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Champions 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunel Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayre comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Sayre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yunel Martinez!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sayre wants it to stay on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sayre - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sayre. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sayre tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sayre clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Sayre on the inside.
Sayre breaks from the clinch.
Sayre tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez fails with the takedown.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Sayre sprawls well.
Teddy Sayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunel Martinez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sayre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sayre throws a combination. Martinez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martinez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sayre clinches up against the cage.
Martinez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
Sayre lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre misses with a knee strike.
Sayre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sayre clinches.
Sayre breaks from the clinch.
Teddy Sayre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayre tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sayre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sayre.
Martinez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Sayre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sayre lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Sayre has the dominant position.
Sayre is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sayre.
Sayre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sayre leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sayre tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sayre tries to avoid it but Martinez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sayre to the ground. Sayre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martinez looks gassed!
Sayre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Sayre.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sayre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
A knee to the head by Sayre.
Sayre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sayre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sayre tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sayre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martinez somewhat.
Sayre instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sayre prevents it.
Sayre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sayre crunches a lovely knee into Martinez's ribcage.
Sayre breaks the clinch.
Sayre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sayre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sayre lands a body shot.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Sayre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sayre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martinez avoids it.
Knees to the body from Sayre.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Sayre sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre lands with a kick to the temple. Martinez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sayre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sayre.
Sayre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sayre is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martinez.
Sayre presses Martinez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Sayre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sayre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sayre tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sayre lands a nice hook to Martinez's body. Martinez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sayre doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Sayre doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Sayre tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sayre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sayre scores with a body shot.
Martinez scores a takedown into full mount!
Sayre blocking the ground and pound.
Martinez wants to control the pace but Sayre is squirming around nicely.
Martinez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sayre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sayre and Martinez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sayre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez is breathing heavily.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Sayre is controlling well.
Sayre decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre moves into the clinch.
Sayre missing with knees to the body.
Sayre breaks from the clinch.
Sayre wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Teddy Sayre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayre works over Martinez's head and body with a nice combination.
Sayre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sayre wants to clinch.
Sayre instigates a clinch.
Sayre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sayre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sayre!
Sayre clinches.
Sayre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sayre tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
Sayre crunches a lovely knee into Martinez's ribcage.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sayre throws a shot to the body.
Sayre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayre pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sayre is pushing Martinez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sayre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayre looks to land a combination. Martinez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sayre clinches up against the cage.
Sayre with a knee to the head.
Come on Sayre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sayre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sayre just leaning against Martinez, taking a breather.
Sayre taking a breather.
Sayre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez shoots in for a double leg but Sayre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Teddy Sayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunel Martinez.
Sayre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sayre is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sayre closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sayre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sayre takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sayre lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.
Martinez is working for takedown but Sayre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sayre lands a right hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Sayre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sayre moves into the clinch successfully.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Teddy Sayre.
Sayre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayre moves into the clinch successfully.
Sayre is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Sayre lands a nice knee to the body.
Sayre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sayre is trying to maintain a safe position but Martinez gets an underhook and turns Sayre into the cage.
Sayre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sayre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sayre sprawls well. Sayre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sayre is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Sayre sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayre takes the fight into the clinch.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayre tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sayre throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sayre throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt.
Teddy Sayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunel Martinez.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Sayre as Martinez shoots in.
Sayre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Teddy Sayre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sayre moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sayre.
Sayre stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sayre instigates a clinch.
Martinez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sayre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sayre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sayre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Sayre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sayre, as that shot connected.
Martinez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sayre swivels and escapes.
Sayre moves into the clinch successfully.
Sayre landing knees to the body.
Sayre lands a nice uppercut.
Teddy Sayre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sayre lands an uppercut.
Sayre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sayre.
Sayre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Sayre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sayre - that landed with a thud.
Sayre stalling.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sayre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Sayre.
Sayre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martinez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martinez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sayre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Yunel Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sayre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teddy Sayre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayre moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Sayre taking a breather.
Martinez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sayre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sayre prevents it.
Sayre is working Martinez over against the cage.
Sayre manages to break the clinch.
Sayre rushes Martinez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sayre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez tries for a takedown but Sayre manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Sayre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sayre, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Sayre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Woolard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Miller Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luiz Miller Rossi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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, Tyson Woolard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Miller Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolard scores with a one two! Rossi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Woolard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woolard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Tyson Woolard has been cut.
Woolard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rossi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woolard somewhat.
Woolard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Woolard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woolard.
