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NEA 66 : Experiment v Gunther PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Correa Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton has chosen Dire Straits - Walk Of Life as his entrance music. Keith Horton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Correa Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Horton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Horton misses the shot to the body.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santiago is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Santiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Horton circles away.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
A left and a right from Santiago both land. Nice combination.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Horton pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Horton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santiago's head.
Santiago gets full guard.
Horton thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Horton slips an elbow through the middle.
Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horton is aware though and is defending well.
Horton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horton has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Horton drops back looking for a leg! Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santiago manages to kick Horton off! Horton jumps back into Santiago's guard.
Horton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Horton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horton defends well.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Horton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Santiago manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Horton.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santiago clinches.
Horton wants a takedown.
Correa Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Horton.
Horton is pressed up against the cage. Santiago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Horton down to the mat. Horton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santiago moves out of range as Horton strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt
and Horton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santiago's guard.
Horton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Horton passes Santiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horton in particular looking to stall.
Horton working Santiago over with strikes.
Horton working over Santiago with some ground and pound. Santiago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Horton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton slips a nice elbow through Santiago's hands, connecting with Santiago's forehead.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Horton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Horton is trying to control. Santiago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago manages to get to full guard.
Horton lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Horton 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.
Horton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santiago's half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horton in particular looking to stall.
Santiago moves into full guard.
Santiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Horton landing some decent shots from guard.
Horton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago has his foot on Horton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horton works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Horton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horton scoring with some ground and pound.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton is working Santiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keith Horton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santiago can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horton controls the pace.
Horton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton scoring with some ground and pound.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santiago is keeping the position for now.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Horton slips an elbow through the middle.
Santiago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horton drops back looking for a leg! Santiago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santiago manages to kick Horton off! Horton jumps back into Santiago's guard.
Horton lands a couple of elbows.
Horton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horton is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horton has managed to get both his arms back between Santiago's legs - danger averted.
Horton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horton wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santiago darts in trying to clinch
and Horton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to keep Horton in close.
Horton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Horton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Horton throwing strikes from guard but Santiago blocks nicely.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horton postures up.
Horton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santiago trying to remain calm as Horton controls from the top position.
Santiago is not content to let Horton control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Horton 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santiago tries to clinch
and Horton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santiago!
Horton is working for a guillotine from mount but Santiago frees his head quite easily.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago is looking to improve his position but Horton isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Horton.
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Horton dominating with strikes here.
Horton avoids the attempt from Santiago to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horton landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago taking shots to the head.
Horton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Horton with a couple of short strikes.
Santiago can't escape the position.
Santiago tries to hold on but Horton postures up.
Santiago is desperately trying to improve his position but Horton has a good base and remains in mount.
Horton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santiago wants to hold on but Horton pushes him away.
Santiago is bucking up trying to escape but Horton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santiago tries to hold on but Horton pushes him away.
Horton landing punches.
Santiago really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Horton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Santiago can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Santiago is desperately trying to improve his position but Horton has a good base and remains in mount.
Horton wants to control the pace but Santiago is squirming around nicely.
Santiago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Santiago has gone for a leg lock! Horton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santiago's guard.
Horton is in close to Santiago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Horton slips an elbow through the middle.
Horton trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santiago has momentary wrist control but Horton slips an elbow through the middle.
Horton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Correa Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Horton controlling him for the moment.
Horton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Horton trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Keith Horton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santiago being controlled here, momentarily.
Horton throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Horton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Horton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Horton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Haminall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haminall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkle. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Haminall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Plant!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haminall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Plant!
Plant wants to hold on but Haminall pushes him away.
Haminall controlling the pace for now.
Haminall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Plant tries to hold on but Haminall pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Plant just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Haminall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Plant pulls Haminall in to control the position.
Plant looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Plant just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Haminall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haminall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haminall 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant wants to control but Haminall is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haminall tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Plant.
Haminall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Haminall stops Plant from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haminall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Haminall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Plant trying to hold on to Haminall's head to control him but Haminall postures up.
Plant is doing well to control the position and prevent Haminall from advancing to side control.
Haminall wants to pass to mount but Plant is defending the position.
Haminall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall dominated that round.
That's time! Haminall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Plant with a poor takedown
and Haminall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plant won't be happy with that.
Haminall taking a breather here.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
Haminall landing strikes.
