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Spirit FC-LA: Kings of Honor 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dejesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Gallrdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallrdo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. sergio mendes magalenha kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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200 cm
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267 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dejesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Gallrdo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallrdo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dejesus.
Gallrdo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dejesus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallrdo gets caught flat footed, as Dejesus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dejesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dejesus stops Gallrdo from standing up.
Dejesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallrdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallrdo uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Gallrdo lands a left and a right that send Dejesus crashing to the mat, dazed. Gallrdo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dejesus is rocked!
It looks like Douglas Dejesus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallrdo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Dejesus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dejesus is working for takedown but Gallrdo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dejesus seems to have got his legs back now.
Dejesus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallrdo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Dejesus is looking to close the distance but Gallrdo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Dejesus crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Dejesus is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Diego Gallrdo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sinclaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogue Wave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Sinclaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rogue Wave!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclaire gets a takedown into half guard.
Sinclaire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wave is just riding it out for now. Sinclaire eventually gives up the hold.
Sinclaire is looking for a kimura here.
Sinclaire wants to pass the guard but Wave is defending well.
Wave regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wave working for a triangle but Sinclaire defends it easily.
Wave is trying to control the position but Sinclaire postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclaire won't allow Wave to get back to his feet.
Wave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinclaire defends well.
Sinclaire preventing the sweep.
Sinclaire could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sinclaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wave is keeping the position for now.
Sinclaire postures up.
Wave can't keep his opponent in guard - Sinclaire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sinclaire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wave is just riding it out for now. Sinclaire eventually gives up the hold.
Wave wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wave moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sinclaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Wave is retaining full guard.
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.
Wave throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sinclaire drops back looking for a leg! Wave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wave manages to kick Sinclaire off! Sinclaire jumps back into Wave's guard.
Sinclaire 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.
Sinclaire slips nicely into half guard.
Sinclaire is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wave defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wave makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wave.
Sinclaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wave is keeping the position for now.
Wave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sinclaire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wave looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave looking for a guillotine here but Sinclaire defends easily.
Wave had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sinclaire is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wave Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sinclaire's back instead.
Wave looking for the choke from the back.
Wave is trying to stick to Sinclaire's back but Sinclaire is turning into Wave. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wave's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sinclaire.
Sinclaire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sinclaire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wave knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wave stops Sinclaire from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclaire working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sinclaire has an Americana. Wave didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sinclaire is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sinclaire hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shane Sinclaire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Ubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Ubba!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubba throws a head kick that Jitsu semi-blocks.
Ubba misses with a head kick.
Ubba lands a head kick. Jitsu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ubba throws a head kick but Jitsu moves out of range.
Ubba lands a head kick. Jitsu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ubba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jitsu pinned against the cage. Jitsu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ubba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubba throws a head kick that misses.
Ubba cracks the inside of Jitsu's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu gets the takedown into side control.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Ubba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ubba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ubba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ubba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jitsu moves into full mount! Ubba won't be happy about that!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ubba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ubba tries to buck Jitsu off but Jitsu takes his back!
Ubba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jitsu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubba is looking to escape.
Ubba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ubba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jitsu has control of Ubba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ubba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.
Ubba is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control the pace but Ubba is squirming around nicely.
Ubba is trying to escape the mount.
Ubba wants to get back to his feet.
Ubba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitsu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ubba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jitsu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jitsu 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.
Ubba flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jitsu lands with some strikes.
Jitsu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ubba?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jitsu wants to finish this one by submission but Ubba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jitsu.
Ubba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ubba is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ubba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ubba is looking for a triangle but Jitsu pushes his legs off easily.
Ubba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ubba wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Ubba dominated that 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.
Jitsu blocks a head kick by Ubba.
Abu Ubba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jitsu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jitsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ubba. Ubba obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Jitsu. No joy for Ubba on that attempt.
Ubba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ubba showed some decent athleticism there.
Jitsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Ubba.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ubba.
Ubba wants to free his trapped foot but Jitsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ubba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jitsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ubba.
Jitsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ubba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ubba's back!
Jitsu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubba tries to escape the position.
Ubba rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ubba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jitsu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ubba regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ubba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jitsu is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jitsu is in a horrible position here. Ubba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ubba has isolated one of Jitsu's arms. Jitsu looking to fight him off but Ubba twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Ubba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Deshautelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John Gonzales enters the ring!
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Deshautelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Deshautelle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Deshautelle moves out of range.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deshautelle darts in and clinches Gonzales up against the ropes.