Woolard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rossi pinned against the cage. Rossi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Woolard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woolard shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woolard.
Nice cross by Rossi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Woolard is breathing heavily.
Woolard tries for a takedown but Rossi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rossi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rossi.
Luiz Miller Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woolard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson Woolard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woolard.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Woolard's hands.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi scoring well with a low kick there.
Woolard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Woolard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rossi is looking to slow Woolard down with leg kicks.
Rossi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woolard counters with a solid body kick.
Rossi cracks the inside of Woolard's front leg.
Woolard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson Woolard's cut is getting worse.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body. Woolard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woolard.
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Woolard tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woolard.
Rossi throws a leg kick which misses Woolard's front leg but catches the back leg as Woolard tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands with a hook. Woolard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woolard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rossi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi moves out of range as Woolard throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Miller Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Woolard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woolard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woolard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyson Woolard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woolard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi lands with a right hand.
Woolard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woolard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luiz Miller Rossi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Woolard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rossi. Rossi obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rossi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woolard doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Woolard's calf.
Rossi works over Woolard's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyson Woolard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rossi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossi. That's going to slow Woolard down.
Rossi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woolard. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi connects with a jab.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rossi lands with a hook. Woolard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jeez, Tyson Woolard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rossi connects with a stiff jab that staggers Woolard - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luiz Miller Rossi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Calatayud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian Calatayud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Paulson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calatayud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Paulson blocks the leg kick.
Calatayud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paulson.
Calatayud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paulson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paulson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calatayud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulson controls the pace.
Calatayud has an active guard here but Paulson has managed to pass into half guard.
Calatayud is looking for a sweep. Paulson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calatayud is working hard here to advance position.
Paulson is taking a breather. Calatayud says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Calatayud is looking to control Paulson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Calatayud avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulson working Calatayud over with strikes.
Calatayud moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calatayud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calatayud keeping full guard, as Paulson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calatayud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calatayud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulson defends it easily.
Paulson tries to free his leg and advance position but Calatayud is retaining full guard.
Calatayud working a defensive guard here.
Paulson won't allow Calatayud to sweep him here.
Paulson wants to get up but he can't break Calatayud's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calatayud just misses with a punch to the body.
Paulson takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulson gets underhooks to prevent Calatayud's takedown attempt.
Paulson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulson tries to strike from the bottom.
Paulson keeping moving, preventing Calatayud from controlling successfully.
Paulson is working an open guard so Calatayud takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Paulson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paulson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Calatayud shoots and misses
and Paulson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Calatayud wants to get back to his feet.
Paulson trying to control from half guard but Calatayud is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calatayud is trying to maintain the position but Paulson is very close to passing his half guard.
Calatayud is looking to improve his position.
Paulson is looking to advance position but Calatayud won't allow it.
Paulson prevents Calatayud from standing back up.
Paulson content to control rather than advance.
Calatayud is refusing to be controlled, as Paulson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Paulson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paulson tries to clinch but Calatayud is having none of it.
Calatayud lands a body shot.
Paulson tries to clinch up but Calatayud circles away and keeps his distance.
Calatayud misses with a head kick.
No luck for Calatayud with that takedown attempt.
Paulson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Calatayud regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulson gets to his feet. Calatayud looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Calatayud shoots in looking for a takedown. Paulson tries to sprawl out of it but Calatayud keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paulson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calatayud throws a sloppy head kick and Paulson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson shoots in but Calatayud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paulson ducks under a wild hook from Calatayud.
Paulson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calatayud.
Paulson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paulson gets to his feet - Calatayud follows without any prompting.
Paulson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paulson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sebastian Calatayud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calatayud with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Calatayud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulson is standing up over Calatayud. Calatayud looks to escape but Paulson dives into side control.
Paulson trying to control the position but Calatayud is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A head kick by Calatayud misses
and Paulson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calatayud trying to hold on to Paulson's head to control him but Paulson postures up.
Calatayud looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calatayud is in trouble now - Paulson has advanced to mount!
Paulson content just to control the position here.
Paulson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Calatayud is looking to improve his position but Paulson isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulson with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Paulson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Calatayud flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Calatayud is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calatayud holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paulson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Paulson working Calatayud over with strikes here.
Paulson trying to control but Calatayud is having none of it.
Calatayud throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calatayud tries to hold on but Paulson postures up.
Paulson punching from mount but Calatayud doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Paulson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulson is defended easily by Calatayud.
Calatayud tries for a takedown but Paulson circles away easily
and Paulson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paulson.