Plant is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Haminall is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haminall controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant wants to control but Haminall is having none of it.
Haminall controlling the pace for now.
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.
Plant tries to hold on but Haminall postures up.
Plant is looking to improve his position but Haminall isn't that keen on the idea.
Haminall avoids the attempt from Plant to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Haminall kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plant can't escape the position.
Plant wants to control but Haminall is having none of it.
Plant is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haminall is staying active.
Plant is breathing heavily.
Plant tries to reverse the position but Haminall maintains control.
Haminall controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Plant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Plant just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Plant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Plant being controlled here, momentarily.
Plant trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Haminall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Haminall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plant tries to control but Haminall manages to take his back.
Haminall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Plant doesn't escape.
Plant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Plant prevents Haminall from getting a body triangle.
Plant is in bad spot here.
Haminall avoiding Plant 's attempts to control his hands.
Haminall keeps control of the position easily here as Plant tries to buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plant trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Haminall scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Plant is looking for a way out.
Matt Haminall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plant manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haminall's guard. Nice work there by Plant.
Plant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plant wants to control from the top but Haminall keeps moving.
Haminall wants to get back to his feet but Plant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matt Haminall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Plant looking to sit in guard and control but Haminall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haminall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Plant has control of Haminall's left arm, preventing Haminall from doing any damage.
Haminall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Plant working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plant wants to control the position but Haminall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Plant just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haminall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Plant was covering up waiting for the punch and Haminall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haminall preventing the sweep.
Plant controls Haminall momentarily but Haminall frees himself.
Haminall stopping the sweep attempt from Plant.
Plant is trying to hold Haminall in close to prevent damage but Haminall has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haminall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Haminall stands up and beckons Plant to join him on the feet.
Robert Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haminall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Plant wants to get back to full guard.
Haminall passes into side control, despite Plant's attempt to control the position.
Plant struggling a bit here.
Haminall stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Haminall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haminall 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Haminall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dawkins Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dawkins Sanchez!
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, Ringo Starr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Starr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Starr keeps him under control.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Starr 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.
Starr prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez tries to kick Starr off but Starr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Starr has passed into side control.
Starr working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez is in no mood to give up.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Starr wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Starr.
Starr wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Starr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starr's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Starr is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Starr passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Starr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starr pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Starr is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starr wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
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.
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Starr controlling him for the moment.
Starr wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is looking for a triangle here but Starr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Starr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well.
Starr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Starr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Starr was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Starr looking for a sweep. Not yet Starr, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Starr keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez postures up in Starr's guard and throws a big left but Starr blocks it.
Starr looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Starr looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Starr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Starr.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Starr slips a jab from Sanchez.
Starr rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Starr decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Starr holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Starr has wrist control.
Starr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanchez is pushing down on Starr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starr is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanchez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starr is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez won't allow Starr to sweep him here.
Sanchez advances to half guard.
Sanchez works his way into full mount!
Sanchez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Starr is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starr drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Starr as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sanchez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Starr! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ringo Starr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jammin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jammin comes into the arena with Dance Monkey blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jammin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Marsh!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jammin.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jammin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsh is aware though and is defending well.
Marsh trying to control but Jammin is working from the bottom.
Jammin wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsh controlling from the top position.
Jammin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jammin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsh drops back looking for a leg! Jammin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jammin manages to kick Marsh off! Marsh jumps back into Jammin's guard.
Jammin is looking to stand up but Marsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Jammin keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jammin gets the takedown into side control.
Marsh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jammin's best efforts.
Jammin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh manages to get to full guard.
Jammin is posturing up here but Marsh has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jammin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jammin has to tap! Slick submission there by Marsh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Marsh!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Gryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Sprawls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gryce comes to the cage accompanied by Purple. Sprawls is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BIG - The wickedest freestyle. Biggie Sprawls has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryce Gryce's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryce Gryce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Sprawls!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gryce lands a nice looking body shot.
Sprawls shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gryce wants to get back to full guard.
Gryce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gryce 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.
Gryce looking for a guillotine here but Sprawls defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprawls loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sprawls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gryce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gryce controls Sprawls momentarily but Sprawls frees himself.
Gryce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprawls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Gryce connects with a nice short shot to Sprawls's temple.
Gryce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gryce trying to control the action but Sprawls is working from the bottom.
