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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Furcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Hazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Hazen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Furcal's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Furcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Hazen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furcal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furcal misses with a two punch combination.
Hazen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hazen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Furcal as he avoids it easily.
Furcal throws a hook to the side of Hazen's head but Hazen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazen fails to land the takedown.
Hazen takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Danny Hazen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Furcal works the jab nicely.
Hazen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Furcal is fending him off so far but Hazen persists. Nope, Furcal circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Furcal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hazen.
Hazen slips under a jab from Furcal.
Hazen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Furcal throws out a powerful jab.
Hazen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hazen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazen has closed the distance and engaged Furcal in a clinch.
Hazen manages to break the clinch.
Furcal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hazen.
Furcal works over Hazen's head and body with a nice combination.
Hazen looks gassed!
Furcal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Furcal keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazen defending well as Furcal loads up on a big left hand.
Hazen is looking to clinch.
Hazen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Furcal drops Hazen with a beautiful combination! Hazen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Furcal is looking for the KO!
Hazen is rocked!
That has opened up Danny Hazen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furcal lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hazen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Furcal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Furcal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Pettimore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Barbee (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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Pettimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Barbee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettimore.
Barbee moves away from the strike by Pettimore.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pettimore scores with a hook.
It looks like Doug Barbee has been cut.
Barbee fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pettimore defends it nicely.
No luck for Barbee with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence Pettimore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Barbee.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pettimore motions for Barbee to come forward. Pettimore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbee is defended easily by Pettimore.
Pettimore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pettimore throws an overhand right that lands on Barbee's shoulder, as Barbee tries to avoid the shot.
Barbee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pettimore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barbee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barbee.
Barbee looks gassed!
Pettimore scores with a jab. Barbee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pettimore sends Barbee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pettimore is motioning to the referee to let Barbee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barbee is rocked!
Pettimore is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Barbee flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barbee is out cold! Pettimore holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lawrence Pettimore!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Machini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimi Hendrix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimi Hendrix!
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, Joe Machini!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machini lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendrix wants to sweep here but Machini controlling him for the moment.
Machini must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hendrix throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machini escapes and throws Hendrix's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hendrix is trying to get back to his feet.
Hendrix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendrix sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hendrix pushes Machini off looking to stand but Machini dives back in and keeps control.
Machini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hendrix gets full guard.
Machini wants to control from the top but Hendrix keeps moving.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but instead Machini has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machini is trying to control. Hendrix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendrix is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Machini.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep. Machini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hendrix is looking to escape.
Hendrix tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machini has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hendrix tries to reverse the position but Machini maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machini with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hendrix?
Hendrix swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hendrix throwing hammer fists to the chest of Machini. What's that going to do exactly?
Machini working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machini dominating with strikes here.
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendrix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Machini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix working to try and regain half guard.
Hendrix tries to lock up and control but Machini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hendrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machini avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Hendrix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hendrix is looking to escape.
The referee warns Hendrix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hendrix is looking to get to half guard.
Hendrix is working hard here to advance position.
Machini avoids the attempt from Hendrix to control.
Machini controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Machini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machini avoids the body shot from Hendrix.
Hendrix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Machini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendrix has picked Machini up - he's going for a ride! Hendrix dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Machini is trying to control but can't.
Machini tries to get to full guard but Hendrix has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machini keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.
Hendrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Machini is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hendrix, into his guard.
Hendrix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hendrix thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Machini stops Hendrix from standing up.
Machini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machini is one step ahead there.
Hendrix is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Machini counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendrix wants a takedown but no success here.
Machini avoids a wild elbow strike from Hendrix.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machini drags the fight down to the ground.
Hendrix preventing the sweep.
Hendrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Machini's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hendrix won't allow Machini to sweep him here.
Machini keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.
Hendrix 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.
Hendrix shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Machini decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hendrix's guard.
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix with a poor takedown
and Machini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machini moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machini.
Hendrix avoids a wild elbow strike from Machini.
