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UCLA 4: Demolition PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Tibbs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Tibbs!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tibbs defends it nicely.
Tibbs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riddick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tibbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddick throwing strikes from guard but Tibbs blocks nicely.
Riddick is looking to work some ground and pound but Tibbs has wrist control.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Tibbs keeps moving.
Tibbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tibbs keeping full guard, as Riddick tries to pass.
Riddick is in close to Tibbs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick postures up in Tibbs's guard and throws a big left but Tibbs blocks it.
Tibbs wants to control the position but Riddick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Riddick 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.
Riddick wants to take a breather but Tibbs is having none of it.
Riddick wants to advance to full mount but Tibbs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tibbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tibbs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Riddick tries to clinch but Tibbs moves out of range.
Riddick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tibbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riddick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riddick connects with a nice short shot to Tibbs's temple.
Riddick throwing shots but Tibbs is blocking nicely.
Riddick throwing shots but Tibbs is blocking nicely.
Tibbs is looking to control Riddick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tibbs avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riddick decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Tibbs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riddick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Tibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Tibbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riddick throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddick passes into half guard.
Tibbs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riddick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tibbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riddick.
Riddick prevents Tibbs from improving his position.
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.
Riddick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tibbs defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tibbs closes the distance but Riddick moves to the side
and Riddick counters with a takedown into side control.
Tibbs parries the strikes from Riddick easily there. Riddick is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tibbs to escape.
Riddick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Tibbs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riddick happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Riddick dominated that round.
That's time! Riddick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riddick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tibbs to the mat! Tibbs manages to get full guard.
Riddick pushes down on Tibbs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tibbs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riddick.
Riddick wants to control from the top but Tibbs keeps moving.
Riddick pushes down on Tibbs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riddick not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tibbs's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tibbs won't allow Riddick to pass to mount.
Riddick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tibbs keeps working.
Tibbs wants to control but Riddick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riddick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tibbs defending well though.
Tibbs trying to control here.
Tibbs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tibbs clinches but Riddick breaks the clinch
and Riddick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riddick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tibbs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tibbs has escaped and now he's on top!
Riddick throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tibbs escapes and throws Riddick's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tibbs decides to stand back up. Tibbs steps back and let's Riddick get back to his feet.
Kane Riddick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs is looking to clinch but Riddick is avoiding it.
Tibbs darts in trying to clinch
and Riddick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riddick throws and elbow that misses. Tibbs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riddick's guard. Nice move by Tibbs!
Riddick has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tibbs is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Riddick.
Tibbs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Riddick wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tibbs.
Riddick is trying to break free.
Tibbs trying to control.
Riddick is in bad spot here.
Riddick trying to control the position but Tibbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Riddick is really stuck here.
Tibbs tightening his grip on Riddick, looking for the choke.
Tibbs is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Riddick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Riddick dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Riddick swats away the attempt to clinch by Tibbs.
Riddick is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tibbs's half guard.
Riddick wants to control but Tibbs is keeping him busy.
Riddick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick thows a huge punch but Tibbs dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riddick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tibbs is trying to stand up here but Riddick is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tibbs is not content to let Riddick control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riddick dives in and grabs Tibbs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tibbs pushes down on Riddick's head and hops out.
Riddick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riddick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tibbs is trying to keep Riddick in close.
Riddick wants to stand but Tibbs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tibbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riddick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is looking to advance position but Tibbs has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tibbs is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Riddick is trying to reverse the position but instead Tibbs has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riddick trying to control the hands but Tibbs won't let him.
Tibbs controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Riddick turns into Tibbs and is now in his guard.
Riddick thows a big elbow that misses.
Riddick throwing strikes but missing.
Riddick trying to control but Tibbs is working from the bottom.
Riddick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tibbs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tibbs swinging wilding here.
Tibbs moves in looking to clinch but Riddick pushes him off.
Tibbs wants to clinch
and Riddick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tibbs looking to control.
Tibbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tibbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Riddick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riddick, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Riddick!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brian Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
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, Devin Kane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson landing strikes from the bottom.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kane blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Kane is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Johnson wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson is letting Kane control him for a moment.
Kane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Kane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to buck Kane off.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kane.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kane drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Kane control the position.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kane, up you get!
Kane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Kane is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson kicks off Kane and gets to his feet.
Kane shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kane 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
Kane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Kane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Kane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kane checks a leg kick.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kane working away.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Devin Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Kane keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
Kane lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is pushing Kane's head away, looking to escape. Kane manages to hold on to the position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Kane counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kane.
Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kane is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brian Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Kane.
Johnson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kane to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kane wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Kane is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kane struggling a bit here.
Johnson cracks Kane with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson stands up.
Kane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kane off to one side.
Brian Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kane persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson kicks Kane off and gets to his feet.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Kane counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kane wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Johnson pushes Kane off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kane counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Kane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Kane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kane is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Johnson has one foot on Kane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kane trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Kane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kane drags him back down.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Kane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kane manages to mount him!
Kane with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kane looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane lands a big elbow.
Johnson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Kane looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kane looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kane unloading with bombs!
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.
A nice elbow there by Kane.
Kane connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kane. What's that going to do exactly?
Johnson is trying to stand.
Kane working Johnson over with strikes here.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kane has a good base and remains in mount.
Kane tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Kane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj henn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hass's entrance music is Boats N Hoes. A fine choice. henn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. P Diddy- victory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Hass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj henn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
henn scores with a one two! Hass had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jack Hass has been cut.
Hass shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as henn sprawls well. henn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hass gets slowly back to his feet.
Hass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around henn's waist but henn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hass off to one side.
henn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hass actively working from the bottom here.
Hass looking for submissions off his back.
Hass trying to control here.
henn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hass works his way to full guard. Good work.
henn throwing strikes but missing.
Hass had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. henn is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hass Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take henn's back instead.
Hass is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. henn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften henn for a finish.
henn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hass moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, henn has worked his arm free - good work by henn!
henn can't do much from the bottom here.
Hass goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, henn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hass's guard! Nice work there by henn!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hass isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. henn stacks Hass on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by henn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hass is trying to get back to half guard.
henn avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hass.
Hass wants to control but henn postures up.
Hass is looking to reverse the position.
Hass is not content to let henn control the position.
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.
Hass is looking to regain half guard here but henn keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Hass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
henn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
henn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hass tries to lock up and control but henn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hass is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj henn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hass's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
henn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hass is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on henn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hass wants to improve his position but henn is controlling well.
Hass is looking to control henn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hass avoid being mounted?
Hass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
henn is stalling here. Hass is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! henn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hass has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hass goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, henn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hass but great work by henn.
Hass tries to improve position but can't.
henn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hass is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but henn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hass tries to hold on but henn pushes him away.
Hass is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
henn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hass?
The referee warns Hass that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hass can't escape the position.
Hass avoids a series of strikes thrown by henn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hass can't escape the position.
Hass tries to hold on but henn postures up.
Hass is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hass wants to control but henn is having none of it.
Hass keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking 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.
henn lands a heavy elbow.
Hass sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hass trying to control here.
Hass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj henn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hass's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
henn tries to clinch up but Hass circles away and keeps his distance.
henn is looking to clinch but Hass is avoiding it.
henn wants to clinch up but Hass keeps it at a distance.
henn tries to clinch but Hass moves out of range.
No luck for Hass with that takedown attempt.
henn misses with a wild combination.
Good exchange - henn coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hass defending well as henn loads up on a big left hand.
henn throws a right and a left that Hass avoids nicely.
Hass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. henn defends it nicely.
henn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
henn lands a two punch combo.
Jack Hass's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from henn.
henn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
henn throws a series of punches but Hass moves out of range.
henn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
henn is looking to clinch.
Hass shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hass dodges the punch combination from henn.
bj henn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from henn.
henn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hass shoots for a takedown but henn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
henn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
henn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
henn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hass circles away.
henn lands a two punch combo.
henn throws a right hand that Hass ducks under and follows up with a left that Hass also avoids with ease.
henn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hass. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hass with a poor takedown
and henn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hass's guard.
henn is posturing up here but Hass has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! henn tries to roll out but it's too tight and henn has to tap! Slick submission there by Hass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Hass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jucilei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MUHAMMAD FAISAL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jucilei Silva 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jucilei Silva!
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, MUHAMMAD FAISAL!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
FAISAL closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - FAISAL lands in his opponent's guard.
FAISAL is sitting in close to Silva's body. Silva has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! FAISAL is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, FAISAL is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jucilei Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear McKenzie 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bear McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenzie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Bear McKenzie has been cut.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenzie. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenzie shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for McKenzie on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenzie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McKenzie fails with the takedown.