Gryce 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.
Sprawls tries to get to full guard but Gryce has control of the leg.
Gryce working Sprawls over with strikes.
Sprawls wants to get back to full guard.
Sprawls looks gassed!
Sprawls is staying active underneath Gryce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gryce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sprawls sees it coming and defends easily.
Sprawls is defending against the submission attempts here by Gryce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gryce tries to pass to full mount but Sprawls defends it.
Gryce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sprawls's head.
Gryce working the head and body with strikes.
Gryce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gryce fails with a takedown attempt.
Sprawls tries a head kick but it misses.
Sprawls looks for a takedown but Gryce sprawls well.
Gryce fails with the takedown
and Sprawls counters with a shoot takedown. Gryce fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls wants to control from the top but Gryce keeps moving.
Sprawls passes Gryce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sprawls wants to free his trapped foot but Gryce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sprawls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gryce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gryce manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sprawls won't allow Gryce to sweep him here.
Sprawls avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gryce had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sprawls is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gryce Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sprawls's back instead.
Sprawls turns into Gryce and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sprawls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gryce looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gryce looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gryce!
Gryce scoring with punches and elbows.
Gryce looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gryce is looking to take a break and control but Sprawls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sprawls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gryce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprawls keeps working.
Gryce advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gryce dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gryce is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sprawls's half guard.
Sprawls tries to get to full guard but Gryce has control of the leg.
Gryce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sprawls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gryce.
Sprawls manages to get to full guard.
Gryce passes Sprawls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sprawls gets back to full guard.
Sprawls has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gryce is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sprawls.
Sprawls is breathing heavily.
Gryce landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprawls is looking for a sweep.
Gryce looks up at the clock and then as Sprawls takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gryce smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sprawls manages to get back to half guard.
Gryce lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sprawls wants to improve his position but Gryce is controlling well.
Gryce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gryce lands strikes from half guard.
Gryce wants to take a breather but Sprawls is having none of it.
Gryce scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gryce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprawls tries to get to full guard but Gryce has control of the leg.
Gryce wants to control but Sprawls is keeping him busy.
Gryce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Gryce.
Sprawls is staying active underneath Gryce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gryce lands strikes from half guard.
Gryce thows a huge punch but Sprawls dodges it nicely.
Gryce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprawls gets back to full guard.
Gryce trying to control but Sprawls is working from the bottom.
Sprawls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gryce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gryce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gryce passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gryce perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Gryce connects with a nice short shot to Sprawls's temple.
Ground and pound from Gryce.
Gryce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprawls keeps working.
Gryce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sprawls is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gryce lands a nice short elbow.
Sprawls wants to get back to his feet.
Gryce working Sprawls over with strikes.
Gryce working Sprawls over with strikes.
Gryce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gryce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls wants to improve his position but Gryce is controlling well.
Gryce controlling the action here.
Gryce working over Sprawls with some ground and pound. Sprawls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gryce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sprawls is just riding it out for now. Gryce eventually gives up the hold.
Gryce is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprawls is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Gryce dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gryce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprawls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gryce closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gryce wants to control for a moment but Sprawls uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gryce tries to get to full guard but Sprawls has control of the leg.
Gryce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gryce tries to roll over but Sprawls keeps him under control.
Sprawls moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gryce.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gryce is trying to control Sprawls's posture but Sprawls avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gryce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sprawls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gryce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gryce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sprawls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gryce struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Sprawls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gryce manages to get back to half guard.
Gryce is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryce Gryce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls trying to pass the guard but Gryce defending well.
Sprawls is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gryce is just riding it out for now. Sprawls eventually gives up the hold.
Gryce is trying to maintain the position but Sprawls is very close to passing his half guard.
Gryce keeping hold of Sprawls's head, controlling as best he can.
Gryce gets full guard.
Sprawls wanted to stand there but Gryce had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprawls looking to pass the guard.
Gryce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gryce trying to control the pace.
Sprawls regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sprawls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryce controls the pace.
Sprawls has his foot on Gryce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gryce works his way back into a safe position though.
Sprawls can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gryce controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gryce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bryce Gryce just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sprawls throws a sloppy head kick and Gryce moves out of range easily.
Gryce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sprawls tries to avoid it but Gryce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sprawls to the ground. Sprawls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gryce shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sprawls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Biggie Sprawls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gryce wants to control from the top but Sprawls keeps moving.
