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NEA 67 : Arippa v Nova PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rarl Divinchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole Trickle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rarl Divinchi's chin.
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24
166 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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170 cm
23
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rarl Divinchi!
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, Cole Trickle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trickle shoots in for a takedown but Divinchi shows good takedown defense.
Trickle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Divinchi defends it nicely.
Divinchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Divinchi gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Divinchi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trickle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Divinchi has gone for a leg lock! Trickle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Divinchi's guard.
Trickle forces his way into half guard.
Divinchi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Divinchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Divinchi actively working from the bottom here.
Divinchi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle seems to be working for a kimura but Divinchi defends the submission attempt.
Trickle trying to control the action but Divinchi is working from the bottom.
Divinchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trickle pulls his head out easily.
Trickle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trickle is trying to control. Divinchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Divinchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trickle working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Trickle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trickle trying to mount his opponent but Divinchi defends it.
Trickle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Divinchi is refusing to be controlled, as Trickle sits in half guard.
Trickle lands with a punch from half guard.
Trickle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Divinchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trickle.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Trickle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Trickle there.
Trickle is trying to control. Divinchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trickle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Divinchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Divinchi is in trouble now - Trickle has advanced to mount!
Divinchi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Divinchi is squirming around, avoiding Trickle's attempts to control the action.
Divinchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Trickle looking for a guillotine from mount but Divinchi is having none of it.
Trickle landing strikes from the mount.
Trickle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Divinchi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Divinchi is looking to regain half guard here but Trickle keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Trickle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trickle shoots in but no luck this time.
Divinchi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trickle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Divinchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trickle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Trickle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Divinchi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trickle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trickle wants to control but Divinchi postures up.
Divinchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Divinchi swings around for an armbar but Trickle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Divinchi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Divinchi has momentary wrist control but Trickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Divinchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Divinchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Divinchi working for a triangle but Trickle defends it easily.
Trickle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Trickle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Divinchi has momentary wrist control but Trickle slips an elbow through the middle.
Trickle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Divinchi has an active guard here but Trickle has managed to pass into half guard.
Trickle is trying to control. Divinchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trickle lands with a punch from half guard.
Divinchi taking some punishment here, with Trickle in his half guard.
Divinchi wants to improve his position but Trickle is controlling well.
Trickle trying to control from half guard but Divinchi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi looking for submissions off his back.
Trickle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Divinchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Divinchi keeping moving, preventing Trickle from controlling successfully.
Trickle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Divinchi keeping full guard, as Trickle tries to pass.
Trickle scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trickle distracts Divinchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Divinchi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trickle trying to control but Divinchi is working from the bottom.
Trickle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Divinchi keeping moving, preventing Trickle from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Cole Trickle just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Divinchi shoots and misses
so Trickle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Divinchi has his foot on Trickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Divinchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trickle drops back looking for a leg! Divinchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Divinchi manages to kick Trickle off! Trickle jumps back into Divinchi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Trickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trickle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trickle throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Divinchi is looking to reverse the position.
Trickle cracks Divinchi with a big right hand but Divinchi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Divinchi regains half guard.
Trickle trying to control from Divinchi's half guard. Divinchi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Divinchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Divinchi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trickle has managed to get both his arms back between Divinchi's legs - danger averted.
Trickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Divinchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Divinchi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trickle has managed to get both his arms back between Divinchi's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Divinchi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Trickle 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 Divinchi.
Trickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divinchi keeps working.
Trickle lands a nice forearm strike.
Trickle is looking to take a break and control but Divinchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trickle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Divinchi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Divinchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trickle pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trickle lands a nice short elbow.
Trickle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trickle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Trickle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trickle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Divinchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trickle wants to control the pace but Divinchi is squirming around nicely.
Divinchi can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi is working hard here to advance position.
Trickle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Trickle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Divinchi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trickle is working for a guillotine from mount but Divinchi frees his head quite easily.
Divinchi is trying desperately to improve position.
Trickle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divinchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trickle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cole Trickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Divinchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trickle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Divinchi is trying to escape the mount.
Trickle lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Trickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trickle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Trickle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammond comes to the ring accompanied by Afterlife. Steve Richards is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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213 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Richards!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Richards misses.
Richards tries to bum rush Hammond with a series of wild strikes but Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like John Hammond has been cut.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammond closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Richards did well to prevent Hammond getting side control.
Richards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Richards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammond.
Hammond prevents Richards from standing back up.
Hammond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Richards tries to kick Hammond off but Hammond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hammond trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
Hammond slips a nice elbow through Richards's hands, connecting with Richards's forehead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammond.
Richards tries to kick Hammond off but Hammond keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond slips a nice elbow through Richards's hands, connecting with Richards's forehead.
Hammond is keen to just control but Richards is a slippery customer.
Hammond is nestled in close to Richards, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hammond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Richards kicks Hammond off and gets back to his feet.
Richards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammond tries to clinch but Richards is having none of it.
Hammond dives in and grabs Richards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richards pushes down on Hammond's head and hops out.
Good work by Richards as he checks the leg kick.
Richards tries to bum rush Hammond with a series of wild strikes but Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richards looks gassed!
Hammond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammond somewhat.
