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Champions 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Ganja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganja has chosen Mind Control as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 Los Angeles, Bubba Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Ganja!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Ganja's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Ganja's temple.
Smith working over Ganja with some ground and pound. Ganja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith working over Ganja with some ground and pound. Ganja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganja tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith winds up and cracks Ganja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks the strikes from Ganja.
Smith winds up and cracks Ganja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ganja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Ganja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ganja trying to control here.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith prevents Ganja from standing back up.
Smith prevents Ganja from improving his position.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganja trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Ganja is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganja avoid being mounted?
Smith works his way into full mount!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Ganja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith 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.
The referee warns Ganja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ganja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ganja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ganja because Smith loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganja tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Ganja tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ganja?
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith prevents Ganja from getting the reversal.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee warns Ganja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ganja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ganja is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Ganja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Ganja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Ganja is in trouble!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Ganja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Ganja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith 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.
Ganja moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ganja!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith looking to finish Ganja with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ganja!
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ganja?
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ganja is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith working Ganja over with strikes here.
Smith punching from mount but Ganja doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smith throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Ganja is blocking nicely.
Smith misses with a head shot.
Ganja regains half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is nestled in close to Ganja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith winds up and cracks Ganja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Ganja is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Ganja is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Ganja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Ganja's temple.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ganja is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Ganja takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ganja did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ganja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Ganja over with strikes.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ganja is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganja won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Ganja has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Ganja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ganja regains guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is in close to Ganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is in close to Ganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Ganja with a big right hand but Ganja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith cracks Ganja with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ganja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ganja wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith pushes Ganja up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganja taking a breather.
Smith gets control of Ganja's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ganja moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Ganja tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ganja has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Ganja wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganja's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganja gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is in close to Ganja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith distracts Ganja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganja can do to turn this around?
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Ganja is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ganja is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Ganja into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Ganja wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Ganja throwing strikes but missing.
Smith keeping full guard, as Ganja tries to pass.
Ganja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ganja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ganja has Smith in his guard.
Bubba Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Ganja looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith stands up over Ganja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ganja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ganja trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ganja into the cage.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganja smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Grandmas house as his entrance music. Z Pryde Simmons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
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, Z Pryde Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMarco.
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
Simmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from DeMarco.
Simmons lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeMarco!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simmons is defended easily by DeMarco.
DeMarco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeMarco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeMarco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Simmons wants to get up but he can't break DeMarco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
DeMarco wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DeMarco trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeMarco circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeMarco lands with a nice combination. Simmons backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Z Pryde Simmons has been cut.
DeMarco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeMarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco working Simmons over with knees to the body.
DeMarco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMarco presses Simmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeMarco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simmons.
Simmons looks gassed!
DeMarco manages to break the clinch.
DeMarco has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
Simmons trying to stall but DeMarco improves his position.
Simmons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Don Juan DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Z Pryde Simmons.
Simmons takes an elbow to the temple.
DeMarco lands a shoulder strike.
DeMarco breaks from the clinch.
Simmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeMarco.
DeMarco slips a straight right by Simmons.
DeMarco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simmons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to sweep here but DeMarco controlling him for the moment.
DeMarco trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeMarco has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
DeMarco content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - DeMarco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, DeMarco seems content to control.
DeMarco moves into full mount! Simmons won't be happy about that!
DeMarco controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarco punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan DeMarco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Z Pryde Simmons's cut.
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.
DeMarco throws a nice head kick!
DeMarco feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, DeMarco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeMarco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simmons is trying to control DeMarco's posture but DeMarco avoids it.
DeMarco slows the pace down.
Simmons is trying to improve his position.
Simmons taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeMarco controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons wants to get back to his feet but DeMarco drags him back down.
DeMarco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeMarco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simmons keeps working.
Simmons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeMarco is trying to get an arm triangle but Simmons is defending well.
