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Convicted 10: Blunt Trauma PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Plezts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Withrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Plezts had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jack Withrow has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Plezts's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Plezts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plezts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Withrow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plezts's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Plezts is pressing down on Withrow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Withrow is holding on for now.
Plezts stops Withrow from getting back to his feet.
Withrow wants to control but Plezts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Withrow manages to get to full guard.
Plezts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Plezts trying to control but Withrow is working from the bottom.
Withrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Withrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Plezts defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Withrow is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plezts keeping moving, preventing Withrow from controlling successfully.
Plezts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plezts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Withrow manages to get himself to full guard.
Withrow is trying to control the position but Plezts postures up.
Plezts passes Withrow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Withrow gets full guard.
Withrow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Plezts trying to control but Withrow is working from the bottom.
Withrow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withrow has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Plezts doesn't defend quickly enough and Withrow has managed to lock this one up! Can Plezts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Withrow on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Withrow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremih Budden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miller's choice of entrance music: Lose Yourself. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremih Budden!
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, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Budden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Budden has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Budden tries to pull guard but Miller won't allow it.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Budden tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Budden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Budden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Budden walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Budden manages to get to full guard.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Budden working a defensive guard here.
Budden trying to control the position here.
Budden controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Budden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Budden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Budden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budden pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeremih Budden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Miller.
Budden wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Budden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller controls Budden momentarily but Budden frees himself.
Budden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Budden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Budden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Budden controls the position.
Budden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller tries to buck Budden off but Budden is having none of it.
Miller looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Budden controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Budden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Budden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Budden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budden cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budden looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremih Budden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Budden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Budden is keeping the position.
Budden working a defensive guard here.
Miller stops Budden from standing up.
Miller trying to control but Budden is working from the bottom.
Budden controlling Miller's posture.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Budden wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budden is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Budden counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Budden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller trying to remain calm as Budden controls from the top position.
Budden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Budden is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Miller looks calm but he's in trouble here. Budden gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Miller is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Budden lets go of the hold and Miller can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremih Budden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Flintwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan Gauge 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Flintwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintwick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gauge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flintwick!
Flintwick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gauge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flintwick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flintwick is looking to get to half guard.
Flintwick gets back to half guard.
Flintwick wants to control but Gauge is keeping busy.
Gauge stops Flintwick from getting back to his feet.
Gauge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flintwick's head.
Gauge content to control rather than advance.
Flintwick tries to roll over but Gauge keeps him under control.
Flintwick flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintwick lands with a few short shots to the body.
Gauge trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gauge instigates a clinch.
Gauge manages to break the clinch.
Flintwick gets caught flat footed, as Gauge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gauge won't allow Flintwick to sweep him here.
Flintwick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gauge has passed into half guard!
Flintwick tries to roll over but Gauge keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flintwick is breathing heavily.
Flintwick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gauge scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintwick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gauge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gauge slips a nice elbow through Flintwick's hands, connecting with Flintwick's forehead.
Flintwick wants to get back to full guard.
Gauge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flintwick defending well though.
Gauge stands up from half guard.
Gauge connects with a nice looking jab.
Gauge misses with a combination
and Flintwick counters with a two punch combo.
Gauge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gauge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gauge with shots to the head and body - Flintwick looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gauge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gauge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Flintwick can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintwick throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gauge. What's that going to do exactly?
Flintwick is working to get back to half guard.
Gauge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gauge lands a nice shot to the head.
Gauge controlling the pace for now.
Flintwick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flintwick is working hard here to advance position.
Gauge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flintwick regains half guard.
Gauge postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Flintwick to stand up.
Nice shot lands for Flintwick.
Flintwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gauge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gauge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gauge wants to pass the guard but Flintwick is keeping the position.
Gauge scoring with some ground and pound.
Gauge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flintwick wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gauge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Flintwick trying to control the position.
Flintwick has an active guard here but Gauge has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Gauge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gauge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flintwick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flintwick shoots and misses
and Gauge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Flintwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gauge working over Flintwick with some ground and pound. Flintwick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gauge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flintwick's head.
Gauge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gauge connects with a nice short shot to Flintwick's temple.
Flintwick throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Flintwick is refusing to be controlled, as Gauge sits in half guard.
Gauge escapes and gets back to his feet.
Flintwick tries for a takedown but Gauge circles away easily
and Gauge moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Flintwick both land. Nice combination.