Gonzales throws a head punch that misses.
Deshautelle jumps guard.
Gonzales 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.
Gonzales pushing down on Deshautelle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzales passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deshautelle!
Deshautelle is looking to get to half guard.
Deshautelle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonzales. What's that going to do exactly?
Gonzales lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deshautelle hang on?
Deshautelle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deshautelle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales working for a submission but Deshautelle is keeping him at bay.
Gonzales with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Deshautelle is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Deshautelle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deshautelle'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.
Gonzales wants to control the pace but Deshautelle is squirming around nicely.
Gonzales wants to finish this one by submission but Deshautelle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gonzales.
Gonzales with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deshautelle is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzales has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzales is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Deshautelle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Deshautelle is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzales has a good base and remains in mount.
Deshautelle really wants to buck Gonzales off and get back to his feet.
Gonzales looking for a guillotine from mount but Deshautelle is having none of it.
Gonzales throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Deshautelle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gonzales is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Deshautelle is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Gonzales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Big Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bear's entrance music is put a donk on it - blackout crew. A fine choice. Arlovski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feel Like A Monster. 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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240 lbs
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265 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Big Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski with a hook.
Arlovski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Arlovski as Big Bear shoots in.
Arlovski 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.
Arlovski scores with a one two! Big Bear had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arlovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arlovski takes a shot to the head.
Arlovski tries to break free but Big Bear pushes him back against the ropes.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski tests Big Bear's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrew Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arlovski throws a series of strikes that have Big Bear backpedaling.
Big Bear blocks a head kick by Arlovski.
Big Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Arlovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arlovski pushes Big Bear away with a front kick.
Arlovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Arlovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arlovski has had enough of the clinch but Big Bear keeps him there for the moment.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Bear wants to clinch.
Arlovski looks to land a combination but Big Bear avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrew Arlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Bear.
A head kick misses from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands a two punch combo.
Good shot there by Arlovski.
Big Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big Bear tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlovski is trying to force a seperation but Big Bear has the dominant position.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Arlovski.
Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Big Bear keeps control of Arlovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Big Bear fails to pull guard.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski tries to bum rush Big Bear with a series of wild strikes but Big Bear uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Big Bear misses.
Big Bear on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Big Bear misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Bear is breathing heavily.
Big Bear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arlovski. Arlovski obviously looking to wear him down.
Big Bear takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arlovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Big Bear shoots for a takedown but Arlovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Big Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Bear takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Big Bear takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Arlovski misses.
Arlovski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Big Bear has managed to clinch.
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bear takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arlovski forces Big Bear back against the ropes and clinches.
Arlovski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Arlovski.
Arlovski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches.
Arlovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Big Bear on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arlovski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlovski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arlovski looks to land a combination. Big Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arlovski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Arlovski duly obliges.
Arlovski throws a leg kick which misses Big Bear's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Bear tries to avoid it.
Arlovski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Big Bear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski throws a nice head kick!
Nice straight punches there by Arlovski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arlovski.
Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Arlovski scores with a one two! Big Bear had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Big Bear takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arlovski lands with a slapping head kick.
Arlovski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Big Bear looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arlovski throws a combination. Big Bear tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Big Bear is rocked!
Arlovski closes the distance and pushes Big Bear back into the ropes.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arlovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Big Bear's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Arlovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arlovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Big Bear backwards.
Arlovski breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Arlovski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arlovski scores with a head kick.
Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Arlovski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Big Bear on the side of the head.
Arlovski has closed the distance and engaged Big Bear in a clinch.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Bear has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Big Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arlovski!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Big Bear takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arlovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arlovski clinches up with Big Bear and pushes him back against the ropes.
Big Bear keeps control of Arlovski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
Arlovski is trying to break free.
Big Bear has Arlovski pressed against the ropes, preventing Arlovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski lands with a slapping head kick.
Arlovski closes the distance and pushes Big Bear back into the ropes.
Arlovski lands with a right to the head.
Arlovski prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Arlovski on the inside.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arlovski scores with a head kick.
Andrew Arlovski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arlovski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Big Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arlovski.
Arlovski moves into range and clinches up with Big Bear.
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Bear tries to move into range but Arlovski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arlovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arlovski blocking some punches.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Arlovski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlovski closes the distance and pushes Big Bear back into the ropes.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski looks to land a combination. Big Bear sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Arlovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Bear manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arlovski tries to stand but Big Bear is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arlovski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Arlovski moves into range and clinches up with Big Bear.
Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Arlovski lands a front kick.
Arlovski thuds his right hand into Big Bear's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arlovski moves into the clinch.
Arlovski working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Arlovski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arlovski lands a lovely overhand right.
Arlovski stalks Big Bear and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Big Bear's face. Big Bear staggers backwards, shaken.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Big Bear crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arlovski - the referee stops the clock and Big Bear gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arlovski. Big Bear manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arlovski throws a head kick that half lands.
Arlovski moves into range and clinches up with Big Bear.
Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Bear won't allow it.
Arlovski lands a right hand.
Big Bear has Arlovski pressed against the ropes, preventing Arlovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Big Bear misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Big Bear has him pressed against the ropes.
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Arlovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Arlovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arlovski lands with a short shot to the head.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlovski has Big Bear up against the ropes in a clinch.
Big Bear is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arlovski is looking to break free of the clinch but Big Bear has double underhooks.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Bear tries to clinch up.
Arlovski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Arlovski lands with a right hand.
Big Bear swats away the attempt to clinch by Arlovski.
Big Bear tries to clinch but Arlovski is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arlovski gets a clinch.
Andrew Arlovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arlovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski.
Arlovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Arlovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Big Bear.
Arlovski throws a shot to the body.
Arlovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Big Bear circles away.
Big Bear takes one to the chin there.
Arlovski drives through and clinches with Big Bear against the ropes.
Big Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arlovski is trying to break free.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arlovski tries a head kick but it misses.
Arlovski closes the distance and pushes Big Bear back into the ropes.
Arlovski tries to break free but Big Bear pushes him back against the ropes.
Arlovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Bear walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arlovski scores with the left hand. Big Bear knows he should have avoided that one.
Arlovski swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Arlovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Arlovski catches Big Bear right on the button with a cross.
Big Bear shoots in for a double leg but Arlovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arlovski throws a combination. Big Bear tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arlovski.
Arlovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arlovski has Big Bear up against the ropes in a clinch.
Big Bear takes a shot to the head.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arlovski rushes Big Bear and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Big Bear has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arlovski finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Bear's head.
Big Bear closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arlovski did well to prevent Big Bear getting side control.
Arlovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Andrew Arlovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Bear has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arlovski lands with a nice body kick.
Arlovski lands with a right hand.
Arlovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Arlovski misses with a double jab.
Arlovski closes the distance and clinches.
Big Bear prevents Arlovski from breaking the clinch.
Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski dips to his left and cracks Big Bear with an uppercut!
A nice combination there by Arlovski.
Arlovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from Arlovski both land. Nice combination.
A nice combination there by Arlovski.
Arlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big Bear circles away quickly and effectively.
Big Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arlovski sprawls well. Arlovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Big Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Big Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Big Bear has time to react.
Arlovski misses with a combination
and Big Bear counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Arlovski's guard now.
Big Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arlovski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Big Bear frees his head nicely. Oh but Arlovski has switched to an armbar! Big Bear is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andrew Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaknafein DoUrden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bucher is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by X Gonna Give It To Ya. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zaknafein DoUrden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Bucher!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Bucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DoUrden leaves Bucher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DoUrden drives through with a takedown into guard.
DoUrden is pushing down on Bucher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bucher is fighting to maintain full guard but DoUrden has managed to sneak the leg through.
DoUrden trying to control from half guard but Bucher is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DoUrden wants to free his trapped foot but Bucher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DoUrden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bucher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
DoUrden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DoUrden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DoUrden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucher pushes DoUrden off looking to stand but DoUrden dives back in and keeps control.
DoUrden is looking for a kimura here.
DoUrden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bucher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DoUrden.
DoUrden trying to mount his opponent but Bucher defends it.
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.
Bucher looks like he's trying to stand up.
DoUrden seems to be looking for submissions.
DoUrden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bucher keeps working.
DoUrden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DoUrden stops Bucher from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DoUrden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DoUrden prevents Bucher from standing back up.
Bucher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DoUrden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DoUrden passes the guard and advances to mount!
DoUrden trying to control but Bucher is having none of it.
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.
Bucher'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.
Bucher looks gassed!
DoUrden scoring with strikes but Bucher is staying in there.
DoUrden looking to control and managing it successfully.
DoUrden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bucher is surviving well by controlling DoUrden's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DoUrden landing strikes from the mount and Bucher is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaknafein DoUrden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DoUrden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bucher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DoUrden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DoUrden wants to control from the top but Bucher keeps moving.