Simmons gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by DeMarco.
Simmons tries to hold on but DeMarco pushes him away.
DeMarco looking to finish Simmons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simmons!
DeMarco goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simmons turns into him and now he's in DeMarco's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeMarco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMarco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simmons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simmons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeMarco's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarco controlling Simmons's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DeMarco wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simmons swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan DeMarco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Z Pryde Simmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Simmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeMarco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DeMarco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeMarco looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simmons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeMarco throwing strikes here but Simmons is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeMarco controlling his opponent.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMarco controlling from the full mount.
Simmons is looking to improve his position but DeMarco isn't that keen on the idea.
Simmons tries to lock up and control but DeMarco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
DeMarco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DeMarco raining down shots from the mount!
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.
DeMarco controlling from mount.
Simmons holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DeMarco tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Simmons defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeMarco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is wriggling around trying to escape.
DeMarco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
DeMarco with a couple of short strikes.
DeMarco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simmons wants to hold on but DeMarco pushes him away.
Simmons is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeMarco looking to control but Simmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simmons is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeMarco stands up from mount. Strange move.
Simmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeMarco moves into the clinch.
DeMarco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeMarco gets a clinch.
DeMarco connects with a knee to the head.
DeMarco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Z Pryde Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Don Juan DeMarco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeMarco stalling against the cage.
DeMarco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Juan DeMarco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeMarco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan DeMarco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big my (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). big my is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Clapton!
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, big my!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapton fails with a takedown attempt.
my swats away the attempt to clinch by Clapton.
Clapton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clapton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with my but my pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Clapton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clapton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. my did well to prevent Clapton getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
my misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
my strikes from the bottom but Clapton uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Clapton working the body and head with strikes.
my tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Clapton tries to advance to mount but my denies him.
my tries to improve position but can't.
Clapton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clapton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Clapton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
my is not content to let Clapton control the position.
Clapton is working to tighten is grip on my's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. my has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clapton is really squeezing tight and eventually my passes out! Clapton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Clapton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Thompson!
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, David Sund!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sund throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Sund throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Sund tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sund looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Sund shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Sund misses.
Sund swinging wilding here.
Thompson darts in and clinches Sund up against the cage.
Sund is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Sund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sund moves out of range of the body kick.
Sund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Sund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Thompson lands but Sund takes it in his stride.
A right-left combo lands from Sund.
Sund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sund looks gassed!
Sund misses with a double jab.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sund misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson pushes Sund away with a front kick.
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sund's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sund for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson prevents Sund from getting back to his feet.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Sund.
Thompson won't allow Sund to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Thompson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sund tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sund tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sund.
No joy there for Sund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sund will feel that in the morning.
Sund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Sund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Sund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Sund wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson has Sund pressed against the cage, preventing Sund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thompson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sund throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Sund back into the cage.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sund avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thompson prevents Sund from breaking the clinch.
Sund tries to circle away but Thompson has him pinned against the cage.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
It looks like David Sund has been cut.
Sund managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson prevents Sund from breaking the clinch.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sund tries to break free but Thompson pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sund working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Sund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sund fails to land with a series of punches.
Sund throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Sund misses with a body shot.
Sund misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Sund throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson slips a jab from Sund.
Sund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sund misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Sund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Sund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sund looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Sund misses with an uppercut.
Sund thows a body shot but no joy.
Sund shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson landing knees to the head.
Sund takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Sund has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sund fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thompson prevents Sund from improving his position.
Sund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Sund might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thompson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sund wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves nicely into side control.
Sund is looking to reverse the position.
Thompson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sund keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sund wants to get back to his feet but Thompson drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Sund's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sund misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Sund shrugs it off.
Sund misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sund's knee momentarily.
Sund falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
Sund takes an elbow to the temple.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sund tries to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson lands a takedown into guard.
Sund wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson trying to control but Sund is working from the bottom.