Machini tries for a takedown but Hendrix manages to get underhooks.
Hendrix jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machini walks away with a smile on his face. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hendrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machini gets to mount! Hendrix was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Machini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Machini 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.
Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Machini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hendrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machini slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hendrix.
Hendrix tries to roll over but Machini keeps him under control.
Machini postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hendrix to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Machini there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machini pushes Hendrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Machini breaks the clinch.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machini counters with a single leg into guard. Hendrix didn't expect that.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but instead Machini has moved into half guard.
Machini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Machini wants to free his trapped foot but Hendrix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hendrix trying to control but Machini postures up.
Hendrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Machini is controlling him.
Hendrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Machini thows a big elbow that misses.
Machini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hendrix's guard.
Hendrix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machini slips a nice elbow through Hendrix's hands, connecting with Hendrix's forehead.
Joe Machini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendrix moves into full guard.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Machini tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machini passes into half guard.
Hendrix trying to get back to full guard but Machini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Machini with a couple of short strikes.
Machini with a couple of short strikes.
Hendrix is trying to stand.
Hendrix tries to reverse the position but Machini maintains control.
The referee warns Hendrix that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Machini raining down shots from the mount!
Hendrix is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hendrix is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by Machini.
Machini breaks from Hendrix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jimi Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machini with good strikes from the mount here!
Machini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hendrix looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machini controlling the position easily from mount.
Joe Machini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hendrix regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Machini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Machini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Could Be Mine. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ricard's choice of entrance music: Frank The Tank. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Rockwell!
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, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ricard. No joy for Rockwell on that attempt.
Rockwell gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockwell works his way into side control.
Rockwell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ricard tries to buck Rockwell off but Rockwell is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ricard wants to control but Rockwell postures up.
Ricard is looking to reverse the position.
Rockwell landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rockwell lands a nice forearm strike.
Rockwell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ricard down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ricard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ricard taking a bit of punishment here - Rockwell scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ricard wants to control but Rockwell postures up.
Rockwell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ricard is trying to improve his position.
Rockwell grinds an elbow into Ricard's temple.
Ricard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rockwell prevents Ricard from standing back up.
Rockwell working Ricard over with strikes.
Rockwell controlling the action here.
Ricard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockwell scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rockwell trying to control from half guard but Ricard is working away.
Ricard moves into full guard.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricard looking to control.
Rockwell 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.
Rockwell looking to sit in guard and control but Ricard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rockwell is adopting a defensive guard.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Ricard isn't so interested in that idea.
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Rockwell controls Ricard momentarily but Ricard frees himself.
Rockwell pulls Ricard in to control the position.
Rockwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rockwell with a couple of short strikes.
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.
Ricard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ricard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ricard tries to roll over but Rockwell keeps him under control.
Rockwell drops an elbow to the side of Ricard's head.
Ricard trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard controlling the position well.
Ricard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Rockwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ricard leaves Rockwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rockwell shoots in but Ricard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ricard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rockwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Rockwell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ricard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard is trying to trip Rockwell. He has hold of a leg but Rockwell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ricard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rockwell keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ricard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rockwell!
Rockwell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Ricard has wrist control.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rockwell!
Ricard trying to control but Rockwell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rockwell because Ricard loaded up on that one.
Rockwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricard has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricard looking to secure an arm triangle but Rockwell defends it well.
Ricard throwing strikes here but Rockwell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ricard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rockwell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rockwell tries to bench press Ricard off him but Ricard keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricard.
Rockwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Ricard stands up and beckons Rockwell to his feet.
Rockwell fails with the takedown
and Ricard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockwell's guard.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Rockwell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rockwell has his takedown stuffed
so Ricard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockwell looking to control.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but Ricard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rockwell 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.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ricard manages to pass to side control.
Rockwell tries to roll over but Ricard keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Ricard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ricard drives through and clinches with Rockwell against the cage.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ricard pulls guard.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Rockwell is proving a slippery customer.