Gauge stalks Flintwick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flintwick's face. Flintwick staggers backwards, shaken.
Gauge throws a head kick but Flintwick moves out of range.
Gauge gets a takedown into half guard.
Flintwick wants to get back to full guard.
Flintwick lands with a few short shots to the body.
Gauge is stalling here. Flintwick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gauge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flintwick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gauge wants to get back to his feet but Flintwick drags him back down.
Flintwick tries to score with some ground and pound. Gauge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gauge throws Flintwick to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintwick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flintwick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gauge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gauge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flintwick is trying to defend but Gauge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gauge tries to stand but can't do so whilst Flintwick controls his leg.
Gauge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flintwick regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gauge.
Flintwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gauge tries to free his leg and advance position but Flintwick is retaining full guard.
Flintwick manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gauge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gauge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flintwick to the mat! Flintwick manages to get full guard.
Gauge won't allow Flintwick to sweep him here.
Flintwick trying to control the position.
Gauge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gauge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flintwick working a defensive guard here.
Flintwick is looking for a triangle but Gauge pushes his legs off easily.
Flintwick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gauge defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gauge looks to land a combination but Flintwick avoids it well.
Flintwick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flintwick tries to keep at a distance but Gauge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flintwick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Gauge.
Gauge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flintwick scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flintwick clinches but Gauge breaks the clinch
and Gauge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gauge.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flintwick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gauge is controlling him.
Flintwick being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Gauge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gauge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flintwick!
Flintwick wants to control but Gauge is having none of it.
Gauge working Flintwick over with strikes here.
Flintwick blocking the ground and pound.
Gauge avoids the attempt from Flintwick to control.
A nice elbow there by Gauge.
Evan Gauge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gauge looking to ground and pound but Flintwick is blocking nicely.
Flintwick tries to hold on but Gauge postures up.
Flintwick regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintwick is refusing to be controlled, as Gauge sits in half guard.
Gauge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flintwick defending well though.
Flintwick is looking to control Gauge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flintwick avoid being mounted?
Gauge trying to control the action but Flintwick is working from the bottom.
Gauge decides to stand and escape the position.
Flintwick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Flintwick misses.
A good leg kick by Gauge.
Flintwick moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gauge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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.
Good leg kick by Gauge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Flintwick throws a one two combo.
Flintwick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gauge misses with the combination.
Flintwick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gauge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gauge fails to land with a series of punches.
Flintwick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gauge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Flintwick is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gauge prevents Flintwick from breaking the clinch.
Gauge jumps guard.
Flintwick prevents Gauge from getting back to his feet.
Flintwick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flintwick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gauge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flintwick is controlling him.
Gauge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flintwick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gauge clinches up against the cage.
Flintwick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flintwick is trying to break the clinch but Gauge has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gauge manages to break the clinch.
Gauge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flintwick to the mat! Flintwick manages to get full guard.
Gauge prevents Flintwick from getting back to his feet.
Gauge looking to sit in guard and control but Flintwick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gauge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flintwick is controlling him.
Evan Gauge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flintwick trying to control the position from guard on top but Gauge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flintwick tries to free his leg and advance position but Gauge is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Gauge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gauge 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 for Evan Gauge!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Evan Gauge!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Evan Gauge!
Evan Gauge wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Carr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carr. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Carr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carr.
Carr swinging wilding here.
Irving tries to clinch up but Carr circles away and keeps his distance.
Carr works over Irving's head and body with a nice combination.
Carr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irving moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carr looks to land a combination but Irving avoids it well.
Irving tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irving chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carr can pounce on him.
Irving shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carr pinned against the cage. Carr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Irving slips a jab and a cross from Carr.
Irving closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carr circles away.
Carr misses with a double jab.
Carr swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr rushes Irving and presses him up against the cage.
Irving wants to stall.
Carr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carr lands an elbow inside.
Carr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrs head.
Irving pulls guard effortlessly.
Irving looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Irving trying to control the position.
Carr trying to control the position from guard on top but Irving is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irving knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carr on the ground.
Carr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Irving's head.
Carr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Irving's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Carr seems content to control.
Irving missing with punches from the bottom.
Irving on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Irving tries to get out of the position.
Irving is breathing heavily.
Carr prevents Irving from standing back up.
Irving wants to control but Carr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carr working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Carr seems content to control.