A combination from Richards does no damage.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Hammond there.
Hammond shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Hammond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Richards duly obliges.
Hammond forces Richards back against the ropes and clinches.
Hammond tries to score a body lock takedown but Richards shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hammond fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richards prevents the takedown attempt.
Richards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hammond smiles and moves away.
Richards looks to land a combination but Hammond avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammond throws a jab but it's blocked by Richards.
Richards leaves Hammond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammond is fending him off so far but Richards persists. Nope, Hammond circles away and we're back to standing.
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hammond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards has time to react.
Hammond closes the distance and clinches up with Richards, looking for a takedown. Hammond pushes Richards against the ropes but Richards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammond counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Hammond.
Hammond has hold of one of Richards's legs. Richards is fighting the takedown attempt but Hammond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammond thows a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Richards is on top in guard.
Hammond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammond wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hammond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Hammond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards misses with a combination
and Hammond counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steve Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richards's sensitive parts.
Hammond connects with a jab.
Hammond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hammond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Steve Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammond.
Richards misses with a double jab
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammond is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richards shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammond sprawls well. He's pushed Richards's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammond moves in looking to clinch but Richards pushes him off.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Richards manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Richards misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammond's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richards misses with a combination
so Hammond counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards wants to stand but Hammond is controlling the position.
Hammond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammond landing some decent shots from guard.
Richards wants to stand up but Hammond is controlling him.
Hammond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammond works over Richards with some ground and pound from guard.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Hammond from controlling successfully.
Hammond stops Richards from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond shoots in and bounces Richards off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richards striking off his back but it's not causing Hammond any problems.
Hammond throws a big right hand that misses.
Richards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hammond is controlling him.
Richards pushes Hammond off and gets back to his feet.
Hammond is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hammond.
Richards misses with a combination
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammond counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Richards!
Richards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Richards is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hammond has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Richards's face.
Hammond working for a guillotine from mount but Richards is in no mood to give up.
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Richards is bucking up trying to escape but Hammond cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hammond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Hammond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hammond rushes Richards and presses him up against the ropes.
Hammond misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammond gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richards is staying active underneath Hammond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hammond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hammond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Richards is looking to escape.
Hammond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Hammond works his way into full mount!
Hammond tries to push Richards's head away but Richards is holding on tight.
Hammond breaks from Richards's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hammond.
Hammond dominating with strikes here.
Richards is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
Hammond is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Richards is looking to improve his position but Hammond isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammond cracks Richards with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Hammond.
Hammond raining down shots from the mount!
Hammond fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond scoring with strikes but Richards is staying in there.
Hammond is landing with some decent strikes but Richards is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hammond is landing with some decent strikes but Richards is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hammond lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Richards is bucking up trying to escape but Hammond cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hammond scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hammond with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards wants to hold on but Hammond pushes him away.
Richards is trying desperately to improve position.
Hammond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Richards really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hammond raining down shots from the mount!
Richards takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Hammond looking to finish Richards with some ground and pound. This is bad for Richards!
Hammond raining down shots from the mount!
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Richards that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Hammond.
Hammond lands with some strikes.
Hammond lands a big shot there that rocks Richards but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Richards sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
John Hammond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammond lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hammond stops Richards from getting back to his feet.
Hammond working over Richards with some ground and pound. Richards looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hammond 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.
Richards wants to get back to his feet.
Richards has hold of Hammond's hands but Hammond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hammond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Richards is looking for a sweep. Hammond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richards thows a body shot but no joy.
John Hammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch combination from Richards misses.
Richards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammond.
Hammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Hammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hammond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Hammond!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubadub Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford comes to the ring accompanied by Korn - Blind. Bone has chosen Somebody's gonna get it as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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24
195 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rubadub Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tee Bone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bone connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Sanford tumbling to the canvas! Bone pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Sanford was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tee Bone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes to the ring accompanied by Ride the Lightning. Glover has chosen Run to the hills as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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286 lbs
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260 lbs
6 - 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Glover!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Glover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samson lands a slapping body shot.
Glover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Glover looks gassed!
Glover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Mike Glover has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glover at a distance.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Samson keeps the fight on the outside.
Samson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Glover is looking to clinch but Samson is avoiding it.
Samson looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Samson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glover staying out of range there.
Sammy Samson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
No joy there for Samson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samson throws a right hand that Glover ducks under and follows up with a left that Glover also avoids with ease.
Glover moves in looking to clinch but Samson pushes him off.
Samson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Glover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover drops his hands momentarily and Samson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Samson throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Glover slips a jab from Samson.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but Samson shows good takedown defense.
Samson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samson swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Glover wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samson throws a head kick but Glover moves out of range.
Glover doesn't manage to clinch there - Samson circles away.
Samson tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glover wants to clinch.
Samson misses with a two punch combination.
Samson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Samson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glover wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Glover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samson is fending him off so far but Glover persists. Nope, Samson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Glover.
Glover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samson sneaks out the side door and pushes Glover away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Samson swats away the attempt to clinch by Glover.
Glover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Samson!
Glover looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samson is in a horrible position here. Glover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Samson is squirming around, avoiding Glover's attempts to control the action.
