the punch.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Taylor clinches.
Gimmerson misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson blocking some punches.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Gimmerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Gimmerson improves position.
Gimmerson gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Gimmerson avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Gimmerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gimmerson pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gimmerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gimmerson looks to clinch
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gimmerson throws out the jab.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Gimmerson throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson looks to clinch
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bart Gimmerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gimmerson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gimmerson manages to break the clinch.
Gimmerson throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gimmerson wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gimmerson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Gimmerson is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gimmerson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Gimmerson didn't expect that.
Gimmerson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Taylor is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gimmerson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Taylor's back instead.
Gimmerson doesn't have the hooks in and Taylor manages to turn into his guard.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Gimmerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gimmerson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gimmerson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gimmerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gimmerson tries to clinch up.
Gimmerson tries to clinch
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Gimmerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gimmerson looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Gimmerson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor cracks Gimmerson with an open hand slap.
Gimmerson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor connects with a superb combination that knocks Gimmerson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Taylor before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gimmerson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Taylor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joe Calzaghe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzaghe thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Calzaghe lands a head shot.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Calzaghe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Calzaghe won't allow it.
Calzaghe controlling the position well.
Gomez wants to pass to mount but Calzaghe is defending the position.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Calzaghe is having none of it.
Gomez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Calzaghe wants to get back to full guard.
Calzaghe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calzaghe.
Calzaghe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calzaghe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gomez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Calzaghe as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Calzaghe clinches up against the cage.
Calzaghe lands with a short shot to the head.
Calzaghe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calzaghe throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Gomez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Calzaghe!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Calzaghe hang on?
Gomez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calzaghe's face.
Gomez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gomez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calzaghe's face.
Gomez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Calzaghe hang on?
Gomez working for a submission but Calzaghe is keeping him at bay.
Gomez avoids the attempt from Calzaghe to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe is trying to escape the mount.
Calzaghe tries to lock up and control but Gomez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Calzaghe tries to lock up and control but Gomez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gomez unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calzaghe tries to hold on but Gomez pushes him away.
Gomez wants to finish this one by submission but Calzaghe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez with a couple of short strikes.
Gomez with shots to the head and body - Calzaghe looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gomez landing punches.
Gomez lands a big elbow.
Calzaghe throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gomez. What's that going to do exactly?
Calzaghe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Calzaghe's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Calzaghe tries to hold on but Gomez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gomez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Calzaghe circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzaghe misses the target.
Calzaghe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calzaghe won't be happy with that.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Calzaghe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calzaghe tries to bench press Gomez off him but Gomez keeps the position.
Gomez is staying tight to Calzaghe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gomez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Calzaghe struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calzaghe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomez's guard! Nice work there by Calzaghe!
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roger Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calzaghe wants to stand but Gomez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gomez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Calzaghe rolls with it to try and escape but Gomez cranks on the arm and Calzaghe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gomez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes to the cage accompanied by Brainpool - We Aim to Please. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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137 lbs
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20
147 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pleaser pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pleaser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pleaser wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleaser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pleaser looking to pass the guard.
Pleaser is working hard here to advance position.
Ziskie uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ziskie.
Ziskie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pleaser.
Pleaser scores with a body shot.
Pleaser lands with an overhand left.
Pleaser scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Pleaser throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Pleaser.
Pleaser pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pleaser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziskie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pleaser bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pleaser throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
An elbow from Pleaser crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleaser is looking to take a break and control but Ziskie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pleaser has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pleaser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pleaser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziskie keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pleaser working the ground and pound but Ziskie is defending the strikes.
Pleaser is looking to take a break and control but Ziskie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pleaser misses with a body kick.
Pleaser misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pleaser moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie walks into a stiff left hand from Pleaser.
Pleaser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pleaser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pleaser trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Pleaser drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziskie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziskie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziskie!
Pleaser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pleaser is looking to reverse the position.