Ricard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell landing some decent shots from guard.
Rockwell passes Ricard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockwell is looking to take a break and control but Ricard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell stops Ricard from getting back to his feet.
Rockwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Ricard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ricard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rockwell.
Ricard controls Rockwell momentarily but Rockwell frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricard counters with a single leg into guard. Rockwell didn't expect that.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Rockwell keeps moving.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ricard is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him.
Ricard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rockwell, up you get!
Rockwell with a poor takedown
so Ricard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard being controlled here momentarily.
Rockwell looking to control.
Rockwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ricard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Elijah Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ricard can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ricard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rockwell can't fight it off and eventually Ricard manages to take the fight to the floor. Rockwell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ricard 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.
Rockwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ricard's guard.
Rockwell lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockwell trying to control but Ricard is working from the bottom.
Ricard has Rockwell pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricard can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricard is on top in guard.
Rockwell wants to stand and escape but Ricard is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockwell keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Rockwell has his hands on Ricard's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Ricard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tutuola has chosen Funny Ice T Moments as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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219 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Fuller!
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, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Tutuola as Fuller shoots in.
Fuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Tutuola sprawls well. He's pushed Fuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuller is defended easily by Tutuola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tutuola gets a takedown into half guard.
Fuller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tutuola.
Tutuola decides to stand and escape the position.
Fuller moves in looking to clinch but Tutuola pushes him off.
Fuller swings for the body but Tutuola moves out of range.
Fuller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tutuola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tutuola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fuller looks to land a combination but Tutuola avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fuller is trying to defend but Tutuola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tutuola stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tutuola gets the takedown into side control.
Fuller can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuller is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tutuola is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fuller tries to hold on but Tutuola postures up.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller has given up his back. Will we see Tutuola going for some submissions?
Good control from Tutuola.
Fuller is keeping busy.
Tutuola is persistently looking for the submission but Fuller is defending it well.
Fuller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tutuola's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tutuola's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tutuola doesn't have the hooks in and Fuller manages to turn into his guard.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Tutuola is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tutuola can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tutuola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tutuola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tutuola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola trying to control the action but Fuller is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutuola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tutuola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuller keeps working.
Tutuola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tutuola 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.
Odafin Tutuola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tutuola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fuller counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tutuola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tutuola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tutuola postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fuller in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fuller to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odafin Tutuola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Az Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Stark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Az Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark works Anubis's body with a nice hook.
Anubis throws a head kick that misses.
Anubis misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Az Anubis has been cut.
Anubis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anubis throws a head kick that misses.
Stark moves out of range of the body kick.
Anubis missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anubis on the side of the head.
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!
Anubis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anubis at a distance.
Anubis looks gassed!
Anubis throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark misses with a double jab
and Anubis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark cracks Anubis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anubis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anubis tries to land a front kick but Stark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anubis clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Stark tries to circle away but Anubis has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Anubis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anubis lands with a right to the head.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anubis has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the head but Stark blocks with his arms.
Stark blocks the elbow strike.
Anubis is stalling here.
Stark wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anubis looking to throw knees to the head but Stark is blocking nicely.
Anubis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anubis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stark.
Stark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark letting Anubis take a breather here.
Anubis receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Anubis throws an elbow that misses.
Stark wants to break free but Anubis has control.
Anubis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anubis tries to land knees in the clinch but Stark avoids the damage to the body.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Anubis with a knee to the head.
Anubis trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark is trying to break free.
Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Anubis has him pressed against the cage.
Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anubis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Anubis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Anubis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Anubis won't allow it.
Stark has had enough of the clinch but Anubis keeps him there for the moment.
Anubis prevents Stark from breaking the clinch.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
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.
Anubis is stalling here.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stark blocks an elbow strike.
Stark has had enough of the clinch but Anubis keeps him there for the moment.
Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
Anubis trying to stall but Stark improves his position.
Anubis has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anubis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Anubis won't allow it.
Anubis misses with a knee strike.