Carr prevents Irving from improving his position.
Irving is trying to maintain the position but Carr is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Carr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carr looking to control but Irving is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Irving can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Carr has isolated one of Irving's arms. Irving looking to fight him off but Carr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Carr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zen Budha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Budha comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Club - Where is my Mind. Zen Budha had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zen Budha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budha fails to land the takedown.
Budha misses with a takedown attempt - Cassidy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Cassidy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Budha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Budha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cassidy off and has taken his back!
Cassidy fending off the submission attempt from Budha.
Budha looking for the RNC.
Budha is trying to stick to Cassidy's back but Cassidy is turning into Budha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Budha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cassidy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy 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.
Budha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassidy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cassidy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cassidy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cassidy is looking to stand up but Budha won't let him.
Budha working for a triangle but Cassidy defends it easily.
Budha keeping moving, preventing Cassidy from controlling successfully.
Budha is looking for a triangle but Cassidy pushes his legs off easily.
Budha looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy wants to control from the top but Budha keeps moving.
Cassidy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cassidy is trying to get an arm triangle but Budha is defending well.
Budha is looking to reverse the position.
Cassidy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cassidy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cassidy wants to control but Budha is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Budha gets back to full guard.
Cassidy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cassidy won't allow Budha to sweep him here.
Cassidy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Budha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassidy passes Budha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cassidy trying to control from half guard but Budha is working away.
Cassidy wants to pass to mount but Budha is defending the position.
Cassidy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Budha has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cassidy is looking for a kimura here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Budha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassidy counters with a series of strikes. Budha will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zen Budha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassidy.
Budha dodges the punch combination from Cassidy.
Budha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Cassidy is pressed up against the cage. Budha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassidy down to the mat. Cassidy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Cassidy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Budha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Budha fails with the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Budha won't be happy with that.
Budha wants to control but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy stands up and beckons Budha to his feet.
Cassidy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Budha shoots and misses
and Cassidy counters with a head kick that drops Budha to the mat! Budha scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Budha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budha fails with the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Budha won't be happy with that.
Oh Budha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zen Budha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy wants to control but Budha is keeping him busy.
Budha seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassidy working away.
Budha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Budha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Budha gets back to half guard.
Budha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cassidy pulls his head out easily.
Cassidy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Budha!
Cassidy tries to control but Budha wriggling away.
Budha working to try and regain half guard.
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Cassidy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Budha is surviving well by controlling Cassidy's body position as best he can.
Cassidy content just to control the position here.
Cassidy looking to secure an arm triangle but Budha defends it well.
Budha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Budha looking to pass the guard.
Cassidy is controlling Budha's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy keeping full guard, as Budha tries to pass.
Cassidy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Budha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cassidy controls Budha momentarily but Budha frees himself.
Budha pushing down on Cassidy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cassidy wants to get back to full guard.
Cassidy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cassidy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cassidy is trying to maintain the position but Budha is very close to passing his half guard.
Budha is keen to just control but Cassidy is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Budha is looking to land body kicks.
Zen Budha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cassidy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Budha throwing shots but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Cassidy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cassidy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Budha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Budha's back!
Cassidy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budha looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Budha showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Cassidy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cassidy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cassidy is keen to just control but Budha is a slippery customer.
Budha trying to control from the bottom.
Budha is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Budha looking for submissions off his back.
Cassidy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cassidy is thwarting Budha's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budha manages to get to full guard.
Cassidy advances position into side control!
Cassidy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cassidy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Budha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cassidy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cassidy slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budha keeps working.
Budha manages to get to full guard.
Cassidy wants to control from the top but Budha keeps moving.
Cassidy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Budha is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cassidy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cassidy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassidy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cassidy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cassidy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Budha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Budha keeping moving, preventing Cassidy from controlling successfully.
Cassidy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cassidy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Budha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kevin Cassidy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Budha throws a body kick that misses.
Budha tries for a takedown but Cassidy circles away easily
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cassidy wants to pass to mount but Budha is defending the position.
Zen Budha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassidy trying to control the action but Budha is working from the bottom.
Budha actively working from the bottom here.
Cassidy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Budha defend it? Cassidy steps over the head and cranks it - Budha is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cassidy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle comes to the cage accompanied by VICTORY REMIX. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Kick out the Jams by The MC5s. Dre Battle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Battle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Rufus Lee has been cut.