Sund controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sund is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Thompson pushing down on Sund's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Sund defends it.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Sund pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
Sund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sund fails to land with a series of punches.
Sund throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jimmy Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to slow Sund down with leg kicks.
Sund misses with a double jab.
Sund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sund misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sund.
Sund looks to throw a body kick
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thompson.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Sund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sund pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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.
A frustrated look appears on Sund's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Sund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sund's brow.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sund won't be happy with that.
David Sund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PT Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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233 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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237 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Emelianenko!
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, PT Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Coolidge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Emelianenko sprawls well initially but Coolidge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coolidge is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Emelianenko tries to kick Coolidge off but Coolidge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coolidge is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Coolidge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Emelianenko is squirming around, avoiding Coolidge's attempts to control the action.
Emelianenko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Emelianenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko has given up his back.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coolidge on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Will Coolidge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Coolidge controlling the positon.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Emelianenko won't enjoy being in this position. Coolidge looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Emelianenko is tapping - it's over boys! Coolidge picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). PT Coolidge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pink Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind (feat Alicia Keys) as his entrance music. Stank Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stank Williams!
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, Pink Floyd!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Floyd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Floyd throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Floyd swivels and escapes.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Floyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Floyd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Floyd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Floyd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Floyd throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Floyd throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Floyd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has his hands on Floyd's head, controlling the position.
Floyd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Floyd is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Floyd trying desperately to get to his feet.
Floyd is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Floyd regains half guard.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Floyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Floyd punching from the bottom.
Floyd connecting with a few gentle strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up out of the half guard.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stank Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floyd's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Floyd duly obliges.
Floyd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Floyd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Floyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Floyd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Floyd lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Floyd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Floyd with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Floyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd chips away with some ground and pound.
Floyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is rocked!
Floyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams has momentary wrist control but Floyd slips an elbow through the middle.
Floyd distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Floyd is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Floyd connects with a couple of short punches.
Floyd arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Williams's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pink Floyd!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwane Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Malibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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242 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwane Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Malibu!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Malibu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsen's hands.
It looks like Dwane Larsen has been cut.
Larsen shoots in but Malibu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malibu works the jab nicely.
Larsen connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malibu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsen somewhat.
Larsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malibu backs up against the cage.
Larsen wants to clinch up but Malibu keeps it at a distance.
Malibu throws a big shot that misses.
Larsen lands a left and a right that send Malibu crashing to the mat, dazed. Larsen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Malibu is rocked!
It looks like Shawn Malibu has been cut.
Malibu clinches up against the cage.
Malibu is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsen finish him?
A short uppercut from Malibu.
Malibu seems to have recovered his senses.
Malibu throws a head punch that misses.
Malibu has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
Malibu lands with a right to the head.
Malibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Larsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malibu misses with a straight right.
Malibu misses with a combination
and Larsen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malibu has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
Malibu misses with the head strike.
Larsen manages to break the clinch.
Malibu scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Malibu misses.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malibu looks to land a body kick but Larsen moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Malibu misses the target.
Larsen closes the distance but Malibu moves to the side
enabling Malibu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malibu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsen shoots in but Malibu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwane Larsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malibu fails to land.
Malibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malibu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen tries to pull guard but Malibu won't allow it.
Malibu avoids the elbow strike from Larsen, against the cage.
Larsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malibu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Malibu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Larsen breaks from the clinch.
Larsen has his takedown stuffed
letting Malibu counter with a right hand.
Malibu misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Larsen wants to clinch
enabling Malibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Dwane Larsen's cut is getting worse.
Dwane Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Larsen darts in trying to clinch
and Malibu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Larsen! Malibu lets Larsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Malibu rushes Larsen and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malibu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malibu lands a right hand.
Malibu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dwane Larsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Malibu lands a left hand.
Malibu has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
Malibu misses with some punches.
Malibu misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malibu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Larsen.
Larsen wants to stall.
Malibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Larsen backwards.
