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UCLA 3: Vendetta PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emelianenko Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Merriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawne Merriman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emelianenko Fedor!
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, Shawne Merriman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Shawne Merriman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedor misses the jab.
Merriman slips under a jab from Fedor.
Merriman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fedor.
Merriman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedor avoids it really well and circles away.
Fedor misses the jab.
Merriman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fedor tries to improve position but can't.
Fedor trying to remain calm as Merriman controls from the top position.
Merriman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Merriman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fedor down.
Fedor is looking for a sweep.
Merriman trying to control the action but Fedor is working from the bottom.
Fedor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Merriman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merriman keeping full guard, as Fedor tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriman is trying to control the position but Fedor postures up.
Merriman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fedor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Merriman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fedor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedor is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Merriman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fedor slaps away a takedown attempt from Merriman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merriman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fedor as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko Fedor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawne Merriman.
Merriman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fedor's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merriman pulls his head out easily.
Fedor actively working from the bottom here.
Fedor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Merriman scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merriman stands up and beckons Fedor to join him on the feet.
Merriman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fedor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Merriman working the head with strikes.
Fedor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merriman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Merriman trying to control the pace.
Merriman working over Fedor with some ground and pound. Fedor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fedor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merriman pulls his head out easily.
Merriman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fedor sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Merriman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merriman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merriman is aware though and is defending well.
Fedor looking for a guillotine here but Merriman defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merriman controls the pace.
Merriman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedor's head.
Fedor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merriman is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Merriman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedor clobbers Merriman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Merriman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merriman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fedor keeping moving, preventing Merriman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Emelianenko Fedor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawne Merriman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fedor misses with a takedown attempt
and Merriman counters with a takedown into side control.
Merriman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fedor is not content to let Merriman control the position.
Fedor is looking to reverse the position.
Fedor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Merriman controlling the action here.
Merriman wants to take a breather but Fedor is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Merriman passes to side control.
Fedor is not content to let Merriman control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor tries to buck Merriman off but Merriman is having none of it.
Fedor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Merriman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merriman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fedor is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merriman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merriman has managed to get both his arms back between Fedor's legs - danger averted.
Merriman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merriman wants to stand but Fedor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fedor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Merriman!
Fedor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Merriman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Merriman!
Merriman drops back looking for a leg! Fedor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fedor manages to kick Merriman off! Merriman jumps back into Fedor's guard.
Merriman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merriman is looking to stand up but Fedor won't let him.
Merriman trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom.
Merriman throwing strikes but missing.
Fedor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merriman defends well.
Merriman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedor keeping moving, preventing Merriman from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fedor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merriman postures up and lands a big shot to Fedor's brow.
Fedor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merriman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merriman has managed to get both his arms back between Fedor's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merriman wants to control from the top but Fedor keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawne Merriman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawne Merriman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Merriman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Merriman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fedor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Merriman misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merriman.
Fedor throws a combination. Merriman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fedor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Merriman's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedor lands with an uppercut that bounces Merriman off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merriman tries for a takedown but Fedor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko Fedor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawne Merriman.
Fedor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fedor tests Merriman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merriman takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shawne Merriman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merriman trying to control the action but Fedor is working from the bottom.
Fedor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merriman pulls his head out easily.
Merriman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fedor actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merriman lands a nice short elbow.
Fedor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merriman pulls his head out easily.
Fedor looking for submissions off his back.
Fedor taking some punishment here, with Merriman in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merriman is keen to just control but Fedor is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Merriman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fedor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fedor is looking to regain half guard here but Merriman keeps moving and retains side control.
Merriman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fedor keeps working.
An elbow from Merriman crashes against the mat.
Fedor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fedor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merriman tries to roll over but Fedor keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick from Fedor misses.
Merriman shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedor sprawls well. He's pushed Merriman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fedor connects with a single shot there.
Fedor lands with an overhand left.