Samson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Glover tries to control but Samson wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glover misses with a head shot.
Samson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Glover working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Samson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Glover's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Samson.
Glover showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samson.
Glover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Glover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Glover is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Samson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Samson tries to buck Glover off but he can't manage it.
Glover lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Glover is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samson is looking to escape.
Samson taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Samson's face.
Glover won't let Samson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Glover tries to control but Samson wriggling away.
Glover is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samson is surviving well by controlling Glover's body position as best he can.
Glover jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Glover goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Glover but great work by Samson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Glover can't do much from the bottom here.
Samson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown. Samson tries to sprawl out of it but Glover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Samson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samson misses with a low kick.
Samson drives through and clinches with Glover against the ropes.
Samson prevents the takedown attempt.
Samson avoids a wild elbow strike from Glover.
Samson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Glover throws an elbow that misses.
Samson misses with a knee to the head.
Samson dodges an elbow strike from Glover.
Samson tries a knee to the head but Glover blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson avoids a wild elbow strike from Glover.
Samson takes an elbow to the temple.
Glover manages to break the clinch.
Glover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samson is fending him off so far but Glover persists. Nope, Samson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Glover.
Samson rushes Glover and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Glover tries to pull guard but Samson won't allow it.
Samson blocks an elbow strike from Glover.
Glover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Samson gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samson pushes off an throws an elbow but Glover leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Samson - that landed with a thud.
Glover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samson prevents it.
Samson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Samson.
Samson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Glover gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glover wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samson avoids the elbow strike from Glover, against the ropes.
Glover is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Samson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson blocks the elbow strike.
Samson throws an elbow that misses.
Samson trying to stall but Glover improves his position.
Glover throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glover creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glover is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samson lands with a right to the head.
Samson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glover lands a nice elbow.
Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover tries to clinch
and Samson counters with a stiff right hand.
Glover closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glover lands in his opponent's guard.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Glover's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch but Samson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sammy Samson is winning the standup battle so far.
Samson misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Samson keeps the fight on the outside.
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Glover shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Samson is concentrating on defense, preventing Glover from advancing position.
Samson is looking to control Glover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samson avoid being mounted?
Mike Glover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samson is in trouble now - Glover has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is trying desperately to improve position.
Glover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Glover lands a nice shot to the head.
Glover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Glover with shots to the head and body - Samson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Glover with a couple of short strikes.
Glover pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Glover moves to the back position.
Glover trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Samson is trying to get back to his feet but Glover has full control of the position and if anything, Samson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Glover gets his hands free as Samson looks to control.
Samson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Glover punishes Samson with strikes from the back mount.
Glover throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Samson!
Glover has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Glover avoiding Samson 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Samson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Glover tries to keep control of the position but Samson is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover cracks Samson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Samson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Glover is not going to allow Samson to sit and survive in this position.
Glover lands shots from the back.
Glover tries to keep control of the position but Samson is staying busy.
Samson trying to get back to his feet but Glover is in full control for now.
Samson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Glover is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Samson trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samson showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Glover doesn't have the hooks in and Samson manages to turn into his guard.
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Samson is proving a slippery customer.
Glover wants to stand up but Samson is controlling him.
Samson trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Glover's guard.
Glover escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glover 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Glover!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lu Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Doud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doud has chosen roll call as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lu Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Doud!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu.
Doud shoots in but no luck this time.
Yu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Ryan Doud has been cut.
Yu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yu throws a body punch but Doud moves out of range.
Yu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Doud is looking to close the distance but Yu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Doud crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Doud is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lu Yu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murpy comes to the ring accompanied by Victory. Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Trevor Tuffs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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25
190 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Murpy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murpy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murpy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murpy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tuffs is trying to defend but Murpy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuffs wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murpy is looking to advance position but Tuffs won't allow it.
Tuffs trying to hold on to Murpy's head to control him but Murpy postures up.
Tuffs is staying active underneath Murpy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tuffs trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuffs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Murpy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs controlling Murpy's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuffs clinches with his opponent.
Tuffs tries a knee to the head but Murpy blocks it.
Murpy managing to block the knees to the body from Tuffs.
Murpy managing to block the knees to the body from Tuffs.
Tuffs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Murpy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tuffs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuffs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuffs looking for a takedown.
Tuffs misses with the head strike.
Murpy tries to circle away but Tuffs has him pinned against the ropes.
Tuffs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murpy blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Tuffs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuffs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murpy's defenses.
Tuffs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murpy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murpy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuffs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murpy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murpy tries to clinch but Tuffs moves out of range.
Murpy shoots in for a takedown but Tuffs shows good takedown defense.
Tuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murpy avoids the head kick by Tuffs.
Tuffs throws a solid leg kick but Murpy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuffs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy shoots for a takedown but Tuffs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Murpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuffs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murpy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tuffs's guard.
Murpy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuffs has wrist control.
Murpy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuffs controls Murpy momentarily but Murpy frees himself.
Tuffs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murpy!
Murpy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murpy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murpy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murpy can't escape the position.
Tuffs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murpy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murpy and Tuffs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murpy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tuffs.
Tuffs tries to stand but Murpy is controlling his head.