Sprawls escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gryce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryce Gryce.
Well Gryce 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Gryce!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Everybody Knows 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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240 lbs
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271 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucky Stratton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stratton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to clinch up but Stratton circles away and keeps his distance.
Stratton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stratton shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stratton throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Lucky Stratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones blocks a jab.
Stratton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Stratton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Stratton in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stratton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stratton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Stratton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Stratton's face as Jones controls the position.
Stratton is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Stratton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stratton some visible discomfort.
Stratton is breathing heavily.
Stratton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Stratton is working away.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stratton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones cracks Stratton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones has hold of Stratton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stratton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Stratton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stratton is working to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones trying to control but Stratton is having none of it.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Stratton is having none of it.
Jones working Stratton over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Stratton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones controlling the action here.
Stratton is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Stratton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Stratton wriggling away.
Stratton is working to get back to half guard.
Stratton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jones has control of Stratton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stratton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stratton is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Stratton or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Stratton. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Stratton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Stratton didn't expect that.
Jones stands and throws Stratton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stratton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to Stratton's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones gets to his feet. Stratton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stratton!
Stratton can't escape the position.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stratton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Stratton looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stratton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stratton looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stratton is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stratton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Stratton is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dooog Partaaay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partaaay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doooog Paartaaay. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dooog Partaaay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partaaay misses with a looping right.
Partaaay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Cooper.
Partaaay tries to score with a low kick but Cooper moves his leg out of the way.
Cooper connects with a single shot there.
Partaaay misses with a head kick.
Partaaay fails with a takedown attempt.
Partaaay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partaaay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partaaay throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Partaaay lands a head kick!
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partaaay.
Partaaay shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Partaaay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Cooper misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper moves out of range as Partaaay throws a body kick.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partaaay slips a straight right by Cooper.
Partaaay misses with a head kick.
Partaaay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partaaay dives in and grabs Cooper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes down on Partaaay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooog Partaaay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Cooper.
Partaaay misses the jab.
Cooper checks a low kick from Partaaay.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Partaaay moves away and avoids it.
Cooper slaps away a takedown attempt from Partaaay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Partaaay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Partaaay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
Cooper blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partaaay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partaaay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cooper moves out of range as Partaaay throws a body kick.
Cooper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Partaaay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partaaay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partaaay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cooper is out of range and Partaaay settles back down.
Cooper throws a good cross that connects.
Partaaay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partaaay throws a head kick that misses.
Partaaay gets the takedown into side control.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Partaaay drags him back down.
Partaaay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partaaay scores with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Cooper blocks the low kick.
Cooper cracks Partaaay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partaaay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partaaay scores with a leg kick.
Cooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partaaay.
Good work by Partaaay as he checks the leg kick.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partaaay misses with a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partaaay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooper lands a jab-cross combination.
Partaaay waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Cooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Partaaay in his tracks.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Partaaay.
Partaaay tries to work over Cooper's front leg with a kick but Cooper checks it.
Partaaay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Partaaay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Partaaay's ribs.
Partaaay cracks a nice hook into Cooper's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partaaay throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partaaay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partaaay shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Partaaay throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper counters with a nice leg kick.
Partaaay throws a chopping leg kick but Cooper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cooper counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partaaay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Partaaay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cooper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partaaay's head.
Partaaay is pressing down on Cooper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partaaay seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Partaaay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partaaay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cooper.
Partaaay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Partaaay stops Cooper from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Partaaay trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Partaaay lands strikes from half guard.
Partaaay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Partaaay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Partaaay thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
Partaaay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cooper's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is not content to let Partaaay control the position.
Cooper pushes Partaaay off looking to stand but Partaaay dives back in and keeps control.
Cooper is trying to get back to full guard.
Partaaay seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Partaaay tries to clinch but Cooper moves out of range.
Dooog Partaaay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partaaay throws a leg kick
and Cooper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Partaaay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cooper.
Partaaay is trying to control the position but Cooper postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partaaay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Partaaay lands a decent shot there.
Cooper preventing the sweep.
Partaaay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Partaaay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cooper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dooog Partaaay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Partaaay clinches but Cooper breaks the clinch
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partaaay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cooper defends it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partaaay misses with a takedown attempt - Cooper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Partaaay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partaaay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partaaay.