Ziskie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pleaser is trying to control Ziskie's posture but Ziskie avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pleaser tries to bench press Ziskie off him but Ziskie keeps the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pleaser thuds his shin into the meat of Ziskie's side.
Pleaser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pleaser doesn't seem bothered though.
Pleaser looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pleaser shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziskie sprawls well. He's pushed Pleaser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziskie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Pleaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Pleaser.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleaser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleaser throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it.
Pleaser is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Pleaser moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a jab when Pleaser was well out of range.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Pleaser loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Pleaser moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pleaser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pleaser looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ziskie gets a clinch.
Pleaser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pleaser ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pleaser no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pleaser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ziskie 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!
Ziskie throws a hook but Pleaser avoids it easily.
Ziskie moves out of range of the body kick.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Pleaser shoots for a takedown but Ziskie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pleaser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pleaser misses with a series of wild punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pleaser.
Ziskie is trying to buck Pleaser off.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Pleaser are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pleaser prevents Ziskie from escaping the position.
Pleaser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ziskie, who protects the arm well.
Pleaser just content to control the position.
Ziskie regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pleaser's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pleaser is trying to control. Ziskie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pleaser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pleaser with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie is trying to stand back up but Pleaser is controlling him
Ziskie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pleaser.
Pleaser drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ziskie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pleaser has Ziskie in his guard.
Ziskie being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pleaser working a defensive guard here.
Pleaser working for submissions but it's allowed Ziskie to get to half guard.
Pleaser tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Richard Pleaser did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pleaser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie throws a hook but Pleaser avoids it easily.
Pleaser throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Pleaser scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pleaser moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Pleaser.
Pleaser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Pleaser does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Pleaser.
An inside leg kick lands from Pleaser.
Pleaser throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pleaser with a hook.
Pleaser cracks Ziskie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pleaser lands with a nice body punch.
Pleaser avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Pleaser lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pleaser ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Pleaser thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Pleaser throws a series of strikes that have Ziskie backpedaling.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Pleaser is having none of it.
Pleaser throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pleaser throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Pleaser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pleaser wants to pass to mount but Ziskie is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser thows a huge punch but Ziskie dodges it nicely.
Pleaser is keen to just control but Ziskie is a slippery customer.
Pleaser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pleaser wants to control but Ziskie is keeping him busy.
Pleaser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ziskie pushes Pleaser off looking to stand but Pleaser dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziskie is just riding it out for now. Pleaser eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pleaser moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Pleaser misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pleaser lands a head kick. Ziskie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Pleaser was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pleaser fails to land with a series of punches.
Pleaser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Pleaser.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
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.
Pleaser defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Pleaser lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pleaser.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Pleaser circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Pleaser.
Pleaser throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Pleaser.
Pleaser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pleaser tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pleaser closes the distance and clinches up with Ziskie, looking for a takedown. Pleaser pushes Ziskie against the cage but Ziskie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Pleaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pleaser fails to land the takedown.
Richard Pleaser is winning the standup battle so far.
Pleaser throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Pleaser had his way with Phillip Ziskie in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pleaser stalks Ziskie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ziskie's face. Ziskie staggers backwards, shaken.
Pleaser connects with a jab.
Ziskie 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.
Pleaser shoots in but Ziskie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziskie throws a jab when Pleaser was well out of range.
Ziskie throws a hook but Pleaser avoids it easily.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Pleaser circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Pleaser scores with a four punch combination!
Ziskie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Pleaser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Ziskie as Pleaser shoots in.
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
Ziskie takes a swing at Pleaser's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pleaser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Pleaser darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pleaser moves into full mount! Ziskie won't be happy about that!
Pleaser is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ziskie is surviving well by controlling Pleaser's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser throwing strikes here but Ziskie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pleaser is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ziskie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ziskie!