Tuffs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murpy!
Murpy wants to hold on but Tuffs pushes him away.
Tuffs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murpy wants to hold on but Tuffs pushes him away.
Murpy working to try and regain half guard.
Tuffs looking to control but Murpy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Murpy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murpy is defended easily by Tuffs.
Tuffs slaps away a takedown attempt from Murpy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuffs tries to clinch there but Murpy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murpy dives in and grabs Tuffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuffs pushes down on Murpy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Murpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murpy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murpy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuffs manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuffs wants to clinch
and Murpy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuffs won't be happy with that.
Tuffs is trying to work for a sweep but Murpy has mounted him!
Tuffs tries to reverse the position but Murpy maintains control.
Murpy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuffs is looking to escape.
Murpy has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tuffs's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murpy wants to control the pace but Tuffs is squirming around nicely.
Tuffs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murpy unloading with bombs!
Tuffs is looking to get to half guard.
Tuffs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murpy.
Tuffs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murpy working for a submission but Tuffs is keeping him at bay.
Murpy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tuffs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tuffs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy lands with some strikes.
Tuffs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murpy looking to secure an arm triangle but Tuffs defends it well.
Tuffs is squirming around, avoiding Murpy's attempts to control the action.
Murpy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tuffs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tuffs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murpy looking to finish with strikes here!
Tuffs gets back to half guard.
Murpy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tuffs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tuffs trying to hold on to Murpy's head to control him but Murpy postures up.
Murpy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuffs trying to hold on to Murpy's head to control him but Murpy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murpy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Murpy dives in and grabs Tuffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuffs pushes down on Murpy's head and hops out.
Murpy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murpy slips a jab and a cross from Tuffs.
Tuffs throws a series of punches but Murpy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murpy dodges the punch combination from Tuffs.
Murpy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Murpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs is looking to clinch but Murpy is avoiding it.
Murpy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tuffs.
Murpy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuffs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murpy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murpy avoids the head kick by Tuffs.
Tuffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murpy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuffs.
Murpy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuffs circles away.
Murpy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuffs but Tuffs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murpy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murpy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tuffs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murpy.
Murpy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuffs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Murpy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuffs which made him look bad.
Tuffs moves into range and clinches up with Murpy.
Murpy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuffs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murpy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trevor Tuffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuffs is one step ahead there.
Murpy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuffs defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuffs wants to control from the top but Murpy keeps moving.
Tuffs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murpy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tuffs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tuffs won't allow Murpy to sweep him here.
Tuffs wants to control from the top but Murpy keeps moving.
Murpy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Tuffs looking to pass the guard.
Murpy has his foot on Tuffs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuffs works his way back into a safe position though.
Murpy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuffs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murpy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuffs has managed to get both his arms back between Murpy's legs - danger averted.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuffs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murpy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tuffs's guard now.
Charlie Murpy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murpy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuffs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuffs has escaped and now he's on top!
Tuffs trying to control but Murpy is working from the bottom.
Tuffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Murpy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murpy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murpy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donkey Donkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donkman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Donkey Song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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24
225 lbs
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24
223 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donkey Donkman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Donkman. Donkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Donkman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Donkman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Donkman.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donkman misses with a looping right.
Donkman cracks Reynolds with a big right hand and Reynolds goes down!
Reynolds is rocked!
Donkman looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oh Reynolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Donkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Donkman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkman is looking to advance position but Reynolds has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Donkman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reynolds tries to pass to full mount but Donkman defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reynolds throwing shots but Donkman is blocking nicely.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Donkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds is thwarting Donkman's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Donkman dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkman has his hands clasped together around Reynolds's back. He's all about the action.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Donkman is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Donkman.
Reynolds forces his way into half guard.
Donkman manages to get to full guard.
Donkman keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donkman can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
Donkman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Donkman controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Donkman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donkman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donkey Donkman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Donkman ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
A slow jab from Donkman misses its intended target.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donkman walks into a jab.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Donkman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donkman works the jab nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donkman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donkman.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Donkman.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Reynolds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Donkman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Donkman controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
Donkman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkman wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Donkman is keeping the position.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donkman looking to control but Reynolds passes into half guard.
Donkman trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Donkman is defending the position.
Reynolds is trying to control. Donkman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donkman tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Donkman gets back to full guard.
Donkman controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Donkman keeps moving.
Donkman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reynolds has passed into side control.
Donkman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reynolds's best efforts.
Donkman manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Donkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Donkman.
Reynolds pushes down on Donkman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Donkman is trying to control but can't.
Donkman tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Reynolds dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reynolds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Donkman doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Donkman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reynolds doesn't seem phased though.
Bobby Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reynolds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donkman's head.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Donkman moves away and avoids it.
Donkman lands a with a good body shot.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donkman moves away.
Donkman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds.
Donkman throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Bobby Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donkman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donkman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donkman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donkman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Reynolds with that takedown attempt.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Donkman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donkman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donkman cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reynolds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Donkman is looking to improve his position.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Donkman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkman is holding on to half guard well.
Donkman wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Donkman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reynolds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reynolds's back!
Reynolds grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds is trying to break free.
Donkman gets his hands free as Reynolds looks to control.
