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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Ka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Ka!
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, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ka catches Stabler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Ka works the jab nicely.
Stabler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stabler avoids the head kick by Ka.
Stabler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stabler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stabler is rocked!
Ka lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Stabler falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ka dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Ka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagan's entrance music is Conquest of Paradise - Vangelis. A fine choice. Cragen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Captain Cragen. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Sagan!
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, Dan Cragen!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Sagan.
It looks like Dan Cragen has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Sagan. That snapped Cragen's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cragen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cragen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cragen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cragen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sagan wants to stand and escape but Cragen is having none of it.
Cragen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sagan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cragen throws a big right hand that misses.
Cragen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sagan has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sagan wants to land a leg kick but Cragen is out of range.
Sagan lands with a right hand.
Cragen shoots for a takedown but Sagan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cragen tries for a takedown but Sagan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carl Sagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Cragen.
Cragen fails to land the takedown.
Cragen looks gassed!
Sagan misses with a two punch combination.
Sagan lands a slapping body shot.
Sagan lands a lovely overhand right.
Sagan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sagan rushes Cragen with punches - Cragen moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Cragen goes down! Sagan follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Sagan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Az Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Hazen looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Hazen!
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, Az Anubis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazen walks into a straight right hand from Anubis.
It looks like Danny Hazen has been cut.
Anubis throws a right hand that Hazen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazen also avoids with ease.
Anubis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anubis throws a right and a left that Hazen avoids nicely.
Anubis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anubis connects with a solid leg kick.
Hazen is breathing heavily.
Anubis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anubis punishes Hazen's body with a nice straight punch.
Anubis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hazen blocks a head kick by Anubis.
Anubis throws a sloppy head kick and Hazen moves out of range easily.
Hazen drops his hands momentarily and Anubis needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hazen just on the top of the head. Hazen drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hazen - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Az Anubis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avalon has chosen Mickey Avalon - Mr. Right as his entrance music. 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
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, Mickey Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon shoots in and drives through. Maia sprawls well.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Avalon counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avalon finds it's way round the side to connect with Maia's head.
Mickey Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon moves into the clinch successfully.
Avalon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maia up against the cage.
Avalon goes for a takedown attempt but Maia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avalon throws a sloppy head kick and Maia moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Avalon misses with a two punch combination.
Avalon doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Avalon misses with a few strikes there.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avalon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avalon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avalon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maia blocks a leg kick.
Maia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia swings around for an armbar but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maia's guard.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Maia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avalon controls the pace.
Avalon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
Maia tries for a kimura but Avalon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalon tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to improve position but can't.
Avalon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maia swings around for an armbar but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maia's guard.
Avalon gets to his feet. Maia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Avalon throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
Maia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avalon. Avalon obviously looking to wear him down.
Avalon tries a head kick but it misses.
Avalon throws a big shot that misses.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avalon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Avalon tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Avalon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Avalon tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maia but Maia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon leaves Maia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon tries to clinch up.
Avalon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avalon tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
Avalon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon gets a clinch.
Maia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avalon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avalon prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avalon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avalon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avalon wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Avalon misses with an uppercut. Maia saw that one coming.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avalon defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon looks to land a left hand but Maia moved out of range nicely.
Avalon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Avalon misses with a two punch combination.
Avalon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Avalon misses.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avalon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Maia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Avalon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Avalon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maia wants to free his trapped foot but Avalon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maia prevents Avalon from standing back up.
Maia tries to stand but can't do so whilst Avalon controls his leg.
Avalon kicks off Maia and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
Avalon misses with a double jab.
Avalon throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Avalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Avalon tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avalon with a hook.
Avalon looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well.
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avalon misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avalon as he avoids it easily.
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avalon struggling a bit here.
Maia wants to control but Avalon is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maia is controlling him well.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Avalon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maia but great work by Avalon.
The strikes coming from Avalon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Maia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throwing shots but Maia is blocking nicely.
Avalon trying to control from half guard but Maia is working away.
Avalon tries to stand and escape but Maia actually recovers to full guard.
Avalon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Avalon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Avalon has Maia in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon wants to control the position but Maia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maia wants to get back to his feet.
Avalon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Avalon wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maia tries to pass to full mount but Avalon defends it.
Maia is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avalon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Maia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Avalon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Avalon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Tibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ALLA SVENSKA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Tibbs!
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, ALLA SVENSKA!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tibbs fails with a takedown attempt.