Stark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stark has had enough of the clinch but Anubis keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Stark is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Az Anubis's cut.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
Anubis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anubis motions for Stark to come forward. Anubis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anubis shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
Stark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anubis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark.
That has opened up Az Anubis's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anubis is breathing heavily.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Az Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anubis backs up against the cage.
The cut above Az Anubis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stark scores with a three punch combo!
Tony Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark's corner calls for a 1-2. Stark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anubis on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stark!
Az Anubis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stark lands with a right hand.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Anubis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Az Anubis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Mir!
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, Tom Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder tries to bum rush Mir with a series of wild strikes but Mir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder lands a jab to the head.
Wilder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Mir.
Mir pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mir stops a takedown attempt from Wilder.
Wilder takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Tom Wilder has been cut.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
Mir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilder is trying to drag Mir to the mat but Mir just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jake Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Wilder.
Wilder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilder looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir throws an elbow that misses.
Mir lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mir unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mir misses with a punch on the inside.
Mir connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wilder's face.
Mir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Tom Wilder's cut even more.
Mir landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mir throws a big uppercut that drops Wilder! More strikes from Mir and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilder lies dazed against the cage as Mir celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Mir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Sparring Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Conquest of Paradise - Vangelis. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boxing Sparring Dummy!
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, Carl Sagan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Sparring Dummy misses its intended target.
Sagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagan tries to clinch up.
Sparring Dummy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparring Dummy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sagan.
Sparring Dummy throws a shot from downtown. Sagan moves away and avoids it.
Sagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparring Dummy just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan misses with a straight right.
Sagan thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparring Dummy just misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan wants to clinch up but Sparring Dummy keeps it at a distance.
Sparring Dummy misses with the combination.
Sagan moves into range and clinches up with Sparring Dummy.
Sparring Dummy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sagan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sagan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sparring Dummy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sagan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparring Dummy.
Sparring Dummy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagan moves away.
Sparring Dummy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparring Dummy.
A big right from Sagan misses.
Sagan slips a jab from Sparring Dummy.
Sagan tries to clinch up.
Sparring Dummy with a nice cross.
Sagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparring Dummy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagan throws a body punch but Sparring Dummy moves out of range.
Sparring Dummy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sagan circles away.
Sparring Dummy misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagan wants to slow Sparring Dummy down by chopping away at his legs.
Sagan forces Sparring Dummy back against the cage and clinches.
Sparring Dummy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagan.
Sparring Dummy lands a right hand.
Sagan trying to control the position but instead, Sparring Dummy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagan into the cage.
Sparring Dummy tries to land a knee to the head but Sagan blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagan.
Sagan looking for a takedown.
Sparring Dummy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparring Dummy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sparring Dummy throws a head punch that misses.
Sparring Dummy lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sagan as the two fighters clinch.
Sparring Dummy is breathing heavily.
Sparring Dummy misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagan.
Sagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparring Dummy misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparring Dummy misses the target.
Sagan lands a left and a right that send Sparring Dummy crashing to the mat, dazed. Sagan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sparring Dummy is rocked!
It looks like Boxing Sparring Dummy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagan has managed to clinch.
Oh Sparring Dummy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparring Dummy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparring Dummy backwards.
Sparring Dummy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagan's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparring Dummy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sagan is trying to drag Sparring Dummy to the mat but Sparring Dummy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparring Dummy seems to have got his legs back now.
Boxing Sparring Dummy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sagan.
Sagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparring Dummy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sagan ducks under a wild hook from Sparring Dummy.
Sagan lands a nice hook to Sparring Dummy's body. Sparring Dummy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sagan closes the distance and clinches.
Sparring Dummy takes a shot to the head.
Sagan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sagan is looking to break free of the clinch but Sparring Dummy has double underhooks.
Sparring Dummy has a couple of punches blocked by Sagan.
Sagan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sparring Dummy.
Sagan stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Sparring Dummy fails to land.
Sagan scores with a hook to the body.
