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GCF 18 - BALKAN vs PRESLE PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Volken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Volken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RJ Baker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
RJ Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volken looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice sprawl there from Volken as Baker shoots in.
Volken could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baker thuds a left hand into Volken's body.
Volken stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker instigates a clinch.
Baker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baker wants to stand but Volken is controlling the position.
Baker trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volken is fighting to break Baker's control of his arms but Baker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volken's guard.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Volken is keeping the position.
Baker wants to control from the top but Volken keeps moving.
Baker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volken's head.
Volken has a closed guard, preventing Baker from standing up.
Volken can't keep his opponent in guard - Baker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baker throwing shots but Volken is blocking nicely.
Baker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Volken defends it.
Baker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volken keeps working.
Well, if Baker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Volken defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Baker scores with a three punch combo!
Baker lands a left and a right that send Volken crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker forces Volken back against the cage and clinches.
Baker controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Baker.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Volken won't allow it.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Volken is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Baker.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Baker tries to pull guard but Volken holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Darren Volken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Baker.
Volken prevents the takedown attempt.
Volken takes a shot to the head.
Baker breaks the clinch.
Volken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Volken's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Volken looks up at the clock. Bad move! Baker lands a right hand from hell, dropping Volken. Baker pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Baker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Problems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Problems has chosen Juicy as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephan Mack!
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, Moe Problems!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Problems misses.
Mack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Problems throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Problems looks to land a left hand but Mack moved out of range nicely.
Mack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Problems counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Problems scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Problems is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mack.
Left hook, right uppercut from Problems.
Mack misses with a hook to the body
and Problems counters with a straight right hand.
Mack fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Problems throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mack.
Problems scores with a hook.
Problems digs a good body shot into Mack's ribs.
Mack drops his hands momentarily and Problems takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Problems swinging wilding here.
Problems will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mack wants to clinch
and Problems counters with a series of strikes. Mack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Problems has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Problems counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mack has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Problems throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Problems stalks Mack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mack's face. Mack staggers backwards, shaken.
Problems throws a right hand that Mack ducks under and follows up with a left that Mack also avoids with ease.
Problems misses with a series of wild punches.
Moe Problems is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Problems throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Problems scores with a one two! Mack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mack clinches but Problems breaks the clinch
and Problems counters with a one-two to the body.
Problems throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Problems works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Problems has momentary wrist control but Mack slips an elbow through the middle.
Mack throwing strikes but missing.
Mack lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Problems is trying to keep Mack in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack won't allow Problems to sweep him here.
Mack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Problems trying to control the position here.
Problems keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Problems utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Problems looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Problems wants to get back to his feet but Mack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Problems dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Problems throws a big shot that misses.
Problems tests Mack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Problems throws a sloppy body shot
and Mack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Problems's guard.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Problems is adopting a defensive guard.
Mack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mack is looking to work some ground and pound but Problems has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack throws a big right hand that misses.
Problems working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Mack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Problems preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mack lands a couple of digs.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Problems bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mack's guard.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Problems from controlling successfully.
Mack has a closed guard, preventing Problems from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack pulls Problems in to control the position.
Problems wants to get up but he can't break Mack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Problems trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to hit a switch here but Problems passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mack there!
Mack holds on for dear life, controlling Problems's posture momentarily.
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.
Problems tries to control but Mack wriggling away.
Problems sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Problems can't control as he wanted to and Mack manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Mack dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Problems counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mack thinking.
Problems falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Problems's guard.
Problems trying to control the position.
Problems wants to get back to his feet but Mack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Problems has Mack pulled in close to control his posture.
Mack prevents Problems from getting back to his feet.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Problems is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Problems has his foot on Mack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mack works his way back into a safe position though.
Mack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Problems misses.
Mack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Problems counters with a series of strikes. Mack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Problems connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mack. Mack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Problems works the jab nicely.
Problems just misses with a punch to the body.
Problems is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Problems connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mack. Mack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Problems slips a jab from Mack.
Nice straight punches there by Problems. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Problems.
Problems misses the body punch
and Mack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Problems working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mack.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Problems works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mack thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
It looks like Moe Problems has been cut.
Problems takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Problems can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Problems works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Problems avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mack postures up in Problems's guard and throws a big left but Problems blocks it.
Problems not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mack throws and elbow that misses. Problems uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mack's guard. Nice move by Problems!