Paulson tries to stand but Calatayud is controlling from the bottom.
Calatayud looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paulson passes into half guard.
Paulson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calatayud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paulson works his way into side control.
Paulson is looking to take a break and control but Calatayud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulson decides to stand back up.
Calatayud thows a leg kick but Paulson checks it
and Paulson counters by clinching up.
Paulson prevents Calatayud from breaking the clinch.
Calatayud tries to break free but Paulson pushes him back against the cage.
Calatayud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paulson has him pressed against the cage.
Calatayud wants to break free but Paulson has control.
Calatayud is trying to break the clinch but Paulson is controlling him.
Paulson has Calatayud pressed against the cage, preventing Calatayud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paulson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paulson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Calatayud stopping the sweep attempt from Paulson.
Tyler Paulson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calatayud gets to his feet - Paulson follows without any prompting.
Calatayud with a poor takedown
and Paulson counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Calatayud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calatayud is looking for a sweep.
Paulson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Paulson rushes Calatayud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calatayud tries to circle away but Paulson has him pinned against the cage.
Paulson tries to pull guard but Calatayud won't allow it.
Paulson prevents Calatayud from breaking the clinch.
Paulson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paulson tries to control but Calatayud wriggling away.
Calatayud working to try and regain half guard.
Paulson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Calatayud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulson looking for a guillotine from mount but Calatayud is having none of it.
Calatayud tries to hold on but Paulson postures up.
Sebastian Calatayud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulson thowing shots but they're missing.
Calatayud is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Paulson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paulson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Paulson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirrty Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirrty Bird is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Negro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirrty Bird!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Negro defends it nicely.
Dirrty Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Negro as he jumps to the side.
Bird tries to clinch but Negro is having none of it.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Negro as he jumps to the side.
Monte Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirrty Bird.
Negro feints and as Bird raises his hands in defense, Negro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Negro has gone for a leg lock! Bird slips out almost immediately though and dives into Negro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Negro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
Negro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Negro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bird has worked his arm free - good work by Bird!
Bird on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Negro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Negro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
An elbow from Negro crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Negro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Negro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Negro is breathing heavily.
Negro shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Negro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bird is looking to escape.
Negro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro tries to pass to full mount but Bird defends it.
Bird is staying active underneath Negro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Negro stops Bird from getting back to his feet.
Negro trying to control from half guard but Bird is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Negro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bird is not content to let Negro control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Negro has hold of Bird's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bird manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Negro trying to control but Bird is having none of it.
Bird's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Negro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Negro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Negro trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Negro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bird is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Negro wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro throwing strikes but missing.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Negro wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
Negro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bird manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Negro has Bird in his guard.
Negro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bird.
Bird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Negro's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Negro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negro manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Negro's guard.
Bird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bird postures up in Negro's guard and throws a big left but Negro blocks it.
Negro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bird preventing the sweep.
Negro looking for a guillotine here but Bird defends easily.
Bird trying to control but Negro is working from the bottom.
Negro tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is sitting in close to Negro's body. Negro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bird is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bird is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Negro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Monte Negro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thor Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumple Stiltzkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amon Amarth - Twilight of The Thunder God. Stiltzkin has chosen Solitaire Unraveling as his entrance music. Rumple Stiltzkin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rumple Stiltzkin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiltzkin moves out of range as Odinson throws a body kick.
Stiltzkin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stiltzkin is trying to keep an underhook but Odinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Odinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odinson throwing shots but Stiltzkin is blocking nicely.
Stiltzkin is holding on to half guard well.
Stiltzkin tries to get to full guard but Odinson has control of the leg.
Stiltzkin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stiltzkin trying to keep a closed guard but Odinson is proving a slippery customer.
Stiltzkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Stiltzkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stiltzkin pulls Odinson in close to prevent any damage.
Stiltzkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson trying to control but Stiltzkin is working from the bottom.
Odinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiltzkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stiltzkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiltzkin manages to avoid it.
Odinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Stiltzkin sprawls well. He's pushed Odinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Odinson throws a body kick that misses.
Odinson has a takedown stuffed.
Odinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Odinson misses with a takedown
and Stiltzkin moves into the clinch.
Odinson is breathing heavily.
Stiltzkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stiltzkin wants to clinch up but Odinson keeps it at a distance.
Stiltzkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odinson circles away.
Stiltzkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odinson misses with a shot to the body
and Stiltzkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Odinson won't be happy with that.
Odinson wants to get back to his feet but Stiltzkin drags him back down.