Bucher is working an open guard so DoUrden takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
DoUrden clinches with his opponent.
Bucher goes for a takedown in the clinch but DoUrden prevents it.
Bucher misses with a hook to the ribs.
DoUrden lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DoUrden drags the fight down to the ground.
DoUrden pushes Bucher off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bucher closes the distance but DoUrden moves to the side
and DoUrden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bucher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DoUrden walks away with a smile on his face. Bucher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DoUrden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bucher is breathing heavily.
Bucher wants to stand and escape but DoUrden is having none of it.
DoUrden is pushing down on Bucher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bucher is fighting to maintain full guard but DoUrden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bucher is in trouble now - DoUrden has advanced to mount!
DoUrden looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
DoUrden has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bucher is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaknafein DoUrden!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cheadle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheadle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Intergalactic Rock. The key to victory for Don Cheadle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cheadle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheadle fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheadle tries to clinch there but Powers circles away.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheadle gets a clinch.
Cheadle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cheadle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Powers looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheadle trying to control the position but Powers is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cheadle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheadle wants to clinch.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cheadle controlling Powers's posture.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cheadle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powers manages to get himself to full guard.
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position.
Powers keeping moving, preventing Cheadle from controlling successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Don Cheadle just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cheadle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheadle scores with a shot to the body.
Cheadle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powers defends it nicely.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheadle was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cheadle tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range.
Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheadle tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheadle to the ground. Cheadle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cheadle tries to clinch up.
Cheadle wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheadle doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
Cheadle clinches.
Powers prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Cheadle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Cheadle fails to land.
Powers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheadle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powers scores with a takedown into Cheadle's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheadle has wrist control.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers landing with the ground and pound.
Cheadle looking to control.
Cheadle is really struggling to control Powers but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheadle tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheadle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheadle gets a clinch.
Cheadle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheadle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cheadle in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheadle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cheadle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cheadle tries to clinch up.
Cheadle is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it.
Powers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Powers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Cheadle regains half guard.
Cheadle tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Powers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Powers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Powers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cheadle wants to improve his position but Powers is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheadle trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers thows a huge punch but Cheadle dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheadle is looking to clinch.
Powers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cheadle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cheadle tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cheadle clinches.
Powers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheadle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheadle throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
Cheadle swings wildly with an uppercut but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheadle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Cheadle.
Powers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheadle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cheadle has clasped his hands together around Powers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cheadle trying to control the action but Powers is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Cheadle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cheadle wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Powers can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Cheadle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cheadle prefers to stall for the moment though.
Powers is not content to let Cheadle control the position.
Powers is trying to buck Cheadle off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle wants to control but Powers is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cheadle misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cheadle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cheadle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cheadle trying to control here.
Cheadle is pressing down on Powers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Powers stands up over Cheadle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheadle is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers stands up over Cheadle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Kenny Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powers thows a big elbow that misses.
Cheadle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheadle, not yet.
Cheadle working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Cheadle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Powers's guard now.
Don Cheadle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheadle trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers wants to stand up but Cheadle is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheadle trying to control but Powers is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Don Cheadle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cheadle avoids the body shot from Powers.
Cheadle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheadle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheadle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Powers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cheadle gets full guard.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cheadle trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
Powers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cheadle looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheadle, not yet.
Powers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cheadle is trying to keep Powers in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers throws a series of punches but Cheadle moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Cheadle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheadle staying out of range there.
Cheadle wants to clinch
and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cheadle's guard.
Cheadle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powers lands a couple of elbows.
Cheadle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Cheadle controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
Powers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle wants to get back to his feet but Powers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Cheadle saw that one coming.
Cheadle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheadle darts in trying to clinch
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Powers throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheadle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Powers postures up.
Cheadle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheadle trying to keep a closed guard but Powers is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Powers.
Cheadle takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Cheadle doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
Powers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cheadle's half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powers lands a nice short elbow.
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cheadle gets back to full guard.
Powers won't allow Cheadle to get back to his feet.
Cheadle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powers prevents Cheadle from getting back to his feet.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Cheadle blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cheadle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cheadle won't be happy with that.
Powers working away.
Powers working the head with strikes.
Powers cracks Cheadle with a big right hand but Cheadle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Powers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cheadle is avoiding damage well.
Cheadle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Powers working the ground and pound but Cheadle is defending the strikes.