Mack has his hands on Problems's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Problems wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Problems goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Mack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Mack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knaan Rusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Knaan Rusk!
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, Carl Silva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Rusk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rusk trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Rusk pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rusk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva tries to kick Rusk off but Rusk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Rusk is controlling well.
Rusk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is looking to escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rusk shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Rusk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Rusk gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusk is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rusk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rusk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rusk wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rusk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rusk looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Rusk prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusk controlling the position easily from mount.
Rusk fails to take his opponent's back.
Rusk working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rusk prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Rusk trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Rusk working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Rusk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knaan Rusk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rusk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Rusk tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Rusk slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Rusk could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva rushes Rusk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Rusk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Rusk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Rusk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rusk wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rusk is working away from the top position though.
Rusk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rusk.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Rusk sits in 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.
Rusk is working for a submission of some sort.
Rusk is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Rusk has control of the leg.
Rusk wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva lunges at Rusk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rusk's hand.
Silva feints and as Rusk raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rusk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rusk controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Rusk wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva being controlled here momentarily.
Rusk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Rusk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva has control of Rusk's left arm, preventing Rusk from doing any damage.
Rusk looking to pass the guard.
Rusk trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rusk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rusk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva wants to stand but Rusk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rusk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knaan Rusk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rusk keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Rusk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Rusk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Rusk is having none of it.
Rusk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Rusk from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rusk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rusk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rusk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Rusk is having none of it.
Rusk wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Rusk.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rusk fails to pull guard.
Rusk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva pulls guard.
Rusk wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rusk is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusk wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Rusk drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Rusk off! Rusk jumps back into Silva's guard.
Rusk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rusk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gord Selk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson has chosen Encore as his entrance music. George Jefferson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gord Selk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Selk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jefferson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Selk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Selk rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
Jefferson lands an elbow just above Selk 's eye.
It looks like Gord Selk has been cut.
Jefferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Selk backwards.
Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Selk uses from the top position.
Selk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Selk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jefferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Selk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Selk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Selk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selk trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Selk is looking to work some ground and pound but Jefferson has wrist control.
Selk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jefferson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Selk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Selk scores with a one two! Jefferson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like George Jefferson has been cut.
Gord Selk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Selk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Selk!
Jefferson tries to clinch but Selk moves away
and Selk counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Selk is avoiding it.
Selk scores with a body shot.
Selk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Selk lands with a big left! Jefferson is wobbled badly! Selk comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Jefferson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gord Selk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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269 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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243 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Bundy!
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, Cain Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Velasquez clinches up with Bundy and pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Bundy can't break the clinch.
Velasquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez prevents Bundy from breaking the clinch.
Bundy jumps guard but Velasquez stands there with Bundy around his waist. Bundy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Velasquez pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy thows a big elbow that misses.
Bundy wanted to stand there but Velasquez had control of the position.
Velasquez wriggles free and stands up.
Velasquez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Velasquez sprawls well.
Bundy shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bundy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is trying to stand up.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Velasquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bundy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Velasquez landing strikes from the mount and Bundy is in trouble!
Bundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Velasquez with good strikes from the mount here!
Velasquez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Velasquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bundy taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Velasquez.
Bundy is trying desperately to improve position.
Velasquez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bundy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bundy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundy wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to stand and escape but instead Velasquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Bundy is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Bundy trying to strike off his back.
Velasquez stops Bundy from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bundy looks to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a single leg into guard. Bundy didn't expect that.
Velasquez won't allow Bundy to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Bundy wants to sweep here but Velasquez controlling him for the moment.
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Velasquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bundy dives on top into guard.
Bundy trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundy off to one side.
Bundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bundy tries to keep at a distance but Velasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velasquez prevents Bundy from breaking the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Bundy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Velasquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy wants to get back to striking at distance but Velasquez won't allow it.
Bundy tries to score a body lock takedown but Velasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez tries for a takedown but Bundy manages to get underhooks.
Velasquez keeps control of Bundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velasquez keeps control of Bundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Velasquez has Bundy pressed against the cage, preventing Bundy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Velasquez won't allow it.
Bundy wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bundy can't break the clinch.
Velasquez prevents Bundy from breaking the clinch.
Bundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Bundy tries to circle away but Velasquez has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy fails to pull guard.
Bundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Bundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Velasquez has double underhooks.
Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bundy scores with a jab.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velasquez counters with a two punch combo.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Velasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Bundy, looking for a takedown. Velasquez pushes Bundy against the cage but Bundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Bundy.
Bundy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bundy tries to clinch up.
Velasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bundy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bundy working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez prevents Bundy from breaking the clinch.
Velasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bundy.
Bundy has Velasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez successfully pulls guard.
Velasquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Bundy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bundy slaps away a takedown attempt from Velasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bundy looks to land a combination. Velasquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bundy but Bundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy throws a right hand that Velasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasquez also avoids with ease.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Velasquez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bundy's guard now.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Velasquez is controlling him.
Bundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Bundy, not yet.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Velasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Velasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bundy circles away.
Velasquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velasquez circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Velasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Velasquez trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Bundy has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bundy has wrist control.
Velasquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Velasquez.
Velasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Bundy has wrist control.
Bundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasquez defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Velasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Bundy does no damage.
Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling him.
Bundy tries to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez lands with a right to the head.
Bundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velasquez is trying to drag Bundy to the mat but Bundy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bundy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Bundy controls the action.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bundy is working for takedown but Velasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velasquez keeps control of Bundy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Velasquez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bundy working hard to break the clinch.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling him.
Bundy can't break the clinch.
Bundy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bundy breaks from the clinch.
Bundy scores with a kick to the body.
Bundy misses with the combination.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bundy wants to clinch but Velasquez slips to the side
and Velasquez counters with a two punch combo.
Bundy drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Bundy tries to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Bundy can't break the clinch.
Bundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy tries to circle away but Velasquez has him pinned against the cage.
Bundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the cage.
Velasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bundy's efforts to push away.
Bundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bundy moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
Bundy closes the distance but Velasquez moves to the side
and Velasquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velasquez.
Velasquez has Bundy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Velasquez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bundy tumbling to the mat - Velasquez dives into Bundy's guard.
Velasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Velasquez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bundy throws a nice looking combination but Velasquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bundy tries to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a takedown into side control.
Velasquez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bundy is pushing Velasquez's head away, looking to escape. Velasquez manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with punches from side control.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez drags him back down.
Bundy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bundy defends it nicely.
Bundy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking to sit in guard and control but Bundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bundy won't allow Velasquez to get back to his feet.
Cain Velasquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
King Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Velasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Velasquez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Velasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bee Jayjay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Monsoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bee Jayjay!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monsoon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard but Jayjay defending well.
Jayjay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jayjay is on top in guard.
Monsoon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jayjay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monsoon looking to control.
Monsoon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jayjay trying to control but Monsoon is working from the bottom.
Monsoon controls Jayjay momentarily but Jayjay frees himself.
Jayjay pushing down on Monsoon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jayjay trying to control the pace.
Monsoon tries to get to full guard but Jayjay has control of the leg.
Jayjay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jayjay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Monsoon tries to roll over but Jayjay keeps him under control.
Monsoon is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jayjay looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jayjay in particular looking to stall.
Monsoon wants to improve his position but Jayjay is controlling well.
Jayjay controlling the pace.
Monsoon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monsoon tries to get out of the position.
Monsoon is staying active underneath Jayjay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jayjay throws a hook but Monsoon blocks it.
Jayjay misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay misses with a takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monsoon.
Jayjay has Monsoon pulled in close to control his posture.
Jayjay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monsoon!
Jayjay controlling the position easily from mount.
Jayjay avoids the attempt from Monsoon to control.
Monsoon tries to reverse the position but Jayjay maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay looking to control but Monsoon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monsoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jayjay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsoon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jayjay looking for the choke from the back.
Monsoon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jayjay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monsoon is trying to escape the mount.
Jayjay wants to control the pace but Monsoon is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bee Jayjay will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jayjay throws a right hand that Monsoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Monsoon also avoids with ease.
Monsoon staying out of range there.
Jayjay just misses with a punch to the body.
Jayjay 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.
Monsoon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayjay is one step ahead there.
Jayjay advances position into side control!
Monsoon is trying to improve his position.
Monsoon is not content to let Jayjay control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsoon is trying to improve his position.
Jayjay wants to control but Monsoon is keeping him busy.
Monsoon is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Monsoon slips a jab and a cross from Jayjay.
Jayjay gets caught flat footed, as Monsoon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jayjay keeping full guard, as Monsoon tries to pass.