Fedor throws a leg kick but Merriman moved away.
Fedor throws a hook to the side of Merriman's head but Merriman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fedor throws a hook but Merriman avoids it easily.
Merriman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Merriman postures up in Fedor's guard and throws a big left but Fedor blocks it.
Fedor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merriman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fedor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merriman has managed to get both his arms back between Fedor's legs - danger averted.
Merriman is looking to stand up but Fedor won't let him.
Fedor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merriman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fedor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merriman controls the pace.
Merriman with a nice head shot there.
Fedor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fedor looking for a guillotine here but Merriman defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emelianenko Fedor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fedor 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shawne Merriman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riccardo Schiesaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riccardo Schiesaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Peters's chin.
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Peters!
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, Riccardo Schiesaro!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiesaro misses with an uppercut.
Peters looks for a takedown but Schiesaro sprawls well.
Peters fails with the takedown.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schiesaro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mike Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters scores with a takedown into Schiesaro's guard.
Schiesaro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Peters is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Schiesaro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Peters's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiesaro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Peters is defending well though. Schiesaro let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schiesaro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Peters knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Peters for a finish.
Peters trying to control the hands but Schiesaro breaks the grip.
Schiesaro is trying to stick to Peters's back but Peters is turning into Schiesaro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schiesaro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Peters.
Peters gets to his feet - Schiesaro follows without any prompting.
Peters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peters wants to stand but Schiesaro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Peters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schiesaro defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiesaro looking for submissions off his back.
Peters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schiesaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Peters trying to pass the guard but Schiesaro defending well.
Schiesaro wants to improve his position but Peters is controlling well.
Peters wants to take a breather but Schiesaro is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peters shoots in and bounces Schiesaro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schiesaro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peters uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiesaro is looking for a sweep.
Peters trying to control the position but Schiesaro is working away.
Peters has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A shot to de liver by Schiesaro. Beautiful body shot.
Peters shoots in for a double leg but Schiesaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schiesaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peters fails with the takedown.
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.
Schiesaro scores with a nice right hand.
Schiesaro jabs at Peters's body.
Peters needs to keep his hands up - Schiesaro had a free shot at his head there.
Peters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schiesaro lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schiesaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schiesaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peters has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schiesaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Peters's head.
Peters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schiesaro is looking for a triangle but Peters pushes his legs off easily.
Schiesaro looking for a guillotine here but Peters defends easily.
Peters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schiesaro has an active guard here but Peters has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters trying to control from half guard but Schiesaro is working away.
Schiesaro tries to get to full guard but Peters has control of the leg.
Peters working the head and body with strikes.
Peters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peters wants to control the pace but Schiesaro is squirming around nicely.
Schiesaro is desperately trying to improve his position but Peters has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schiesaro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Peters controls Schiesaro momentarily but Schiesaro frees himself.
Schiesaro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peters working for a triangle but Schiesaro defends it easily.
Schiesaro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Schiesaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schiesaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schiesaro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Peters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schiesaro, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters stands up from Schiesaro's guard - Peters perhaps looking for a knockout.
Peters dives in and grabs Schiesaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiesaro pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.
Peters takes one to the side of the head.
Peters looks for a takedown but Schiesaro sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schiesaro connects with a crisp jab.
Schiesaro with a nice cross.
Peters takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Peters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Peters dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Schiesaro.
Peters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schiesaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Schiesaro lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schiesaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schiesaro connects with a single shot there.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Schiesaro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peters on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schiesaro clobbers Peters with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schiesaro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schiesaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peters in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck for Peters with that takedown attempt.
Peters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schiesaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peters's head backwards.
Schiesaro lands a body shot.
Schiesaro misses the shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peters.
Peters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Schiesaro. That snapped Peters's head back.
Schiesaro digs a good hook to Peters's body.
Mike Peters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiesaro takes a swing at Peters's ribcage but misses.