SVENSKA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tibbs.
Tibbs wants to clinch up but SVENSKA keeps it at a distance.
SVENSKA throws a series of punches but Tibbs avoids them all with ease.
SVENSKA drives through and clinches with Tibbs against the cage.
Tibbs keeps control of SVENSKA as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SVENSKA wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tibbs lands a hook that snaps the head of SVENSKA backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tibbs.
Tibbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
SVENSKA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SVENSKA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tibbs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
SVENSKA blocks an uppercut.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but SVENSKA won't allow it.
Tibbs working aggressively here.
SVENSKA tries to break free but Tibbs pushes him back against the cage.
SVENSKA goes for a takedown attempt but Tibbs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
SVENSKA dodges the punch combination from Tibbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tibbs clinches up with SVENSKA and pushes him back against the cage.
Tibbs scores with a shot to the side of SVENSKA's head.
SVENSKA has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tibbs.
Tibbs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Tibbs.
SVENSKA looks gassed!
Tibbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tibbs presses SVENSKA against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
SVENSKA gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tibbs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Tibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tibbs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SVENSKA wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tibbs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tibbs with a knee to the head.
Tibbs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tibbs lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tibbs stops SVENSKA from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs is looking to work some ground and pound but SVENSKA has wrist control.
SVENSKA wants to get back to his feet but Tibbs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SVENSKA preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tibbs passes into half guard.
Tibbs seems to be looking for submissions.
Tibbs thows a huge punch but SVENSKA dodges it nicely.
Tibbs controlling the action here.
Tibbs wants to work for an arm triangle but SVENSKA is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs is looking to take a break and control but SVENSKA is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tibbs is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, SVENSKA has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tibbs prevents SVENSKA from improving his position.
Tibbs is trying to control. SVENSKA wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tibbs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
SVENSKA is looking to get back to is feet but Tibbs passes into side control.
Tibbs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused SVENSKA some visible discomfort.
Tibbs is putting a hurting on SVENSKA here, landing some big shots from side control.
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.
Tibbs wants to control but SVENSKA is keeping him busy.
SVENSKA is pushing Tibbs's head away, looking to escape. Tibbs manages to hold on to the position though.
Tibbs tries for a kimura but SVENSKA is defending well.
SVENSKA is trying to buck Tibbs off.
Tibbs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SVENSKA is trying to control Tibbs's posture but Tibbs avoids it.
Tibbs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tibbs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Tibbs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tibbs.
SVENSKA connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tibbs clinches up against the cage.
Tibbs taking a breather.
Tibbs is pressed up against the cage. SVENSKA has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tibbs down to the mat. Tibbs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tibbs doesn't manage to clinch there - SVENSKA circles away.
Andre Tibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tibbs shoots in looking for a takedown. SVENSKA tries to sprawl out of it but Tibbs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SVENSKA manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
SVENSKA lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tibbs circles away quickly and effectively.
SVENSKA keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from SVENSKA.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs avoids the body shot from SVENSKA.
SVENSKA falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tibbs counters by moving into the clinch.
Tibbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tibbs.
Tibbs drops down looking for an ankle pick but SVENSKA pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Tibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SVENSKA misses with a two punch combination.
Tibbs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tibbs wants it to stay on the feet.
Tibbs drives through and clinches with SVENSKA against the cage.
SVENSKA looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tibbs working SVENSKA over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tibbs.
SVENSKA gets underhooks to prevent Tibbs's takedown attempt.
Tibbs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Tibbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SVENSKA tries to break the clinch but Tibbs is controlling the position.
Tibbs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SVENSKA backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tibbs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tibbs lands a right hand that snaps the head of SVENSKA backwards.
SVENSKA is trying to break the clinch but Tibbs has him pressed against the cage.
Tibbs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tibbs decides to pull guard.
SVENSKA would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
SVENSKA is fighting to break Tibbs's control of his arms but Tibbs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tibbs keeping moving, preventing SVENSKA from controlling successfully.
SVENSKA would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tibbs holds on and takes a little breather.
Tibbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tibbs keeping moving, preventing SVENSKA from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
SVENSKA lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tibbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Tibbs avoids the head kick by SVENSKA.
ALLA SVENSKA seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tibbs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. SVENSKA looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tibbs lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs working the head and body with strikes.
Tibbs has knee on belly and moves into mount.
SVENSKA tries to buck Tibbs off but he can't manage it.