Can Reynolds hold on?! Donkman is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Donkman avoiding Reynolds 's attempts to control his hands.
Reynolds tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkman prevents Reynolds from getting the reversal.
Donkman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reynolds's face.
Donkman wants to control the pace but Reynolds is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Donkman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Donkman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reynolds can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Donkman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Donkman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bobby Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here. Donkman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donkman cracks Reynolds with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donkman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donkman lands a heavy elbow.
Reynolds is looking to get to half guard.
Donkman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Donkman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reynolds looks a forlorn figure.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position but Donkman isn't that keen on the idea.
Donkman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reynolds is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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 Bobby Reynolds.
Well Reynolds 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Reynolds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triton Heaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent FootRub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent FootRub will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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20
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Triton Heaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent FootRub!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FootRub misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heaton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FootRub.
FootRub loads up on a big right hand but Heaton slips the punch.
Heaton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heaton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as FootRub throws out the jab.
FootRub fails to land with a series of punches.
FootRub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heaton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heaton shoots in and drives through. FootRub sprawls well.
FootRub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
FootRub misses with a series of wild punches.
Vincent FootRub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FootRub displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
FootRub just misses with a punch to the body.
FootRub throws the left hand but Heaton avoids the punch easily.
FootRub scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heaton in his tracks.
FootRub misses with a few strikes there.
Heaton slips a jab from FootRub.
FootRub throws a right hand that Heaton ducks under and follows up with a left that Heaton also avoids with ease.
Heaton dodges the punch combination from FootRub.
Heaton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet but Heaton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heaton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Heaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
FootRub is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heaton is controlling him.
FootRub keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully.
Heaton won't allow FootRub to get back to his feet.
FootRub has momentary wrist control but Heaton slips an elbow through the middle.
FootRub is looking to stand up but Heaton isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Heaton works over FootRub with some ground and pound from guard.
Heaton prevents FootRub from getting back to his feet.
FootRub really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heaton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
FootRub looks gassed!
FootRub keeping moving, preventing Heaton from controlling successfully.
FootRub is looking to stand up but Heaton isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Heaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with FootRub, pushing him back against the ropes.
Heaton lands a nice uppercut.
Heaton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Heaton on the inside.
Heaton tries to score a body lock takedown but FootRub shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Triton Heaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heaton.
FootRub stops a takedown attempt from Heaton.
Heaton is stalling here.
Heaton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heaton tries to throw a body punch but FootRub avoids it by throwing Heaton back against the cage.
Heaton has FootRub pressed against the ropes, preventing FootRub from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Heaton.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Heaton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Heaton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
FootRub being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Triton Heaton.
FootRub lands with a right hand.
FootRub fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Heaton.
FootRub scores with a decent looking hook.
Heaton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from FootRub.
Heaton slips a straight right by FootRub.
FootRub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by FootRub there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heaton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heaton dodges the punch combination from FootRub.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent FootRub dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
FootRub throws a series of punches but Heaton moves out of range.
FootRub misses with a looping left.
Heaton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FootRub is fending him off so far but Heaton persists. Nope, FootRub circles away and we're back to standing.
Heaton scores with a sloppy right hand. FootRub should have avoided that one.
FootRub lands with a hook. Heaton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Heaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
FootRub wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
Heaton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heaton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heaton trying to control but FootRub is working from the bottom.
Heaton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heaton chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
FootRub connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - FootRub coming out on top.
Heaton shoots in and bounces FootRub off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for FootRub. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
FootRub wants to stand but Heaton is controlling the position.
Heaton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
FootRub working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heaton.
Heaton landing with the ground and pound.
Heaton prevents FootRub from getting back to his feet.
FootRub avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
FootRub wants to stand up but Heaton is controlling him.
FootRub is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaton trying to control but FootRub is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
FootRub gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heaton throws a big right hand that misses.
FootRub is looking to stand back up but Heaton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by FootRub.
FootRub blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heaton.
Heaton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heaton lands with a punch from half guard.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet.
FootRub taking some punishment here, with Heaton in his half guard.
FootRub on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton controlling the action here.
Heaton stops FootRub from getting back to his feet.
Heaton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
FootRub is looking to escape.
Heaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
FootRub is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heaton trying to control from half guard but FootRub is working away.
FootRub pushes Heaton off looking to stand but Heaton dives back in and keeps control.
Heaton trying to mount his opponent but FootRub defends it.
That's four 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Heaton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
FootRub slips a jab from Heaton.
FootRub gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Heaton stops FootRub from standing up.
Heaton advances to half guard.
FootRub pushes Heaton off looking to stand but Heaton dives back in and keeps control.
Heaton is keen to just control but FootRub is a slippery customer.
FootRub blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heaton.
Heaton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FootRub has hold of Heaton's hands but Heaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
FootRub looks like he's trying to stand up.
Heaton wants to lay and pray for a moment but FootRub keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triton Heaton dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Heaton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Heaton showed some decent athleticism there.
Heaton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks FootRub with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
FootRub is looking to escape.
Heaton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
FootRub is trying to stand back up but Heaton is controlling him
Heaton trying to mount his opponent but FootRub defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FootRub wants to get back to his feet.
Heaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Heaton or perhaps it was just good defense by FootRub which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FootRub lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
FootRub misses with a series of wild punches.
FootRub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vincent FootRub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
FootRub is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Heaton wants to control the pace but FootRub is squirming around nicely.
Heaton won't let FootRub get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Heaton controlling the position easily from mount.
Heaton dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heaton with shots to the head and body - FootRub looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heaton cracks FootRub with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
You get the feeling that FootRub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heaton lands a nice shot to the head.
Heaton controlling his opponent.
FootRub is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Heaton lands a nice shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FootRub can do anything to dispel that myth.
FootRub wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Heaton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can FootRub hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heaton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heaton landing shots from mount.
Heaton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can FootRub hang on?
Heaton with a couple of short strikes.
Heaton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You get the feeling that FootRub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heaton lands a heavy elbow.
FootRub is trying to stand up.
Heaton wants to finish this one by submission but FootRub is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Heaton.
FootRub is trying to stand.
Heaton unloading with bombs!
FootRub tries to buck Heaton off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heaton with shots to the head and body - FootRub looks very uncomfortable down there.
You get the feeling that FootRub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Heaton lands a nice shot to the head.
FootRub squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Heaton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
FootRub is bucking up trying to escape but Heaton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
FootRub wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
FootRub is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A nice elbow there by Heaton.
FootRub really wants to buck Heaton off and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triton Heaton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heaton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triton Heaton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sune Vriden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj comes to the ring accompanied by Pink Panther Theme. Sune Vriden is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sune Vriden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot from downtown. Vriden moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Vriden checks it.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vriden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vriden misses the shot to the body.
Vriden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregorovitsj is just out of range.
Gregorovitsj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vriden will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook. Vriden ducked under it nicely.
Gregorovitsj misses with a jab to the body
and Vriden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gregorovitsj lands a nice shot that snaps Vriden's head back.
Gregorovitsj slips under a jab.
Vriden connects with a body shot.
Gregorovitsj misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws a solid leg kick but Vriden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gregorovitsj.
Vriden jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vriden.
Gregorovitsj is looking to get back to his feet here but Vriden is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gregorovitsj's back.
Vriden not allowing Gregorovitsj to control his hands.
Vriden wants to control but Gregorovitsj manages to buck him off and is now in Vriden's guard! Nice work there by Gregorovitsj!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vriden striking off his back but it's not causing Gregorovitsj any problems.
Vriden trying to keep a closed guard but Gregorovitsj is proving a slippery customer.
Gregorovitsj has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vriden has his foot on Gregorovitsj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregorovitsj works his way back into a safe position though.
Vriden controls Gregorovitsj momentarily but Gregorovitsj frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Vriden misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj throws out a loose jab but Vriden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gregorovitsj thumps Vriden with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Vriden moves out of range.
Vriden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj cracks Vriden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Vriden shoots in looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj tries to sprawl out of it but Vriden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vriden looks gassed!
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up.
Vriden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregorovitsj as he avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vriden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sune Vriden.
Gregorovitsj feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vriden sprawling to the canvas! Vriden rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gregorovitsj finish him?!
Vriden is rocked!
It looks like Sune Vriden has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vriden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregorovitsj fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vriden checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch
and Vriden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gregorovitsj's guard now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gregorovitsj manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vriden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gregorovitsj. That one must have hurt.
Vriden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vriden tries to move into range but Gregorovitsj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Gregorovitsj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sune Vriden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vriden moves away.
Vriden avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Vriden moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj lands with a slapping head kick.
Vriden is still on wobbly legs! Can Gregorovitsj finish him?
Gregorovitsj slips a jab from Vriden.
Vriden seems to have recovered his senses.
Vriden misses with a looping left.
Vriden lunges at Gregorovitsj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gregorovitsj's hand.
Vriden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj checks a leg kick nicely.
Vriden throws a lazy right hand but Gregorovitsj sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Vriden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vriden takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gregorovitsj scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gregorovitsj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vriden thuds a left hand into Gregorovitsj's body.
Vriden feints and as Gregorovitsj raises his hands in defense, Vriden changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vriden is breathing heavily.
Vriden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vriden throws a strike but Gregorovitsj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vriden's guard.
Vriden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gregorovitsj's guard.
Gregorovitsj keeping moving, preventing Vriden from controlling successfully.
Gregorovitsj wants to stand but Vriden is controlling the position.
Vriden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gregorovitsj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gregorovitsj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gregorovitsj!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj stands up.
Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but Vriden checks it.
A cross from Gregorovitsj lands.
Gregorovitsj moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Vriden scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Vasili Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vriden.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Vriden lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Vriden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vriden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vriden misses with a hook. Gregorovitsj ducked under it nicely.
Vriden fails to land the takedown.
Vriden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gregorovitsj stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gregorovitsj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gregorovitsj misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sune Vriden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gregorovitsj scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vriden in his tracks.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vriden.
Vriden looks to land a combination but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
Vriden shoots in for a takedown but Gregorovitsj shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Vriden misses the target.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vriden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vriden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregorovitsj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Vriden misses.
Gregorovitsj throws a solid leg kick but Vriden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gregorovitsj.
Vriden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregorovitsj manages to avoid it.