McKenzie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
Johnson darts in and clinches McKenzie up against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McKenzie drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Johnson follows McKenzie to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Takata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Takata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takata lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson checks a low kick from Takata.
Takata blocks the body kick.
Takata looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Takata moves out of range of the body kick.
Takata slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takata counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takata needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Takata connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Takata scores with a nice head shot.
Takata works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Takata avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Takata scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Takata is looking for the KO!
Johnson is rocked!
Takata shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Takata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takata misses with a series of wild punches.
Takata tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson checks a low kick from Takata.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Takata jabs at Johnson's body.
Takata thows a body shot but no joy.
Takata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takata lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takata.
Johnson tries to clinch but Takata is having none of it.
Takata misses with a hook.
Takata throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson rushes Takata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Takata tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard.
Takata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takata throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Takata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takata throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Takata trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takata tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Takata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Takata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
letting Takata counter with a right hand.
Takata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takata was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nice cross by Takata.
Takata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Takata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Takata throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takata throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Takata is out of range.
Takata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Takata lands.
Shinya Takata is winning the standup battle so far.
Takata takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takata lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takata's head.
Takata fails to land the takedown.
Takata jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata misses with a two punch combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Takata here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Takata.
Takata scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Takata.
Takata tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takata lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Takata counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takata jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takata throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shinya Takata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Takata shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Takata.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Takata.
Takata throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for Takata.
Takata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Takata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takata throws out the jab.
Takata fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Takata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takata falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Takata moves out of range easily.
A combination from Takata does no damage.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Takata fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takata moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Takata scores with a jab to the body.
Takata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Takata scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Takata moves into range and connects with a jab.
Takata thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takata swinging wilding here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Takata dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takata throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
A jab from Takata misses.
Takata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
A big left from Takata misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Takata moves out of range easily.
Takata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Takata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Takata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Takata.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Takata misses the target.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takata does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takata 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.
Takata scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takata thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takata loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takata makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takata looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Jason Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throws a strike but Takata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takata has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Takata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takata, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Takata!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bonett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Bonett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonett misses with a wild combination.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Bonett is avoiding it.
Bonett slips a straight right by Overeem.
Bonett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Overeem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Overeem!
Overeem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bonett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bonett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bonett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonett connects with a bit shot that sees Overeem covering up! More strikes from Bonett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bonett is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Bonett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koshcheck's choice of entrance music: To Be Loved-Papa Roach. 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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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Reed!
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, Paulo Koshcheck!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Reed.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Koshcheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koshcheck gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Koshcheck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reed is controlling him.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koshcheck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koshcheck can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reed slows the pace down in half guard.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Koshcheck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koshcheck is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Reed content to control rather than advance.
Koshcheck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reed trying to pass the guard but Koshcheck defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koshcheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Koshcheck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koshcheck misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Koshcheck slips the punch.
Koshcheck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed wants a takedown.
Koshcheck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Koshcheck pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koshcheck prevents it.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed tries for a takedown but Koshcheck manages to get underhooks.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Koshcheck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koshcheck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koshcheck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Koshcheck was covering up waiting for the punch and Reed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Koshcheck dives on top into guard.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koshcheck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koshcheck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed avoids the head kick by Koshcheck.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Koshcheck ducks down to avoid it.
Koshcheck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
Reed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Koshcheck is trying to defend but Reed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koshcheck is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is stalling here. Koshcheck is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Koshcheck has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed is trying to control Koshcheck's posture but Koshcheck avoids it.
Koshcheck is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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.
Reed regains half guard.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koshcheck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koshcheck's back!
Reed wants to control but Koshcheck is keeping busy.
Reed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Koshcheck is defending well though. Reed let's go of the attempt for now.
Reed somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to get the hooks in deep but Koshcheck pushed the leg off.
Koshcheck manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Reed is now in side control.
Reed has hold of Koshcheck's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Koshcheck tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Reed cranks the arm and Koshcheck screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Koshcheck, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Reed!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Friday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Friday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whip It by Devo. Costa has chosen Head Dance as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Friday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Costa!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Friday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Friday, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Friday against the cage but Friday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Friday scores with a jab. Costa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Friday sprawls well initially but Costa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Costa prevents Friday from improving his position.
Friday makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Friday.
Friday looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Costa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Friday's closed guard. He's half up but Friday has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Friday pivots and extends the arm, Costa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Friday! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Friday!
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