Tibbs has control of SVENSKA's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and SVENSKA regains control of the situation pretty easily.
SVENSKA is trying to stand up.
SVENSKA tries to lock up and control but Tibbs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Tibbs.
Tibbs raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Tibbs dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tibbs. That's going to slow SVENSKA down.
SVENSKA takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tibbs closes the distance but SVENSKA moves to the side
and SVENSKA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tibbs wants to clinch up but SVENSKA keeps it at a distance.
Tibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tibbs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tibbs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tibbs goes for a takedown in the clinch but SVENSKA prevents it.
SVENSKA is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tibbs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt SVENSKA or not.
Tibbs stalling in the clinch but SVENSKA improves position.
Tibbs has SVENSKA pressed against the cage, preventing SVENSKA from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tibbs misses with a punch to the body.
Tibbs stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Tibbs keeps control of SVENSKA as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tibbs looking to slow down the pace here.
Tibbs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. SVENSKA fights it off and pushes away nicely.
SVENSKA misses with a combination
and Tibbs counters with a left to the body.
SVENSKA misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tibbs moves in looking to clinch but SVENSKA pushes him off.
SVENSKA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tibbs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SVENSKA fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tibbs tries to clinch up.
Tibbs moves into range and clinches up with SVENSKA.
Nice body punch from Tibbs - that landed with a thud.
SVENSKA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tibbs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tibbs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tibbs prevents SVENSKA from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tibbs wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Tibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SVENSKA.
SVENSKA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SVENSKA is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SVENSKA tries to break free but Tibbs pushes him back against the cage.
Tibbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. SVENSKA is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tibbs. SVENSKA does a little dance to reset his feet.
SVENSKA gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SVENSKA keeping moving, preventing Tibbs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tibbs postures up.
SVENSKA wants to stand and escape but Tibbs is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
SVENSKA is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tibbs connects with a decent elbow.
SVENSKA is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tibbs is controlling him well.
Tibbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tibbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but SVENSKA is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tibbs tries to move into full mount but can't pass SVENSKA's legs.
SVENSKA is pushing Tibbs's head away, looking to escape. Tibbs manages to hold on to the position though.
Andre Tibbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down SVENSKA's shoulder. That is not cool.
SVENSKA tries to buck Tibbs off but Tibbs is having none of it.
Tibbs works to advance to full mount. SVENSKA defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tibbs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tibbs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down SVENSKA for as long as he can get away with.
Tibbs with shots to the head and body - SVENSKA looks very uncomfortable down there.
ALLA SVENSKA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SVENSKA is in a horrible position here. Tibbs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tibbs controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Tibbs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tibbs, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Tibbs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rio Nakisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Jacob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Champion. Ross Jacob has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rio Nakisaki's chin.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rio Nakisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ross Jacob!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakisaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakisaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakisaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakisaki throws a right hand that Jacob ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacob also avoids with ease.
Jacob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakisaki as he avoids it easily.
Nakisaki thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakisaki throws a right hand that Jacob ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacob also avoids with ease.
Nakisaki misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacob changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakisaki tries to avoid it but Jacob manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakisaki to the ground. Nakisaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakisaki throws a head kick that misses.
Nakisaki looks to throw the jab but Jacob is out of range.
Nakisaki throws a head kick that misses.
Rio Nakisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakisaki misses with a head kick.
Jacob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakisaki.
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.
Nakisaki shoots and misses
and Jacob counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakisaki won't be happy with that.
Jacob is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakisaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacob tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jacob goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nakisaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jacob's guard! Nice work there by Nakisaki!
Nakisaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacob 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.
Nakisaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jacob looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki looking to pass the guard.
Nakisaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacob has wrist control.
Nakisaki looking to pass the guard.
Jacob is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakisaki is aware though and is defending well.
Nakisaki pushes down on Jacob's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakisaki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacob to get to his feet.
Jacob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki shoots in and bounces Jacob off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakisaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nakisaki postures up in Jacob's guard and throws a big left but Jacob blocks it.
Nakisaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakisaki works over Jacob with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacob is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakisaki pushing down on Jacob's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jacob is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakisaki.
Nakisaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacob won't allow Nakisaki to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Jacob dominated that round.
That's time! Nakisaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Nakisaki.
Jacob is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nakisaki wants to clinch up but Jacob keeps it at a distance.
Nakisaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jacob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakisaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacob is breathing heavily.
Nakisaki wants to pass to mount but Jacob is defending the position.
Nakisaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacob on the ground.
Nakisaki uses his free foot to push down on Jacob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jacob.
Jacob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Nakisaki.
Jacob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakisaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nakisaki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nakisaki landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakisaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jacob can't escape the position.
The referee warns Jacob that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nakisaki pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nakisaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jacob slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacob is pressing down on Nakisaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jacob wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakisaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakisaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakisaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakisaki landing strikes.
Jacob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakisaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacob is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nakisaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nakisaki breaks from Jacob's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakisaki lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jacob's face.
Jacob is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakisaki cracks Jacob with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nakisaki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jacob is looking to improve his position but Nakisaki isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacob in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jacob bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jacob tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakisaki is retaining full 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.
Jacob slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nakisaki wants to control but Jacob postures up.
Nakisaki wants to get back to his feet.
Jacob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nakisaki, who protects the arm well.
Nakisaki prevents Jacob from improving position.
Jacob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacob is trying to get an arm triangle but Nakisaki is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Nakisaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakisaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakisaki counters with a shoot takedown. Jacob fights it but they end up in guard.
Jacob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakisaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacob keeping full guard, as Nakisaki tries to pass.
Rio Nakisaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakisaki trying to control from the bottom.
Jacob is looking for a kimura but Nakisaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacob to get the leverage.
Jacob is looking for a kimura here.
Nakisaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacob is working away from the top position though.
Nakisaki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nakisaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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.
Jacob blocks a head kick by Nakisaki.
Jacob tries for a takedown but Nakisaki circles away easily
and Nakisaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakisaki lands a couple of elbows.
Jacob has momentary wrist control but Nakisaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakisaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakisaki slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nakisaki.
Jacob wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacob has hold of Nakisaki's hands but Nakisaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nakisaki is nestled in close to Jacob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacob has hold of Nakisaki's hands but Nakisaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jacob is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakisaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jacob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Nakisaki.
Jacob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakisaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rio Nakisaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Jacob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakisaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakisaki working some strikes from top position.
Nakisaki looking to pass the guard.
Jacob manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jacob forces the positional change into back control.
Nakisaki fending off the submission attempt from Jacob.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakisaki trying to control the position but Jacob manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Nakisaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakisaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Nakisaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between EASY YSAE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hager Meister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amazing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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18
140 lbs
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22
140 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, EASY YSAE!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hager Meister!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meister closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. YSAE did well to prevent Meister getting side control.
YSAE is trying to stand back up but Meister is controlling him
Meister wants to pass the guard but YSAE is defending well.
Meister wants to work for an arm triangle but YSAE is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
YSAE tries to kick Meister off but Meister keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. YSAE doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Meister.
Meister decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from YSAE misses.
YSAE lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meister circles away quickly and effectively.
Meister blocks a head kick by YSAE.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meister fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from YSAE.
Meister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meister moves out of range of the strikes.
Meister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meister misses with a takedown attempt
and YSAE counters with a series of strikes. Meister will be more careful next time no doubt.
EASY YSAE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hager Meister.
Meister looks gassed!
YSAE throws a right and a left that Meister avoids nicely.
YSAE looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meister shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has YSAE pinned against the cage. YSAE gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but YSAE avoids it really well and circles away.
YSAE throws a front kick aimed at Meister's knee but Meister avoids it well.
Meister pushes YSAE up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meister tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. YSAE just stands there and leans against the cage.
YSAE wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
YSAE wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
YSAE wants to get back to striking at distance but Meister won't allow it.
YSAE is trying to break free.
YSAE prevents the takedown attempt.
Meister jumps guard but YSAE stands there with Meister around his waist. Meister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meister tries to score a body lock takedown but YSAE shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Meister keeps control of YSAE as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
YSAE prevents a takedown attempt there.
YSAE is trying to force a seperation but Meister has the dominant position.
YSAE has had enough of the clinch but Meister keeps him there for the moment.
YSAE working hard to break the clinch.
Meister jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as YSAE walks away with a smile on his face. Meister gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
YSAE looks to land a combination. Meister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meister misses with a takedown
and YSAE counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by YSAE.
YSAE escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meister tries to bum rush YSAE with a series of wild strikes but YSAE uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
YSAE could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meister blocks the body kick.
YSAE throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meister circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meister looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for YSAE!