Jab from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is winning the standup battle so far.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Vriden moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj has managed to clinch.
Vriden pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gregorovitsj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vriden.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sune Vriden.
Gregorovitsj holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tries to land knees in the clinch but Vriden avoids the damage to the body.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vriden avoids it.
Gregorovitsj prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but Vriden blocks it.
Gregorovitsj missing with knees to the body.
Vriden working hard to break the clinch.
Gregorovitsj looking to stall.
Gregorovitsj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vriden managing to block the knees to the body from Gregorovitsj.
Vriden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregorovitsj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vriden is looking to control Gregorovitsj's arms but Gregorovitsj gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vriden has his back to the ropes.
Vriden lands a nice uppercut.
Gregorovitsj is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gregorovitsj obliges.
Gregorovitsj breaks from the clinch.
Gregorovitsj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gregorovitsj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregorovitsj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gregorovitsj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregorovitsj motions for Vriden to come forward. Gregorovitsj throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vriden lands a right hook to the body.
Vriden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vriden throws out a loose jab but Gregorovitsj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vriden avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vriden checks a leg kick.
Vriden fails to land with a series of punches.
Vriden avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Vriden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gregorovitsj's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Gregorovitsj clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gregorovitsj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vriden circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregorovitsj avoids the body shot from Vriden.
Vriden lands a nice shot that snaps Gregorovitsj's head back.
Vriden misses with a looping right.
Vriden misses with a hook.
Vriden throws an overhand right that lands on Gregorovitsj's shoulder, as Gregorovitsj tries to avoid the shot.
Vriden fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Gregorovitsj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregorovitsj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vriden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vriden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregorovitsj lands a big head kick that sends Vriden tumbling to the mat! Gregorovitsj takes a step backwards and waves Vriden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj swings for the body but Vriden moves out of range.
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vriden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
Vriden checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for Gregorovitsj.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
A telegraphed right hand from Vriden misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vriden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gregorovitsj.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gregorovitsj, right into the meat.
Vriden blocks a head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Vriden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gregorovitsj sprawls well initially but Vriden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gregorovitsj wants to get back to his feet.
Vriden trying to control from half guard but Gregorovitsj is working away.
Gregorovitsj is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Vriden there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden working the head and body with strikes.
Vriden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vriden thows a huge punch but Gregorovitsj dodges it nicely.
Vriden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregorovitsj's head.
Vriden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregorovitsj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gregorovitsj is positioning himself well to prevent Vriden advancing to mount.
Vriden is working for a submission of some sort.
Vriden is keen to just control but Gregorovitsj is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gregorovitsj misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Gregorovitsj had his way with Sune Vriden in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gregorovitsj throws a looping overhand right but Vriden ducks down to avoid it.
Vriden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gregorovitsj walks into a straight right hand from Vriden.
Gregorovitsj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vriden. That did some damage!
Vriden throws a jab when Gregorovitsj was well out of range.
Vriden misses with a takedown attempt - Gregorovitsj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vriden misses with an uppercut.
Gregorovitsj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Gregorovitsj.
Vriden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gregorovitsj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gregorovitsj tried to score with a low kick but Vriden checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj scores with a spinning back kick!
Vriden misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Gregorovitsj slams his shin into Vriden's torso.
Gregorovitsj tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a body kick but Vriden moved away.
Gregorovitsj misses with a hook.
Gregorovitsj throws a sloppy head kick and Vriden moves out of range easily.
A big left from Vriden misses.
Gregorovitsj moves in looking to clinch but Vriden pushes him off.
Vriden connects with a single shot there.
Gregorovitsj gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vriden stops Gregorovitsj from standing up.
Vriden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vriden trying to control the position from guard on top but Gregorovitsj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorovitsj has his feet on Vriden's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vriden throws a shot from downtown. Gregorovitsj moves away and avoids it.
Gregorovitsj misses with a wild combination.
Gregorovitsj pushes Vriden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vriden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sune Vriden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vriden is trying to break free.
Vriden taking a breather.
Vriden tries for a takedown but Gregorovitsj manages to get underhooks.
Gregorovitsj gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vriden.
Vasili Gregorovitsj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sune Vriden.
Gregorovitsj looking to stall.
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.
Vriden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gregorovitsj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vriden swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a shot to the body.
Gregorovitsj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vriden.
Gregorovitsj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gregorovitsj lands a slapping body shot.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Vriden moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Gregorovitsj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gregorovitsj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Gregorovitsj!
Vasili Gregorovitsj is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deamon Arippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arippa comes to the ring accompanied by Eye's Set To Kill - Darling. 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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135 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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137 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deamon Arippa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova looks to score with a jab to the body but Arippa is just out of range.
Nova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arippa misses with an uppercut.
Arippa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nova circles away.
Arippa looks to land a combination but Nova avoids it well.
Arippa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nova looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nova has gone for a leg lock! Arippa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nova's guard.
Nova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arippa defends it easily.
Arippa stopping the sweep attempt from Nova.
Arippa wants to stand but Nova has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arippa won't allow Nova to sweep him here.
Nova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nova looking for a guillotine here but Arippa defends easily.
Arippa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arippa defends well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Arippa misses.