Peters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schiesaro pinned against the cage. Schiesaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schiesaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schiesaro cracks Peters with an open hand slap.
Schiesaro lands an overhand right.
Schiesaro lands with an uppercut that bounces Peters off the cage and back into rage.
Peters shoots in but no luck this time.
Schiesaro throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters dives in and grabs Schiesaro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiesaro pushes down on Peters's head and hops out.
Riccardo Schiesaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Peters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riccardo Schiesaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peters 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 Percy O'Donnell 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... Mike Peters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Carter 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Buckley!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Buckley shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buckley tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
Carter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buckley sprawling to the canvas! Buckley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carter finish him?!
Buckley is rocked!
It looks like Bill Buckley has been cut.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
Buckley is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Calvin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Buckley.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckley looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Carter connects with the perfect overhand right and Buckley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Freeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Freeton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Overeem!
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, Troy Freeton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Freeton.
Overeem scores with a one two! Freeton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Freeton clinches up against the cage.
Overeem lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Freeton pushes Overeem off looking to stand but Overeem dives back in and keeps control.
Freeton is looking to get back to is feet but Overeem passes into side control.
Overeem stands up.
Freeton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeton blocks a jab.
Freeton is looking to clinch.
Overeem lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeton throws a hook to the side of Overeem's head but Overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Freeton with that takedown attempt.
Overeem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeton tries to clinch up.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Freeton circles away quickly and effectively.
Troy Freeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeton fails with the takedown.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Freeton.
Overeem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Freeton.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Overeem lunges at Freeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeton's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overeem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeton looks gassed!
Freeton swings for the body but Overeem moves out of range.
Freeton walks into a stiff left hand from Overeem.
Overeem gets a clinch.
Freeton tries to circle away but Overeem has him pinned against the cage.
Freeton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Overeem manages to end up in side control.
Overeem decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem throws a series of strikes that have Freeton backpedaling.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Freeton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Overeem pinned against the cage. Overeem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Overeem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overeem pushes Freeton up against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem is working for takedown but Freeton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Freeton prevents it.
Freeton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Overeem misses with an elbow over the top.
Freeton lands an elbow inside that Overeem shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Freeton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Overeem actively working from the bottom here.
Overeem works his way to full guard. Good work.
Overeem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Overeem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Overeem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freeton tries to clinch but Overeem moves away
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Freeton misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Freeton misses with a takedown attempt
and Overeem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freeton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Overeem counters with a head kick.
Overeem connects with a jab.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeton wants to clinch
and Overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Overeem as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Overeem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeton tries to clinch
and Overeem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Overeem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Overeem scores with a shot to the body.
Overeem connects with a high kick.
Freeton throws a head kick that misses
and Overeem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Freeton with that takedown attempt.
Alistair Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Freeton.
A head kick by Overeem misses
and Freeton finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Freeton avoids a kick to the body.
Overeem throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Overeem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freeton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Overeem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Freeton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Overeem moves out of range of the strikes.
Overeem drives through and clinches with Freeton against the cage.
Freeton fails to pull guard.
Overeem is working for takedown but Freeton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Freeton decides to pull guard.
Overeem decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeton, up you get!
Overeem misses with a double jab
enabling Freeton to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Freeton lands in his opponent's guard.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem is pulling down on Freeton's head. It's preventing any offense from Freeton, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overeem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overeem wants to sweep here but Freeton controlling him for the moment.
Overeem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeton throws a big right hand that misses.
Freeton landing with the ground and pound.
Overeem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Freeton lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Freeton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Overeem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Freeton is trying to work for a kimura but Overeem is defending well.
Overeem manages to get to full guard.
Overeem is wriggling around but Freeton manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Overeem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Overeem misses with a double jab
and Freeton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Freeton throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Freeton misses with a takedown attempt
and Overeem counters with a head kick. That will keep Freeton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Freeton avoids the head kick by Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Overeem!