Stiltzkin controlling from side mount.
Stiltzkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Odinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin looks up at the clock and then as Odinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stiltzkin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Odinson tries to improve position but can't.
Odinson throws Stiltzkin to one side and escapes!
Odinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stiltzkin counters by clinching up.
Odinson is trying to force a seperation but Stiltzkin has the dominant position.
Odinson tries to circle away but Stiltzkin has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stiltzkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Odinson or not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Odinson breaks the clinch.
Odinson misses with a body shot
and Stiltzkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Thor Odinson has been cut.
Stiltzkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odinson defends it nicely.
Stiltzkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odinson's waist but Odinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stiltzkin off to one side.
Odinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stiltzkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stiltzkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Odinson sprawls well. He's pushed Stiltzkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Odinson misses the body punch
and Stiltzkin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Odinson misses with a double jab.
Odinson is looking to wear down Stiltzkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Odinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stiltzkin as he jumps to the side.
Stiltzkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Odinson counters with a left and a right that stings Stiltzkin.
Odinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stiltzkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stiltzkin moves into the clinch successfully.
Stiltzkin manages to pull guard.
Odinson prevents Stiltzkin from getting back to his feet.
Stiltzkin trying to keep a closed guard but Odinson is proving a slippery customer.
Stiltzkin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Odinson's guard.
Stiltzkin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Odinson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltzkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiltzkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Odinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Stiltzkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Odinson has wrist control.
Stiltzkin throws a strike but Odinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Odinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stiltzkin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Odinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stiltzkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Odinson stopping the sweep attempt from Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Odinson manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Odinson is striking off his back. Stiltzkin thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Stiltzkin stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson tries to keep at a distance but Stiltzkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stiltzkin pulls guard.
Stiltzkin wants to sweep here but Odinson controlling him for the moment.
Odinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiltzkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Odinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiltzkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Odinson throws and elbow that misses. Stiltzkin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Odinson's guard. Nice move by Stiltzkin!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin advances position into side control!
Stiltzkin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Odinson with a poor takedown
and Stiltzkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stiltzkin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Odinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Stiltzkin from controlling successfully.
Stiltzkin gets to his feet. Odinson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiltzkin slaps away a takedown attempt from Odinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Stiltzkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thor Odinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stiltzkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Odinson's waist but Odinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stiltzkin off to one side.
Stiltzkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odinson as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stiltzkin is defended easily by Odinson.
Thor Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumple Stiltzkin.
Odinson dips to his left and cracks Stiltzkin with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltzkin shoots for a takedown but Odinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odinson misses with a combination
and Stiltzkin counters with a thumping low kick.
Odinson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stiltzkin is trying to defend but Odinson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson prevents Stiltzkin from improving his position.
Odinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Odinson lands a nice short elbow.
Rumple Stiltzkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Odinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stiltzkin wants to control but Odinson is having none of it.
Stiltzkin is working to get back to half guard.
Odinson goes for an armbar but Stiltzkin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stiltzkin.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Stiltzkin from controlling successfully.
Thor Odinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stiltzkin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odinson, up you get!
Odinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stiltzkin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stiltzkin.
Stiltzkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Odinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stiltzkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odinson misses with a combination
and Stiltzkin counters with a shoot takedown. Odinson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltzkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Odinson is retaining full guard.
Odinson tries to strike from the bottom.
Stiltzkin pushing down on Odinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stiltzkin decides to stand up.
Stiltzkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Odinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Odinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stiltzkin is desperately trying to improve his position but Odinson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Odinson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Odinson working Stiltzkin over with strikes here.
Stiltzkin taking shots to the head.
Stiltzkin is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stiltzkin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stiltzkin tries to hold on but Odinson pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rumple Stiltzkin.
Well Stiltzkin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumple Stiltzkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Escandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escandon has chosen Knock The Black Off Yo Ass by Three 6 Mafia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Escandon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Escandon checks a leg kick.
Peter Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escandon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Escandon is looking to escape.
Escandon is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escandon is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson prevents Escandon from improving his position.
Jackson wants to stand up but Escandon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Escandon defends the submission attempt.
Escandon gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Escandon moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Escandon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escandon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escandon throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Escandon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escandon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Escandon with a series of wild strikes but Escandon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escandon.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escandon's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wilding here.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escandon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escandon misses with a hook.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Escandon circles away easily
and Escandon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Escandon moves out of range easily.
Escandon throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escandon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Escandon counters with a nice right hand that sends Jackson toppling to the canvas! Jackson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Escandon finish him?!