Pleaser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pleaser trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Richard Pleaser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
Pleaser pulls Ziskie in close to his closed guard and prevents Ziskie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Phillip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleaser is trying to keep Ziskie in close.
Ziskie won't allow Pleaser to sweep him here.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleaser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleaser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pleaser controlling the pace for now.
Ziskie prevents Pleaser from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pleaser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pleaser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
Richard Pleaser retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (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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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson throws a right hand that Morris ducks under and follows up with a left that Morris also avoids with ease.
Manson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morris moves away from the strike by Manson.
Manson misses with a few strikes there.
Morris avoids the body shot from Manson.
Manson throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.
Morris could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morris defending well as Manson loads up on a big left hand.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manson sees it coming and defends easily.
Morris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris trying to advance position but Manson counters by regaining guard.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.
Morris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manson has escaped and now he's on top!
Morris working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morris seems to be looking for submissions.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is working for a kimura but Manson is defending it quite comfortably.
Morris wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Morris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morris prevents Manson from standing back up.
Morris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morris lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson wants to get back to his feet.
Morris is looking to advance position but Manson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson is trying to stand back up but Morris is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Morris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manson.
Manson lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Manson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Morris. Morris tries to recover but Manson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Morris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Manson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Nesbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Carleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesbitt comes to the cage accompanied by Rab.C.Nesbitt Theme. Carleone has chosen I AM SPARTA! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rab Nesbitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Carleone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesbitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nesbitt lands a body shot in the clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Nesbitt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Nesbitt.
Nesbitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Nesbitt.
Carleone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nesbitt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nesbitt.
Carleone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Carleone can't do much from the bottom here.
Nesbitt working the ground and pound but Carleone is defending the strikes.
Nesbitt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carleone!
Nesbitt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nesbitt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesbitt with shots to the head and body - Carleone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nesbitt lands a big shot there that rocks Carleone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nesbitt fails to move to back control.
Nesbitt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carleone?
Nesbitt goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Carleone is on top in guard.
Carleone postures up.
Nesbitt keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Carleone passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt is looking for a sweep. Carleone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nesbitt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nesbitt trying to hold on to Carleone's head to control him but Carleone postures up.
Carleone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nesbitt has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nesbitt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Carleone passes into side control!
Carleone is trying to get an arm triangle but Nesbitt is defending well.
Carleone is looking to take a break and control but Nesbitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt can't do much from the bottom here.
Nesbitt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carleone trying to control from the bottom.
Carleone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Nesbitt there.
Nesbitt wants to take a breather but Carleone is having none of it.
Nesbitt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carleone looking for submissions off his back.
Carleone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nesbitt scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Carleone is pressing down on Nesbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carleone keeping full guard, as Nesbitt tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carleone being controlled here, momentarily.
Nesbitt drops back looking for a leg! Carleone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carleone manages to kick Nesbitt off! Nesbitt jumps back into Carleone's guard.
Nesbitt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nesbitt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Nesbitt dominated that round.
That's time! Nesbitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carleone lands with an uppercut that bounces Nesbitt off the cage and back into rage.
Carleone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nesbitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Carleone misses with the combination.
Carleone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nesbitt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carleone taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Nesbitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carleone tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesbitt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carleone wants to get back to full guard.
Nesbitt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nesbitt throwing shots but Carleone is blocking nicely.
Carleone is trying to get back to full guard.
Nesbitt is looking to advance position but Carleone won't allow it.
Carleone wants to get back to full guard.
Nesbitt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nesbitt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Carleone is trying to get back to full guard.
Carleone won't allow Nesbitt to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carleone with a poor takedown
and Nesbitt counters with a takedown into side control.
Nesbitt working the ground and pound but Carleone is defending the strikes.
Nesbitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nesbitt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carleone's legs.
Carleone is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carleone wants to get back to his feet.
Nesbitt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nesbitt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nesbitt is trying to get an arm triangle but Carleone is defending well.