Jack Cooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Partaaay misses
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Partaaay misses.
Cooper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partaaay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Partaaay.
Partaaay wants to clinch.
Partaaay swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
Partaaay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut there from Cooper.
Partaaay throws out a leg kick but Cooper moves out of range and Partaaay only half commits.
Cooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Partaaay misses with a kick to the body
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partaaay misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dooog Partaaay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partaaay tries to score with a low kick but Cooper moves his leg out of the way.
Partaaay tries to clinch but Cooper moves away
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab.
Partaaay misses with a head kick.
Partaaay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Partaaay avoids the body shot from Cooper.
Cooper works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Partaaay shoots in.
Partaaay is looking to wear down Cooper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partaaay misses with a double jab
and Cooper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partaaay darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Partaaay throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Partaaay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partaaay misses with a combination
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Cooper.
Partaaay throws a leg kick
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooper works Partaaay's body with a nice hook.
Partaaay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cooper takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Partaaay is controlling him well.
Partaaay tries to score with some ground and pound. Cooper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Partaaay are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partaaay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Partaaay scoring with punches from side control.
Cooper regains half guard there - taking advantage of Partaaay's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cooper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooper 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cooper!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lasair Ceasaigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Angulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasair Ceasaigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Angulo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angulo misses with a few strikes there.
Angulo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ceasaigh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ceasaigh.
Angulo tries to close the distance and clinch but Ceasaigh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angulo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angulo throws a nice looking combination but Ceasaigh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ceasaigh lands a nice looking body kick.
Some wild striking there from Angulo.
Angulo looks gassed!
Angulo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ceasaigh is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ceasaigh. That's going to slow Angulo down.
Angulo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceasaigh lands a big uppercut and Angulo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Angulo looks OK. Ceasaigh waves Angulo back to his feet!
Angulo is rocked!
It looks like Kevin Angulo has been cut.
Ceasaigh cracks Angulo with a left hook right on the temple and Angulo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ceasaigh lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Angulo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasair Ceasaigh!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed has chosen Return of the Mack 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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146 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Burkhart!
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, Pete Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burkhart defends it nicely.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burkhart misses with a straight left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burkhart.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burkhart avoids it really well and circles away.
Alex Burkhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Reed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burkhart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burkhart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Burkhart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burkhart clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Burkhart won't allow it.
Burkhart lands a body punch.
Reed tries to pull guard but Burkhart holds him up against the cage and eventually Reed drops back down to his feet.
Reed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burkhart.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Reed jumps guard but Burkhart stands there with Reed around his waist. Reed gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reed or not.
Burkhart prevents Reed from breaking the clinch.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burkhart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reed tries to pull guard but Burkhart won't allow it.
Reed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burkhart.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burkhart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a body punch.
Burkhart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burkhart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burkhart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Burkhart.
Reed looks gassed!
Burkhart lands with a light punch inside.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Burkhart stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
Burkhart presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burkhart as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burkhart cracks Reed with a nice body shot.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burkhart works on Reed's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
Burkhart cracks Reed with a nice body shot.
Burkhart is working Reed over against the cage.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Burkhart.
Burkhart cracks Reed with a nice body shot.
Reed missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Burkhart presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Burkhart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
A short left from Burkhart.
Burkhart presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burkhart works on Reed's body with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reed or not.
Burkhart cracks Reed with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burkhart as the two fighters clinch.
Burkhart lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burkhart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burkhart lands a right hand.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
Reed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burkhart walks away with a smile on his face. Reed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burkhart swinging wilding here.
Burkhart scores with a one two! Reed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burkhart throws a shot to the body.
Burkhart throws a series of strikes that have Reed backpedaling.
Burkhart misses with a double jab.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Burkhart uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkhart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burkhart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burkhart instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burkhart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burkhart lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Burkhart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burkhart scores with a body shot.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alex Burkhart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burkhart rushes Reed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burkhart lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Burkhart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burkhart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reed or not.
Reed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burkhart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alex Burkhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Reed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burkhart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burkhart digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
A left hand lands to the body for Burkhart.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed working hard to break the clinch.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Burkhart - that landed with a thud.
Burkhart lands a shot to the body.