Jackson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escandon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escandon cracks Jackson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Escandon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Sober (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sober has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Sober!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sober is looking to clinch.
Sober displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Sober keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes tries to bum rush Sober with a series of wild strikes but Sober uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sean Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sober uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Sober looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sober throws a head kick that misses.
Sober steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Sober moves away and avoids it.
Sober lands a high kick!
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sober sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
Sober fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sober uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Sober moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sober.
Hughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Dylan Sober has been cut.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Sober uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sober.
Sober takes the fight into the clinch.
Sober pulls guard effortlessly.
Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sober manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Sober in his guard.
Sober wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes has his foot on Sober's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sober works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sober slips nicely into half guard.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sober pulls his head out easily.
Sober scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hughes looking for subs from the bottom but Sober mounts him!
Sober scoring with strikes but Hughes is staying in there.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Sober landing punches.
Sober prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sober cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sober trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sober takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes regains half guard.
Hughes looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sober pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hughes is desperately trying to improve his position but Sober has a good base and remains in mount.
Sober is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sober tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sober looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sober ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sober.
Sean Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Sober.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hughes throws a hook but Sober blocks it.
Sober fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sober fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sober thows a body shot but no joy.
Hughes throws a jab when Sober was well out of range.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sober moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sober has a takedown stuffed.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes tries to bum rush Sober with a series of wild strikes but Sober uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sober moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Sober's shoulder, as Sober tries to avoid the shot.
Sober shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sober getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sober wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sober.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dylan Sober will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sober's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Sober uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Sober or perhaps it was just good defense by Hughes which made him look bad.
Sober dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Hughes looks to land a combination but Sober avoids it well.
Sober looks for a takedown but Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Sober is out of range.
Hughes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sober closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sober just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sober avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sober pulls guard successfully.
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sober manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Sober in his guard.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes working for a triangle but Sober defends it easily.
Sober wants to get up but he can't break Hughes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hughes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sober doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sober manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sober trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hughes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sober defends well.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Sober defends easily.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sober passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sober wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sober pulls his head out easily.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes tries to roll over but Sober keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Sober.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Sober is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sober shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sober pulls his head out easily.
Sober throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes is pressing down on Sober's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hughes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sober got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sober has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Hughes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dylan Sober's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sober ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes tries to bum rush Sober with a series of wild strikes but Sober uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sober uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Sober drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sober changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sober avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sober tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Sober blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sober scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sober is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Dylan Sober has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sober pulls his head out easily.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes actively working from the bottom here.
Sober seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sober pulls his head out easily.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Sober moves away and avoids it.
Sober decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sober looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sober trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Sober takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sober shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sober shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sean Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Sober.
Sober blocks a jab.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Sober staying out of range there.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Sober slips the punch.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
A big left from Hughes misses.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Sober slips the punch.
Hughes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Sean Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sober tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sober closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Sober pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Sober uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sober gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hughes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dylan Sober is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Sober comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sober 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean Hughes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Bichard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
165 lbs
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25
162 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Bichard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fritz Lukens!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukens has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bichard.
Bichard tries for a kimura but Lukens is defending well.
Bichard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lukens isn't going anywhere.
Bichard lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Lukens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lukens is looking for a sweep.
Bichard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lukens is looking to regain half guard here but Bichard keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bichard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lukens can't do much from the bottom here.
Lukens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bichard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bichard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lukens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lukens is looking to reverse the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lukens moves out of range of the body kick from Bichard.
Bichard scores with a takedown into Lukens's guard.
Lukens controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bichard content to stall in guard here.
Bichard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bichard controlling from the top position.
Lukens trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bichard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bichard trying to control but Lukens is working from the bottom.
Bichard is really struggling to control Lukens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lukens misses with a takedown
and Bichard counters with a single leg into guard. Lukens didn't expect that.
Lukens looking to control.
Bichard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lukens looking to control.
Bichard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bichard postures up and lands a big shot to Lukens's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukens looking to control.
Lukens keeping moving, preventing Bichard from controlling successfully.
Bichard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bichard wants to control from the top but Lukens keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Bichard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lukens has his takedown stuffed
and Bichard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lukens's guard.
Lukens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lukens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lukens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bichard wants to control from the top but Lukens keeps moving.
Lukens is trying to keep Bichard in close.
Bichard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bichard working some strikes from top position.
Bichard trying to control but Lukens is working from the bottom.
Bichard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lukens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bichard controls the pace.