Sagan lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sagan.
Sparring Dummy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sagan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparring Dummy gets underhooks to prevent Sagan's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sagan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sagan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sparring Dummy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sagan.
Sagan tries to break free but Sparring Dummy pushes him back against the cage.
Sparring Dummy keeps control of Sagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparring Dummy keeps control of Sagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparring Dummy misses with the head strike.
Sparring Dummy misses with the head strike.
Sparring Dummy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparring Dummy can't find room to land a body shot as Sagan controls the action.
Sagan manages to break the clinch.
Boxing Sparring Dummy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparring Dummy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sparring Dummy moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagan tries to break free but Sparring Dummy pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagan is trying to break the clinch but Sparring Dummy has him pressed against the cage.
Sparring Dummy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sagan is trying to maintain a safe position but Sparring Dummy gets an underhook and turns Sagan into the cage.
Sagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparring Dummy throws a head punch that misses.
Sagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparring Dummy's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sagan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boxing Sparring Dummy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparring Dummy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Sagan misses.
Sparring Dummy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagan moves away.
Sagan tries to clinch there but Sparring Dummy circles away.
Sparring Dummy misses with a hook. Sagan ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Sparring Dummy does no damage.
Sparring Dummy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparring Dummy connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagan misses with the combination.
Sagan tries to bum rush Sparring Dummy with a series of wild strikes but Sparring Dummy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparring Dummy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sagan is breathing heavily.
Sagan lands with a shot to the body.
Sparring Dummy throws an overhand right that lands on Sagan's shoulder, as Sagan tries to avoid the shot.
Sagan throws a right and a left that Sparring Dummy avoids nicely.
Sparring Dummy tries to clinch there but Sagan circles away.
Boxing Sparring Dummy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparring Dummy lands a slapping body shot.
Sagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparring Dummy moves away.
Sparring Dummy throws a hook but Sagan blocks it.
Sparring Dummy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagan throws out the jab.
Sparring Dummy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sagan throws a looping overhand right but Sparring Dummy ducks down to avoid it.
Sparring Dummy tries to clinch up.
Sparring Dummy misses with a looping left.
Jab by Sagan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagan misses with an uppercut. Sparring Dummy saw that one coming.
Sagan tries to clinch up but Sparring Dummy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Sagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparring Dummy moves in looking to clinch but Sagan pushes him off.
Sparring Dummy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sagan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sparring Dummy rather than just go for the knockout.
Sagan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sagan slips a straight right by Sparring Dummy.
Sparring Dummy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparring Dummy.
Sparring Dummy throws a series of punches but Sagan avoids them all with ease.
Sparring Dummy tries to clinch but Sagan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan moves out of range as Sparring Dummy strikes.
Sagan is looking to clinch.
Sagan misses with a low kick as Sparring Dummy jumps back.
Sparring Dummy misses with a straight left.
Sagan throws a hook but Sparring Dummy avoids it easily.
Sagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagan clinches up with Sparring Dummy and pushes him back against the cage.
Sparring Dummy prevents the takedown attempt.
Sagan is trying to break the clinch but Sparring Dummy has him pressed against the cage.
Sparring Dummy has Sagan pressed against the cage, preventing Sagan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sparring Dummy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sagan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparring Dummy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparring Dummy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sagan.
Sagan misses with a punch to the body.
Sagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sparring Dummy prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxing Sparring Dummy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Sagan.
Sagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparring Dummy has him pressed against the cage.
Sagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sparring Dummy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sagan blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparring Dummy misses with a knee strike.
Sparring Dummy lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sagan.
Sagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparring Dummy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparring Dummy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparring Dummy.
Sparring Dummy pushes Sagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sparring Dummy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparring Dummy blocks an uppercut.
Sparring Dummy throws a head punch that misses.
Sagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sparring Dummy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sagan backwards.
Sparring Dummy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sagan backwards.
Sparring Dummy misses with a knee strike.
Sparring Dummy prevents Sagan from breaking the clinch.
Sagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparring Dummy has a couple of punches blocked by Sagan.
Sparring Dummy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparring Dummy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sagan wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Sparring Dummy as the two fighters clinch.
Sagan is looking to control Sparring Dummy's arms but Sparring Dummy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagan has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boxing Sparring Dummy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boxing Sparring Dummy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A slow jab from Sparring Dummy misses its intended target.
Sparring Dummy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagan manages to avoid it.
Sagan rushes Sparring Dummy and presses him up against the cage.
Sparring Dummy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Sagan.
Sagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sagan is trying to force a seperation but Sparring Dummy has the dominant position.
Sagan can't break the clinch.
Sagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparring Dummy keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparring Dummy takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparring Dummy misses with a straight right.
Sagan tries to clinch up but Sparring Dummy circles away and keeps his distance.
Sagan throws a low kick but Sparring Dummy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparring Dummy swats away the attempt to clinch by Sagan.
Sagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparring Dummy is just out of range.
Sparring Dummy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sparring Dummy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparring Dummy tries to clinch up but Sagan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparring Dummy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sagan lands a really nice looking cross but Sparring Dummy seems unphased.
Sagan drops Sparring Dummy with a beautiful combination! Sparring Dummy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sagan is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheers as Sagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparring Dummy doesn't seem phased though.
Sagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparring Dummy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparring Dummy circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sparring Dummy misses.
Sparring Dummy throws a hook but Sagan avoids it easily.
Sagan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sparring Dummy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sparring Dummy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagan.
Carl Sagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparring Dummy misses with the combination.
Sagan tries to clinch there but Sparring Dummy circles away.
Sagan has Sparring Dummy up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Sagan - that landed with a thud.
Sagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparring Dummy has him pressed against the cage.
Sagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sparring Dummy won't allow it.
Sparring Dummy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagan is keeping busy.
Sparring Dummy lands a left hand.
Sparring Dummy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sagan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sagan tries to stall but Sparring Dummy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sparring Dummy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sagan digs a right hand underneath Sparring Dummy's ribcage. Sparring Dummy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparring Dummy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sagan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sparring Dummy to the mat. Sparring Dummy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparring Dummy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparring Dummy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparring Dummy keeping moving, preventing Sagan from controlling successfully.
Sagan stands up and waves to Sparring Dummy to follow him.
Sparring Dummy cracks a nice hook into Sagan's ribs.
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.
Sparring Dummy is looking to clinch but Sagan is avoiding it.
Sagan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sparring Dummy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sparring Dummy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Sagan.
Sagan throws a right and a left that Sparring Dummy avoids nicely.
Sparring Dummy missing with a left hand there. Sagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sagan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparring Dummy counters with a stiff right hand.
Sagan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparring Dummy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparring Dummy lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Sagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Sagan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ImA Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hager Meister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meister's choice of entrance music: Amazing. ImA Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hager Meister's chin.
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140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, ImA Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hager Meister!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man scores with a nice strike.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meister if he has to take too many more of those.
Meister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt.
Meister closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Meister pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ImA Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hager Meister.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meister slips a jab and a cross from Man.
Meister shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meister gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
Meister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man wants to stand but Meister is controlling the position.
Man looking for a guillotine here but Meister defends easily.
Man controls Meister momentarily but Meister frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Meister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
Meister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man pushes Meister off looking to stand but Meister dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man stuffs the takedown.
ImA Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meister looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt.
Man tries to clinch but Meister is having none of it.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Meister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man tries to clinch there but Meister circles away.
Man lands a head kick!
Man misses with a head kick.
Meister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Man connects with a high kick.
Hager Meister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man lands with a nice combination. Meister backs away looking to recover.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Meister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Man tries to clinch but Meister moves out of range.
Man throws a front kick that sends Meister stumbling back into the cage.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Man.