Burkhart scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Burkhart.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
Alex Burkhart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burkhart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reed or not.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
Burkhart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart gets through Reed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burkhart lands with a short shot to the head.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Burkhart.
Burkhart lands with a right to the head.
Reed fails to pull guard.
Burkhart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reed or not.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Burkhart won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burkhart presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Nice body punch from Burkhart - that landed with a thud.
Burkhart lands a nice shot to the body.
Burkhart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burkhart lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
A short right from Burkhart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burkhart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burkhart digs a right hand underneath Reed's ribcage. Reed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burkhart works on Reed's body with a couple of short punches.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burkhart cracks Reed with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burkhart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
Burkhart lands a nice uppercut.
Burkhart scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burkhart.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Reed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Burkhart is working Reed over against the cage.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burkhart is defending well for now.
Reed tries to stall but Burkhart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
A short body shot lands from Burkhart as the two fighters clinch.
Burkhart scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Burkhart works on Reed's body with a couple of short punches.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Burkhart controls his hands.
Burkhart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
Nice body punch from Burkhart - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Burkhart.
Reed trying to stall but Burkhart improves his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burkhart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Burkhart lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burkhart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed tries to clinch but Burkhart moves away
and Burkhart counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt - Burkhart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Burkhart keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Burkhart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burkhart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Burkhart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burkhart clinches up against the cage.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burkhart is leaning against Reed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart lands a nice shot to the body.
Burkhart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Burkhart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Burkhart - that landed with a thud.
Burkhart lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
A right hook to the body lands for Burkhart.
A body shot lands from Burkhart.
Good body shot from Burkhart.
Burkhart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Burkhart is working Reed over against the cage.
Burkhart lands a body punch.
Burkhart scores with a hook to the body.
Burkhart lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burkhart.
Burkhart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burkhart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reed or not.
Burkhart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burkhart works on Reed's body with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart is working Reed over against the cage.
Alex Burkhart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Burkhart.
Burkhart prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alex Burkhart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Reed.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burkhart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burkhart has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
Reed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burkhart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed avoiding damage as Burkhart throws knees to the body.
Burkhart has Reed pressed against the cage, preventing Reed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Burkhart.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burkhart gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Burkhart throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burkhart lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Burkhart as the two fighters clinch.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burkhart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burkhart smiles and moves away.
Burkhart has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
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.
Reed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burkhart walks away with a smile on his face. Reed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burkhart cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burkhart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alex Burkhart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burkhart closes the distance and clinches.
Reed tries for a takedown but Burkhart manages to get underhooks.
Burkhart lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Burkhart scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Nice body punch from Burkhart.
Reed tries to pull guard but Burkhart holds him up against the cage and eventually Reed drops back down to his feet.
Pete Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burkhart avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Burkhart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burkhart 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Burkhart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Gunther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Experiment III might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come To Daddy. Gunther has chosen Common - Make My Day as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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167 lbs
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162 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Todd Gunther!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gunther misses with a head kick.
Gunther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Experiment III 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Experiment III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Experiment III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunther.
Experiment III keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment III avoids a kick to the body.
Experiment III moves out of range of the body kick from Gunther.
Todd Gunther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment III scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gunther works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gunther wants to get back to his feet but Experiment III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunther keeping full guard, as Experiment III tries to pass.
Experiment III has gone for a leg lock! Gunther slips out almost immediately though and dives into Experiment III's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunther's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Experiment III throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gunther escapes and throws Experiment III's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gunther is staying tight to Experiment III's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gunther trying to control the position but Experiment III is working away.
Gunther controlling from side mount.
Experiment III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gunther's best efforts.
Gunther controlling the action here.
Experiment III wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunther lands strikes from half guard.
Gunther perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Experiment III is not content to let Gunther control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Todd Gunther just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Gunther.
Gunther throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Experiment III.
Experiment III fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gunther scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Gunther.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunther throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment III moves out of range easily.
Gunther tries to clinch up.
Gunther misses with a looping left.
Gunther is looking to clinch but Experiment III is avoiding it.
Experiment III blocks a head kick by Gunther.
Experiment III looks to throw the jab but Gunther is out of range.
Experiment III connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunther. Gunther circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunther throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunther throws a big shot that misses.
Gunther throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment III.
Gunther fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunther throws a series of punches but Experiment III moves out of range.
Experiment III lands with an overhand left.