Freeton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Freeton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Freeton lands a heavy elbow.
Freeton working the ground and pound effectively.
Freeton dominating with strikes here.
Overeem is looking to get to half guard.
Freeton lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Freeton unloading with bombs!
Freeton with a couple of short strikes.
Overeem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeton landing shots from mount.
Overeem is looking to get to half guard.
Overeem is in a horrible position here. Freeton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Overeem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Overeem gets back to full guard.
Freeton stops Overeem from standing up.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overeem is pulling down on Freeton's head to control his posture.
Freeton cracks Overeem with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overeem has his feet on Freeton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Troy Freeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Freeton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Overeem 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Bhumsuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhumsuko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feel Good Drag. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Bhumsuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhumsuko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bhumsuko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bhumsuko misses with a body shot.
Bhumsuko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bhumsuko.
Christian Bhumsuko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhumsuko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Bhumsuko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bhumsuko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhumsuko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bhumsuko.
Bhumsuko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bhumsuko. Bhumsuko obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhumsuko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
A combination from Bhumsuko does no damage.
Bhumsuko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Bhumsuko shows good takedown defense.
Bhumsuko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bhumsuko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bhumsuko wants it to stay on the feet.
Christian Bhumsuko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bhumsuko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Bhumsuko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bhumsuko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Bhumsuko throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bhumsuko circles away.
Bhumsuko lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Bhumsuko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bhumsuko lands with a slapping head kick.
Christian Bhumsuko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bhumsuko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Bhumsuko lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bhumsuko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bhumsuko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Bhumsuko connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Gracie! He's out on his feet! Bhumsuko rushes in and drops Gracie with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christian Bhumsuko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Clowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Clowe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Clowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivera.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clowe's head.
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivera is looking for a kimura here.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clowe's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clowe's head.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rivera is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clowe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is looking for a kimura but Clowe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivera to get the leverage.
Clowe wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy.
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Clowe defends it.
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clowe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Clowe.
Clowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rivera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clowe wants to get back to his feet.
Clowe is breathing heavily.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
Clowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clowe is looking to improve his position.
Rivera throwing shots but Clowe is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rivera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rivera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivera is pushing down on Clowe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clowe is fighting to maintain full guard but Rivera has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throwing shots but Clowe is blocking nicely.
Rivera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rivera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rivera is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Clowe to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rivera postures up in Clowe's guard and throws a big left but Clowe blocks it.
Rivera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clowe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clowe has escaped and now he's on top!
Rivera looking for subs off his back but Clowe has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rivera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clowe keeps Rivera at a distance using the push kick.
Rivera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rivera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivera throws an elbow but Clowe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rivera tries to score with some ground and pound. Clowe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rivera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rivera swings around for an armbar but Clowe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rivera's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clowe defends well.
Rivera looking for a guillotine here but Clowe defends easily.
Clowe drops back looking for a leg! Rivera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivera manages to kick Clowe off! Clowe jumps back into Rivera's guard.
Clowe is posturing up here but Rivera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clowe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clowe has to tap! Slick submission there by Rivera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Rivera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dillon Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Thor Odinsson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odinsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grant swivels and escapes.
Odinsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Odinsson off to one side.
Odinsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dillon Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Odinsson.
Odinsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Odinsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Odinsson looks gassed!
Grant lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillon Grant!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Farve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Farve's choice of entrance music: Currensy. Brett Farve will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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217 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm
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225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicky Salita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Farve!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salita slips a jab and a cross from Farve.
Farve looks to land a combination but Salita avoids it well.
Salita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farve's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salita stands up over Farve, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salita trying to control the position from guard on top but Farve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salita won't allow Farve to get back to his feet.
Salita throwing strikes but missing.
Salita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salita working some strikes from top position.
Salita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salita's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salita slips nicely into half guard.
Salita maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Farve could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Salita has cracked it and Farve is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Salita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicky Salita!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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