Cheadle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cheadle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Powers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cheadle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheadle pulls Powers in to control the position.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
Kenny Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Cheadle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cheadle controls Powers momentarily but Powers frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cheadle 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cheadle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayceon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardaway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chino XL's Lyrical Messiah. 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 Jayceon Taylor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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255 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
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Hardaway!
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, Jayceon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardaway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardaway!
Hardaway throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Hardaway lands a head kick!
Hardaway tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardaway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hardaway duly obliges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardaway, right into the meat.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Hardaway.
Hardaway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardaway to the mat! Hardaway manages to get full guard.
Hardaway wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardaway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Hardaway 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hardaway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hardaway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Taylor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position but Hardaway is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Hardaway takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hardaway is pushing Taylor's head away, looking to escape. Taylor manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardaway is breathing heavily.
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hardaway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taylor connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hardaway tries to escape but Taylor is in control.
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hardaway has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Hardaway misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Taylor lands an elbow.
Taylor in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hardaway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayceon Taylor!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Skripplenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeb Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skripplenorth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slayer - Raining Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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268 lbs
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265 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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Skripplenorth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeb Rush !
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws out a loose jab but Skripplenorth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skripplenorth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skripplenorth somewhat.
Skripplenorth slips a straight right by Rush .
Rush tries to clinch there but Skripplenorth circles away.
Skripplenorth blocks a head kick by Rush .
Skripplenorth blocks a head kick by Rush .
Skripplenorth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rush misses with a head kick.
Skripplenorth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rush to the mat! Rush manages to get full guard.
Rush is looking to stand up but Skripplenorth isn't so interested in that idea.
Skripplenorth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skripplenorth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skripplenorth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rush trying to remain calm as Skripplenorth controls from the top position.
Rush tries to bench press Skripplenorth off him but Skripplenorth keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to control but Rush is keeping him busy.
Skripplenorth is trying to get an arm triangle but Rush is defending well.
Skripplenorth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rush has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rush is looking for a sweep.
Rush wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skripplenorth is trying to get an arm triangle but Rush is defending well.
Skripplenorth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Skripplenorth is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth advances to full mount.
Skripplenorth landing strikes from the mount.
Rush is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Skripplenorth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Skripplenorth scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Rush really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Skripplenorth is going olschool here, as he tries to force Rush to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rush shrugs it off.
Rush '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.
Rush working to try and regain half guard.
Skripplenorth trying to control but Rush is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth is working for a guillotine from mount but Rush frees his head quite easily.
Skripplenorth is breathing heavily.
Skripplenorth wants to control the pace but Rush is squirming around nicely.
Skripplenorth is landing with some decent strikes but Rush is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rush is trying to stand.
Rush tries to reverse the position but Skripplenorth maintains control.
Rush is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Skripplenorth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skripplenorth trying to control but Rush is having none of it.
Rush is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skripplenorth wants to take Rush 's back but he can't do it this time.
Rush is working to get back to half guard.
Rush wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Rush is squirming around, avoiding Skripplenorth's attempts to control the action.
Skripplenorth is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rush can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skripplenorth with shots to the head and body - Rush looks very uncomfortable down there.
Skripplenorth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Skripplenorth has isolated one of Rush 's arms. Rush looking to fight him off but Skripplenorth twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Skripplenorth!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuberculo Meningitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Slayed as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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225 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuberculo Meningitis!
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, Blake Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Meningitis shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meningitis.
Shamrock struggling a bit here.
Meningitis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shamrock tries to bench press Meningitis off him but Meningitis keeps the position.
Shamrock regains half guard.
Meningitis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shamrock punching from the bottom.
Meningitis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Meningitis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meningitis seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meningitis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shamrock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meningitis is breathing heavily.
Shamrock wants to control but Meningitis is keeping busy.
Shamrock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Meningitis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Meningitis eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shamrock flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shamrock missing with punches from the bottom.
Shamrock actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meningitis won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Shamrock looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shamrock is on top in guard.
Shamrock is in close to Meningitis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meningitis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shamrock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Meningitis's head.
Shamrock trying to control but Meningitis is working from the bottom.
Shamrock 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.
Meningitis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock postures up and lands a big shot to Meningitis's brow.
Shamrock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meningitis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Shamrock lands a couple of elbows.
Shamrock stands up over Meningitis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shamrock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shamrock with a nice head shot there.
Shamrock landing some decent shots from guard.
Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shamrock throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meningitis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shamrock has his hands clasped together but Meningitis extends an breaks Shamrock's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Meningitis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuberculo Meningitis!
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