Gunther ducks under a wild hook from Experiment III.
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.
Gunther throws a shot from downtown. Experiment III moves away and avoids it.
Gunther pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunther defending well as Experiment III loads up on a big left hand.
Gunther throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment III moves out of range easily.
Gunther throws a right hand that Experiment III ducks under and follows up with a left that Experiment III also avoids with ease.
Gunther is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunther misses with a head kick.
Gunther looks gassed!
Experiment III misses with a body shot.
Experiment III takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gunther.
Still in the clinch, Experiment III scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gunther throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Experiment III.
Gunther misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Experiment III.
A short right from Experiment III on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Gunther dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Experiment III.
Experiment III cracks Gunther with a big right hand but Gunther just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Experiment III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunther, who protects the arm well.
Gunther is pushing Experiment III's head away, looking to escape. Experiment III manages to hold on to the position though.
Experiment III working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gunther is trying to control Experiment III's posture but Experiment III avoids it.
Experiment III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunther wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III is trying to get an arm triangle but Gunther is defending well.
Experiment III tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gunther tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Experiment III wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunther sneaks back into half guard.
Experiment III looks to land a strike but Gunther avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Experiment III wants to pass the guard but Gunther is keeping the position.
Experiment III postures up.
Experiment III postures up in Gunther's guard and throws a big left but Gunther blocks it.
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.
Experiment III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunther working a defensive guard here.
Gunther manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Experiment III is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gunther tries to control but Experiment III wriggling away.
Experiment III is looking to improve his position but Gunther isn't that keen on the idea.
Gunther tries to control but Experiment III wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunther dominating with strikes here.
Gunther tries to control but Experiment III wriggling away.
Experiment III working to try and regain half guard.
Gunther trying to control but Experiment III is having none of it.
Gunther looking to control and managing it successfully.
Experiment III regains half guard.
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.
Experiment III moves into full guard.
Gunther's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Todd Gunther just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Experiment III on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Experiment III dives in and grabs Gunther's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunther pushes down on Experiment III's head and hops out.
Experiment III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunther cracks a nice hook into Experiment III's ribs.
Gunther stuffs the takedown.
Experiment III stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunther.
Gunther throws a series of punches but Experiment III avoids them all with ease.
Gunther throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Gunther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunther throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunther tries to clinch there but Experiment III circles away.
A jab from Gunther misses.
Gunther darts in trying to clinch
enabling Experiment III to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Experiment III misses.
Gunther dips to his left and cracks Experiment III with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment III looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunther is just out of range.
Gunther tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunther throws a shot from downtown. Experiment III moves away and avoids it.
Experiment III slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunther misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunther misses with a head kick.
Gunther takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment III connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunther looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunther tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunther throws a head kick that misses.
Gunther throws a nice head kick!
Gunther moves into range and clinches up with Experiment III.
Experiment III working aggressively here.
Gunther landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment III managing to block the knees to the body from Gunther.
Gunther gets underhooks to prevent Experiment III's takedown attempt.
Experiment III looking for a takedown.
Gunther misses with a knee strike.
Experiment III tries to work over Gunther's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunther avoiding damage as Experiment III throws knees to the body.
Gunther tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment III avoids the damage to the body.
Russian Experiment III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III avoiding damage as Gunther throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gunther.
Gunther is trying to maintain a safe position but Experiment III gets an underhook and turns Gunther into the cage.
Gunther tries to land knees in the clinch but Experiment III avoids the damage to the body.
Experiment III lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunther just misses with a elbow thrown towards Experiment III's brow.
Gunther tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Experiment III avoids it.
Gunther landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment III lands a takedown into guard.
Gunther working a defensive guard here.
Experiment III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunther looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiment III works over Gunther with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunther has Experiment III pulled in close to control his posture.
Experiment III tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunther is retaining full guard.
Gunther utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment III tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunther is retaining full guard.
Experiment III slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Gunther's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Todd Gunther is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Experiment III goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gunther rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Experiment III's guard! Nice work there by Gunther!
Gunther controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunther gets to his feet. Experiment III looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gunther misses with a wild combination.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Experiment III throws an overhand right that lands on Gunther's shoulder, as Gunther tries to avoid the shot.
Gunther misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunther throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Gunther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunther 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Gunther!
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