Jayjay trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayjay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monsoon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jayjay controls Monsoon momentarily but Monsoon frees himself.
Bee Jayjay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jayjay is breathing heavily.
Jayjay is looking for a triangle but Monsoon pushes his legs off easily.
Jayjay has momentary wrist control but Monsoon slips an elbow through the middle.
Jayjay has momentary wrist control but Monsoon slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jayjay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monsoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monsoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jayjay has an active guard here but Monsoon has managed to pass into half guard.
Jayjay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monsoon.
Jayjay gets full guard.
Monsoon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jayjay has wrist control.
Jayjay doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jayjay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jayjay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monsoon defends it easily.
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.
Monsoon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jayjay's head.
Jayjay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monsoon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jayjay on the ground.
Monsoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jayjay is keeping the position for now.
Monsoon postures up and lands a big shot to Jayjay's brow.
Jayjay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jayjay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monsoon works over Jayjay with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bee Jayjay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Monsoon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jayjay was covering up waiting for the punch and Monsoon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monsoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jayjay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsoon postures up.
Jayjay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monsoon passes into half guard.
Monsoon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jayjay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monsoon working over Jayjay with some ground and pound. Jayjay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jayjay moves into full guard.
Jayjay trying to control the position.
Monsoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jayjay trying to control the position here.
Monsoon scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Monsoon throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jayjay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monsoon has managed to get both his arms back between Jayjay's legs - danger averted.
Jayjay controls Monsoon momentarily but Monsoon frees himself.
Monsoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monsoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jayjay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monsoon is one step ahead there.
Jayjay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jayjay 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon is looking for a sweep. Jayjay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monsoon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Monsoon is looking for a sweep. Jayjay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jayjay is trying to control. Monsoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jayjay has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Monsoon defend it? Jayjay steps over the head and cranks it - Monsoon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jayjay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bee Jayjay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell is hot. Dobson has chosen Bad Magick as his entrance music. Andrew Dobson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Liddell!
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, Andrew Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Dobson pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dobson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
Liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dobson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liddell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Dobson working the head with strikes.
Dobson tries to score with some ground and pound. Liddell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Liddell parries the strikes from Dobson easily there. Dobson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Liddell to escape.
Dobson throws a strike aimed at the side of Liddell's head but Liddell avoids it well.
Liddell is not content to let Dobson control the position.
Dobson with the ground and pound but Liddell regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dobson moves into full mount! Liddell won't be happy about that!
Dobson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddell tries to reverse the position but Dobson maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
Dobson scoring with strikes but Liddell is staying in there.
Dobson cracks Liddell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dobson lands a big shot there that rocks Liddell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dobson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dobson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liddell is looking to escape.
Liddell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liddell tries to get out of the position.
Dobson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dobson thowing shots but they're missing.
Liddell tries to hold on but Dobson postures up.
Dobson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dobson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dobson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Liddell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dobson working Liddell over with strikes here.
Dobson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dobson looking to finish with strikes here!
Liddell is trying desperately to improve position.
Liddell is bucking up trying to escape but Dobson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Liddell taking shots to the head.
Liddell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dobson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobson looking to ground and pound but Liddell is blocking nicely.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Dobson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Liddell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Liddell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Dobson is trying to keep Liddell in close.
Dobson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Liddell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Liddell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dobson.
Dobson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liddell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobson. Dobson gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Dobson.
Liddell stalks Dobson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dobson's face. Dobson staggers backwards, shaken.
Liddell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell lands with a right that hurts Dobson. Dobson looks to clinch but Liddell throws a short knee that drops Dobson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Chuck Liddell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Bourne has chosen Harder Better Faster Stronger as his entrance music. Hickson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Bourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bourne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bourne thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Bourne connects with a jab.
Bourne lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Bourne thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bourne flashes Silva a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Silva's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Silva crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bourne punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Bourne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Balkan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kosovo is Serbia. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ludovic Presle enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan lands a left and a right that send Presle crashing to the mat, dazed. Balkan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ludovic Presle has been cut.
Balkan throws a head kick that misses.
Balkan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balkan looks to land a combination but Presle avoids it well.
Presle swats away the attempt to clinch by Balkan.
Boris Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balkan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Presle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balkan blocks a jab.
Presle throws an overhand right that lands on Balkan's shoulder, as Balkan tries to avoid the shot.
Balkan fails to land with a series of punches.
Balkan lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Presle crumples to the floor! Balkan milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan retains his heavyweight title!
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