Arippa throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Arippa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nova. Nova obviously looking to wear him down.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arippa.
Nova takes a swing at Arippa's ribcage but misses.
Nova thuds a left hand into Arippa's body.
Nova misses with a wild body shot.
Nova moves out of range of the strikes.
Arippa moves into the clinch.
Arippa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arippa checks a leg kick.
Nova lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arippa scores with a body shot.
Nova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arippa connects with a nice looking jab.
Deamon Arippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arippa scores with a sloppy right hand. Nova should have avoided that one.
A combination from Nova does no damage.
Arippa blocks a head kick by Nova.
Arippa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nova circles away quickly and effectively.
Nova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arippa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Arippa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deamon Arippa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arippa throws out a loose jab but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arippa rushes Nova and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Arippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arippa looks to land a right hand but Nova moved out of range.
Nova misses the shot to the body.
Nova takes one on the button.
Arippa takes one to the chin there.
Nova throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arippa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arippa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arippa throws an overhand right that lands on Nova's shoulder, as Nova tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arippa.
Nova is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arippa.
Nova connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Nova misses.
Nova thuds his right hand into Arippa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nova connects with the punch.
Nova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arippa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nova.
Nova blocks a jab.
Arippa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nova tries to keep at a distance but Arippa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arippa blocks an elbow strike from Nova.
Nova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arippa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arippa.
Arippa throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arippa misses with a wild body shot.
Arippa lands a jab to the head.
Arippa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arippa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deamon Arippa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nova.
Arippa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arippa throws a big shot that misses.
Nova moves out of range as Arippa strikes.
Arippa tries to bum rush Nova with a series of wild strikes but Nova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arippa misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Arippa wants to clinch up but Nova keeps it at a distance.
Nova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arippa doesn't seem bothered though.
Nova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arippa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Nova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arippa.
Arippa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arippa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
Nova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arippa rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Nova.
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deamon Arippa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nova lands with a nice body punch.
Nova lands a slapping body shot.
Arippa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arippa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arippa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arippa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova lands a jab to Arippa's midsection.
Nova misses with the combination.
Nova avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arippa misses with a combination
and Arippa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arippa throws out a loose jab but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arippa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nova digs a good body shot into Arippa's ribs.
Nova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nova lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice body punch from Nova.
Nova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arippa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nova dips to his left and cracks Arippa with an uppercut!
Nova misses with a wild combination.
Nova fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nova throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nova with a jab.
Arippa takes one on the button.
Nova chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arippa's calf.
Nice shot by Nova.
Nova tests Arippa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arippa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nova scores with a jab to the head.
Nova digs a good hook to Arippa's body.
Nova scores with a shot to the body.
Nova connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neo Nova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arippa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nova.
Nova feints and then cracks Arippa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arippa down.
Jab, jab by Nova - just one landing.
Nova lands with a kick to the temple. Arippa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nova lands with a nice body punch.
Nova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nova throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arippa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arippa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arippa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arippa there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice combination there by Nova.
Nice straight punches there by Nova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nova.
Nova clobbers Arippa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arippa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Arippa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Nova there.
Nice uppercut lands for Nova. That snapped Arippa's head back.
Nova scores with a hook to the body. Arippa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nova scores with a nice head shot.
Nova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Nova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nova scores with a nice body kick.
Arippa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nova catches Arippa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Arippa does no damage.
Nova throws a leg kick which misses Arippa's front leg but catches the back leg as Arippa tries to avoid it.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arippa on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arippa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Arippa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arippa on the side of the head.
Nova cracks Arippa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arippa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nova scores with a hook to the body. Arippa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nova lands with a nice body punch.
Arippa loads up on a big right hand but Nova slips the punch.
Nova lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arippa takes a step back to recover.
Nova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Nova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arippa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arippa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nova throws a one two combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arippa throws a jab when Nova was well out of range.
Nova works Arippa's body with a nice hook.
Nova gets the takedown into side control.
Nova tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Nova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nova lands with a hook. Arippa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arippa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arippa misses with a double jab
and Nova counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nova.
Nova struggles to land a body shot inside as Arippa controls his hands.
Arippa managing to block the knees to the body from Nova.
Arippa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nova won't allow it.
Nova presses Arippa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arippa blocking some punches.
Nova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arippa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nova moves out of range as Arippa strikes.
Nova misses with a series of wild punches.
Arippa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arippa moves forwards but Nova connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arippa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova lands a with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arippa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Nova lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arippa doesn't seem phased though.
Nova lands with a hook. Arippa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nova throws a shot to the body.
Arippa cracks Nova with an open hand slap.
Arippa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arippa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nova scores with a kick to the body.
Nova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arippa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nova. Nova obviously looking to wear him down.
Arippa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nova misses with the combination.
Nova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arippa circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Nova.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
Arippa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arippa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nova closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arippa did well to prevent Nova getting side control.
Arippa is defending against the submission attempts here by Nova.
Nova is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arippa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nova.
Nova works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova looking to control but Arippa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nova thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nova working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nova moves to the back position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nova has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Arippa is in real trouble here. Nova gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Arippa is tapping out! Nova wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neo Nova! Neo Nova retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
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