Carleone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nesbitt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Carleone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rab Nesbitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nesbitt throwing strikes here but Carleone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nesbitt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carleone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carleone prevents Nesbitt from taking his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carleone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nesbitt looking for a guillotine from mount but Carleone is having none of it.
Carleone is just holding on here. Nesbitt manages to take his back.
Carleone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nesbitt's guard. Nice work there by Carleone.
Nesbitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carleone pushes down on Nesbitt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Nesbitt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Nesbitt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carleone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesbitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carleone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nesbitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nesbitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nesbitt trying to control but Carleone is working from the bottom.
Nesbitt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carleone working a defensive guard here.
Nesbitt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesbitt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesbitt preventing the sweep.
Nesbitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carleone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nesbitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carleone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nesbitt counters with a takedown into side control.
Nesbitt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carleone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carleone is trying to improve his position.
Nesbitt scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carleone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nesbitt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carleone is trying to control but can't.
Carleone manages to get to full guard.
Carleone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesbitt wants to control from the top but Carleone keeps moving.
Carleone looking to control.
Nesbitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nesbitt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nesbitt looking to pass the guard.
Nesbitt forces his way into half guard.
Nesbitt is looking for a kimura here.
Rab Nesbitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Nesbitt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vito Carleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carleone is trying to maintain the position but Nesbitt is very close to passing his half guard.
Carleone is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nesbitt pulls his head out easily.
Nesbitt not doing much here.
Nesbitt wants to free his trapped foot but Carleone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rab Nesbitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nesbitt, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rab Nesbitt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp comes into the arena with Amish Paradise blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jebidiah Knepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knepp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Watson did well to prevent Knepp getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is looking for a sweep. Knepp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knepp tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Watson kicks Knepp off and gets back to his feet.
Watson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knepp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watson defends it nicely.
Knepp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knepp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Watson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Knepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Knepp off the cage and back into rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knepp looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knepp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knepp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knepp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Knepp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Knepp is breathing heavily.
Knepp moves into the clinch successfully.
Knepp tries to pull guard but Watson won't allow it.
Knepp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Watson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Watson working hard to break the clinch.
Watson wants the takedown. Knepp is fighting it off but Watson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Knepp's guard against the cage.
Watson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Watson! Knepp is backing up but he can't get away as Watson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Knepp and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Watson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Mcgiven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adama comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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24
208 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Mcgiven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adama gets caught flat footed, as Mcgiven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mcgiven drops back looking for a leg! Adama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adama manages to kick Mcgiven off! Mcgiven jumps back into Adama's guard.
Mcgiven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgiven is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgiven thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgiven defends well.
Mcgiven wants to control from the top but Adama keeps moving.
Mcgiven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgiven is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adama is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgiven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgiven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adama scoring with some ground and pound.
Adama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgiven trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adama drops back looking for a leg! Mcgiven is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgiven manages to kick Adama off! Adama jumps back into Mcgiven's guard.
Adama is breathing heavily.
Adama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgiven is keeping the position for now.
Adama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcgiven is looking for a triangle but Adama pushes his legs off easily.
Adama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgiven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adama throwing strikes from guard but Mcgiven blocks nicely.
Adama is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcgiven wants to sweep here but Adama controlling him for the moment.
Mcgiven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgiven looking for a guillotine here but Adama defends easily.
Adama tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgiven is retaining full guard.
Adama is in close to Mcgiven's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adama wants to pass the guard but Mcgiven is keeping the position.
Mcgiven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adama is aware though and is defending well.
Adama stands and throws Mcgiven's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adama stands up.
Adama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adama lands an elbow that stopped Mcgiven in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama lands a knee to the body.
Adama scores with a knee to the head.
Adama lands a damaging elbow.
Adama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcgiven jumps guard but Adama stands there with Mcgiven around his waist. Mcgiven gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcgiven takes an elbow to the temple.
Adama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adama landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Adama.
Mcgiven manages to pull guard.
Adama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcgiven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adama defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgiven has his feet on Adama's thighs here. He's pushed Adama off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Adama screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Mcgiven!
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