Malibu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Malibu throws a head punch that misses.
Larsen blocks an uppercut.
Malibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Larsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malibu 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.
Malibu pushes Larsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Malibu lands a left hand.
Larsen tries for a takedown but Malibu manages to get underhooks.
Malibu has a couple of punches blocked by Larsen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malibu.
Jeez, Dwane Larsen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Larsen lands a knee to the head.
Malibu scores with a shoulder strike.
Malibu lands a nice uppercut.
Larsen is stalling here.
Larsen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsen.
Malibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Larsen backwards.
A short uppercut from Malibu.
Malibu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dwane Larsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Malibu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Herugrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somali Pirate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali Pirate will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
270 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Herugrim!
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, Somali Pirate!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herugrim throws a head kick but Pirate moves out of range.
Pirate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herugrim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pirate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herugrim.
Herugrim tries to clinch up.
Pirate swinging wilding here.
Pirate throws a shot from downtown. Herugrim moves away and avoids it.
Pirate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Herugrim backs up against the cage.
It looks like Conan Herugrim has been cut.
Pirate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pirate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herugrim.
Herugrim moves out of range as Pirate strikes.
Pirate throws a series of punches but Herugrim avoids them all with ease.
Pirate misses with an uppercut.
Pirate misses with a straight left.
Herugrim misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Herugrim misses.
Pirate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herugrim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pirate wants to break free but Herugrim has control.
A frustrated look appears on Pirate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herugrim pulls guard.
Herugrim has a closed guard, preventing Pirate from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herugrim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herugrim is pulling down on Pirate's head. It's preventing any offense from Pirate, at least for the moment.
Pirate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herugrim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herugrim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pirate stopping the sweep attempt from Herugrim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirate wants to control from the top but Herugrim keeps moving.
Pirate postures up.
Herugrim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pirate gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pirate throws a nice looking combination but Herugrim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herugrim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Somali Pirate has been cut.
Herugrim fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pirate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pirate tests Herugrim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pirate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herugrim.
Herugrim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pirate pinned against the cage. Pirate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pirate throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Pirate misses.
Somali Pirate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herugrim keeps the fight on the outside.
Herugrim has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Herugrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pirate.
Pirate tries to clinch but Herugrim moves away
and Herugrim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pirate wants to get back to his feet but Herugrim passes into half guard.
Pirate looks gassed!
Herugrim moves into full mount! Pirate won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herugrim working Pirate over with strikes here.
Herugrim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pirate is looking to escape.
Herugrim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pirate is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herugrim lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Somali Pirate's cut even more.
Herugrim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The cut above Somali Pirate's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Somali Pirate's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conan Herugrim!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Tweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West - Stronger. Anthony Tweet had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Tweet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tweet is fending him off so far but Sturd persists. Nope, Tweet circles away and we're back to standing.
Tweet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tweet misses with a few strikes there.
Tweet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tweet throws a leg kick which misses Sturd's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturd tries to avoid it.
Jab by Tweet.
Tweet lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Tweet.
Anthony Tweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd misses with a takedown attempt
and Tweet counters with a one-two to the body.
Tweet misses with a straight left.
Sturd shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony Tweet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd.
Nice shot lands for Tweet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tweet finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturd's head.
It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
Sturd has his takedown stuffed
and Tweet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sturd looks gassed!
Sturd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Tweet.
Tweet steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sturd is out on his feet! Tweet sets himself and nearly takes Sturd's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Tweet!
Anthony Tweet retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank comes to the cage accompanied by ready to fight. McLovin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by To Hell and Back. dan the tank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
269 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin stuffs the takedown.
the tank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLovin's waist but McLovin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing the tank off to one side.
the tank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLovin scores with a body shot.
the tank avoids the head kick by McLovin.
McLovin connects with a nice cross there... the tank is looking wobbly and McLovin recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send the tank to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - McLovin jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob McLovin!
Rob McLovin is the new heavyweight champion!
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