YSAE might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meister takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
YSAE is trying to get back to his feet but Meister has full control of the position and if anything, YSAE has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Meister is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but YSAE won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Meister off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hager Meister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horus Mithra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joker & The Thief. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Mithra!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mithra throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Mithra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mithra.
Mithra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mithra.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mithra throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mithra scores with a nice head shot.
Mithra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mithra throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson slips a straight right by Mithra.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Mithra had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Mithra.
Mithra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mithra.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithra.
Mithra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Mithra thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Mithra moves away from the strike by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithra throws a big shot that misses.
Mithra clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is working Mithra over against the cage.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Mithra is blocking nicely.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mithra prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Mithra.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mithra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mithra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Mithra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mithra blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Mithra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mithra connects with a looping right hand.
Mithra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mithra connects with the punch.
Mithra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mithra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Mithra in a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Mithra.
A hook to the body from Mithra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithra is stalling here.
Mithra pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mithra blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mithra.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mithra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mithra - that landed with a thud.
Mithra slows down the pace here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Mithra lands a body shot.
Mithra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mithra lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Mithra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Mithra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mithra cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Horus Mithra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mithra scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Mithra.
Mithra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mithra scores with a decent looking hook.
Mithra connects with a jab.
Mithra lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mithra.
Jab from Mithra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mithra manages to break the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mithra moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Mithra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mithra.
Mithra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Jon Jackson has been cut.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mithra lands an overhand right.
Mithra connects with a looping right hand.
Mithra lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Mithra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson is rocked!
Mithra cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Mithra swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mithra wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Horus Mithra!
Horus Mithra is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ImA Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ImA Man!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man wants to clinch up but Fletcher keeps it at a distance.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man wants to clinch up but Fletcher keeps it at a distance.
Man connects with a high kick.
Fletcher misses with a body kick.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Man duly obliges.
Man lands a front kick.
Fletcher shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Man.
Fletcher blocks a head kick by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch up but Fletcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Fletcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fletcher.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Fletcher circles away.
ImA Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
ImA Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fletcher misses the shot to the body.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Fletcher circles away.
Fletcher misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rmarkas Fletcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man tries to clinch but Fletcher moves out of range.
Fletcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fletcher somewhat.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fletcher is defended easily by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fletcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fletcher off to one side.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Man is trying to buck Fletcher off.
An elbow from Fletcher crashes against the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to bench press Fletcher off him but Fletcher keeps the position.
Fletcher 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.
Man is trying to control Fletcher's posture but Fletcher avoids it.
Fletcher creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher working away.
Man is looking to regain half guard here but Fletcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Fletcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fletcher goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Man has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fletcher but great work by Man.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.
Man wants to stand but Fletcher is controlling his arm.
Fletcher tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man wants to clinch
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Fletcher with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Fletcher misses.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fletcher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fletcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Fletcher eventually gives up the hold.
Man is looking to escape.
Fletcher is looking for a kimura here.
Man wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man tries to kick Fletcher off but Fletcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fletcher wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fletcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Fletcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fletcher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Man manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fletcher has Man in his guard.
Fletcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fletcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man tries to stand but Fletcher is controlling from the bottom.
Fletcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fletcher has a closed guard, preventing Man from standing up.
Fletcher has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fletcher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Fletcher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Man puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rmarkas Fletcher dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Man.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fletcher rather than just go for the knockout.
Fletcher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Fletcher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fletcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fletcher.
Rmarkas Fletcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fletcher seems to be working for a kimura but Man defends the submission attempt.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fletcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher working Man over with strikes.
Man trying to control here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man closes the distance but Fletcher moves to the side
and Fletcher counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fletcher.
Fletcher throwing strikes but missing.
Fletcher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Man manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fletcher has Man in his guard.
Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fletcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Fletcher's legs - danger averted.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fletcher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Fletcher's legs - danger averted.
Man tries to stand but Fletcher is controlling from the bottom.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Man wanted to stand there but Fletcher had control of the position.
Fletcher had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Man is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fletcher Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Man's back instead.
Fletcher missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fletcher.
Fletcher throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Man tries to break free.
Man has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Fletcher is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fletcher looking for the choke from the back.
Man is trying to stand back up.
Fletcher missing with strikes from the back.
Man holding both Fletcher 's hands and preventing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Man's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Man has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Man is trying to defend against the choke here but Fletcher has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fletcher Tightens the hold and Man taps out furiously! Fletcher displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rmarkas Fletcher!
Rmarkas Fletcher is the new bantamweight champion!
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