Man scores with a kick to the midsection.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Meister down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man darts in and clinches Meister up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man has had enough of the clinch but Meister keeps him there for the moment.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meister.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meister as Man tries to tie him up.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Meister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Meister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
Meister blocks a head kick by Man.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meister takes a step back to recover.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man tries to clinch there but Meister circles away.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Meister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meister blocks a head kick by Man.
Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Man.
Meister shoots in but no luck this time.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man 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.
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meister has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Man.
Meister keeps the fight on the outside.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt.
Meister fails with the takedown.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Meister thows a leg kick but Man checks it
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
Meister swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man scores with a one two! Meister had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Meister is breathing heavily.
Meister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man tries to clinch up but Meister circles away and keeps his distance.
Meister takes a kick to the side of the head.
ImA Man is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ImA Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hager Meister.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man counters with a right hand to the body.
Man lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meister tries for a takedown but Man circles away easily
and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man.
Man tries to circle away but Meister has him pinned against the cage.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Meister is controlling him.
Meister has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meister goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man pushes Meister up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to break free.
Meister prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Meister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meister avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Meister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Man as Meister tries to tie him up.
Meister can't get the takedown.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meister is defending well for now.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Man jumps guard but Meister stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Meister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Man obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister avoiding damage as Man throws knees to the body.
Meister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Meister is blocking nicely.
Man wants to get back to striking at distance but Meister won't allow it.
Meister jumps guard but Man stands there with Meister around his waist. Meister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man trying to stall but Meister improves his position.
Meister tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
Meister avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Meister prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
Man throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meister blocks it with crossed arms.
Meister blocks an elbow strike.
Meister has clasped his hands together around Man's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Meister tries to advance to mount but can't.
Meister working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meister is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meister tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meister on the ground.
Meister wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
Meister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meister working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Meister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Meister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meister with a poor takedown
and Man counters with a big head kick but Meister shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Man.
Meister on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man feints and then cracks Meister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Meister down.
Man connects with a jab.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man is looking to clinch but Meister is avoiding it.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Meister shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ImA Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hager Meister.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man tries to clinch there but Meister circles away.
Meister fails with the takedown
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man is looking to wear down Meister with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man rushes Meister and presses him up against the cage.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Meister pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meister can do to turn this around?
Meister shoots and misses
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Meister 's knee.
Man lands a front kick.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Meister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meister takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Man lands a nice hook to Meister's body. Meister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a kick to the body.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meister has time to react.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
ImA Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Meister sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Man scores with a three punch combo!
Man tries to clinch there but Meister circles away.
Meister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Meister doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a head kick. Meister smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hager Meister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man throws a wild body kick that Meister sees coming a mile off.
Meister shoots in but no luck this time.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Meister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man tries to clinch but Meister moves out of range.
ImA Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Man throws a head kick that Meister semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Meister or perhaps it was just good defense by Man which made him look bad.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Meister has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Meister's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Meister misses with a shot to the body
and Man counters with a nice body kick.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Meister swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meister.
Man scores with a three punch combo!
Man looks to land a combination but Meister avoids it well.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Man scores with a three punch combo!
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
ImA Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ImA Man!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Filipopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superstar Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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24
278 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Filipopic!
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, Manny Wright!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipopic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Filipopic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Filipopic slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Filipopic moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filipopic.
Filipopic throws a head kick that misses.
Filipopic slips a straight right by Wright.
Filipopic lands with a kick to the temple. Wright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Manny Wright has been cut.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filipopic backs up against the cage.
It looks like Miko Filipopic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filipopic's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tests Filipopic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Filipopic's shoulder, as Filipopic tries to avoid the shot.
Filipopic throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Filipopic slips the punch.
Wright throws a series of punches but Filipopic moves out of range.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands a left and a right that send Filipopic crashing to the mat, dazed. Wright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wright throws a right and a left that Filipopic avoids nicely.
Filipopic throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Filipopic slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright looks to land a combination but Filipopic avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright checks a leg kick.
Wright lands with a right that hurts Filipopic. Filipopic looks to clinch but Wright throws a short knee that drops Filipopic. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Manny Wright!
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