Bichard with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Lukens is trying to control the position but Bichard postures up.
Lukens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lukens shoots and misses
and Bichard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lukens is breathing heavily.
Lukens is pressing down on Bichard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bichard pushes down on Lukens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bichard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bichard has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lukens's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lukens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lukens tries to hold on but Bichard pushes him away.
Bichard lands with some strikes.
Lukens tries to hold on but Bichard postures up.
Bichard controlling his opponent.
Bichard is landing with some decent strikes but Lukens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bichard dominating with strikes here.
Lukens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bichard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lukens?
Bichard with the ground and pound from mount.
Bichard looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bichard tries to control but Lukens wriggling away.
Lukens is trying to escape the mount.
Lukens is squirming around, avoiding Bichard's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Bichard.
Bichard wants to control the pace but Lukens is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Bichard 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!
Bichard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lukens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bichard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lukens's guard now.
Bichard lands a couple of digs.
Bichard passes Lukens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bichard wants to take a breather but Lukens is having none of it.
Lukens is pressing down on Bichard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lukens striking off his back but it's not causing Bichard any problems.
Lukens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bichard defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bichard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bichard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lukens has his foot on Bichard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bichard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bichard trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bichard pushes Lukens up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bichard walks away with a smile on his face. Lukens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bichard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bichard looking to pass the guard.
Bichard content to stall in guard here.
Kai Bichard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bichard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bichard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lukens controls Bichard momentarily but Bichard frees himself.
Lukens keeping moving, preventing Bichard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bichard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bichard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lukens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bichard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bichard trying to control but Lukens is working from the bottom.
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.
Lukens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bichard defends it easily.
Bichard being controlled here momentarily.
Lukens keeping moving, preventing Bichard from controlling successfully.
Lukens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bichard defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Bichard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bichard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Bichard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between piet snot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). piet snot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, piet snot!
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, Tre Barnes!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
snot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by snot.
snot slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
snot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
snot throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes swings for the body but snot moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by snot.
snot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by snot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
snot tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
snot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes swings for the body but snot moves out of range.
snot throws a quick inside leg kick.
snot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
snot darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
snot has Barnes pushed against the cage.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. snot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
snot gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
piet snot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Barnes.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working for takedown but snot is calmly controlling the position for now.
snot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but snot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
snot gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. snot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes looks gassed!
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
snot just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from snot.
Barnes has snot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. snot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
snot pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from snot.
snot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from snot.
It looks like Tre Barnes has been cut.
snot taking a breather.
snot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from snot.
snot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
snot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to drag snot to the mat but snot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
snot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnes avoids it.
Barnes has clasped his hands together around snot's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
snot struggling a bit here.
snot tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
snot prevents Barnes from moving into mount.
snot tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
snot tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as snot takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barnes cracks snot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused snot some visible discomfort.
snot holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
snot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. snot controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
snot is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
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 piet snot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tre Barnes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but snot was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as snot sprawls well. snot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by snot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by snot.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but snot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
snot gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
snot scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
piet snot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Barnes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
snot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
snot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
snot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from snot - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Good body shot from snot.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but snot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
snot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
snot crunches a lovely knee into Barnes's ribcage.
snot slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working for takedown but snot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but snot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
snot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
snot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
snot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
snot darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes avoiding damage.
snot controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but snot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tre Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - snot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down snot rather than just go for the knockout.
snot moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
snot misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from snot.
snot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from snot.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but snot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says snot as he avoids it easily.
Barnes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but snot avoids it really well and circles away.
snot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes avoids the head kick by snot.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
piet snot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tre Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by snot. That's going to slow Barnes down.
snot throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes misses with a takedown attempt - snot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
snot misses with a low kick.
snot throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but snot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
snot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
snot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnes.
piet snot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Barnes.
snot misses with a looping left.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries for a takedown but snot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
snot tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
piet snot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches snot napping and manages to drive through into side control!
snot is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
snot dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but snot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
snot gets back to half guard.
snot is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes thows a huge punch but snot dodges it nicely.
snot wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
snot avoids the body shot from Barnes.
piet snot is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before snot can pounce on him.
Nice takedown defense from snot. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
snot throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
snot throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - snot had a free shot at his head there.
snot feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
snot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
snot moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
snot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
snot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
snot connects with a knee to the head.
snot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
snot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes tries for a takedown but snot manages to get underhooks.
Tre Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes working aggressively here.
snot gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
snot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
piet snot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for snot, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... piet snot!
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