Lee blocks a jab.
A jab from Battle misses.
Lee cracks Battle with an open hand slap.
Battle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dre Battle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Battle.
Battle misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with the combination.
Battle misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee cracks Battle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Battle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Battle.
Battle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Battle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Battle moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Battle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Battle misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Battle throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Battle defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Battle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Battle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Battle scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Battle moves away and avoids it.
Battle scores with a body shot.
Battle misses the jab.
Lee staying out of range there.
Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Battle.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Battle misses with a straight left.
Battle ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands with a right hand.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Battle lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Battle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Battle counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Lee is rocked!
Battle throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Battle finish him?
Battle shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lee takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Battle sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lee bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dre Battle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T Challa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, T Challa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Challa throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Challa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maia shoots in and bounces Challa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Challa keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Challa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Challa keeps moving.
Challa is trying to control the position but Maia postures up.
Maia wants to control from the top but Challa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Challa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Challa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Challa tries to get out of the position.
Challa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Challa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Challa slips under a jab from Maia.
Maia misses with a hook to the body
and Challa counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
letting Challa counter with a right hand.
Challa loads up on a big right hand but Maia slips the punch.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Challa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
T Challa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Maia shoots and misses
and Challa counters with a right hand to the body.
Challa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maia shoots and misses
and Challa counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia tries for a takedown but Challa circles away easily
and Challa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challa missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Challa looks to score with a jab to the body but Maia is just out of range.
Challa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Challa is not content to let Maia control the position.
Challa is trying to maintain the position but Maia is very close to passing his half guard.
Challa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Challa is not content to let Maia control the position.
Challa gets full guard.
Maia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maia trying to control but Challa is working from the bottom.
Challa keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T Challa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maia moves out of range as Challa strikes.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maia ducks under a wild hook from Challa.
Challa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Challa counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
The fighters circling - Challa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia looks to score with a jab to the body but Challa is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Challa misses with the combination.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a straight right hand.
T Challa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
A telegraphed right hand from Challa misses the target.
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Challa.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Challa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Maia defending well as Challa loads up on a big left hand.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Challa counters with a right hand to the body.
Maia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Challa to score with a decent uppercut.
Challa lands the left hand.
Challa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Challa.
Challa scores with a shot to the body.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
letting Challa counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a straight right hand.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Challa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Challa throws a shot from downtown. Maia moves away and avoids it.
Maia slips a jab from Challa.
Maia shoots and misses
and Challa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Challa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Challa misses.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Challa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Challa looks to throw the jab but Maia is out of range.
Challa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Challa counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T Challa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Challa throws a big shot that misses.
Challa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maia defending well as Challa loads up on a big left hand.
Challa just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Challa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maia misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Challa throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
A combination from Challa does no damage.
Challa misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Challa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
T Challa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
Challa throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Challa.
Challa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the action but Challa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Challa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Challa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Challa tries to improve position but can't.
Challa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt
and Challa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Challa lands with a hook. Maia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maia misses with a takedown
letting Challa counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia shoots and misses
and Challa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Challa misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T Challa clearly takes 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.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Challa misses with a straight right.
Challa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Challa throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Challa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Challa counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maia tries for a takedown but Challa circles away easily
letting Challa counter with a right hand.
T Challa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Maia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Challa looks to land a right hand but Maia moved out of range.
Challa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Challa counters with a straight right hand.
Challa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Challa counters with a straight right hand.
Challa misses with a looping left.
T Challa is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Maia shoots and misses
letting Challa counter with a right hand.
Challa throws out a loose jab but Maia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maia tries for a takedown but Challa circles away easily
and Challa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maia is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Challa throws a hook but Maia blocks it.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Challa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Challa.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Challa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Challa missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Challa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Challa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Challa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia stops Challa from standing up.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Challa is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
Maia trying to control but Challa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T Challa had his way with Daniel Maia in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maia moves out of range as Challa strikes.
Challa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Challa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him.
Challa is pulling down on Maia's head. It's preventing any offense from Maia, at least for the moment.
Maia drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Maia as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Challa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Maia! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Maia!
Daniel Maia is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Homie Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Homie Clown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Belkofer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Clown is having none of it.
Belkofer throws a head kick that misses.
Clown lands with a shot to the body.
Belkofer lands a right hook to the body.
Belkofer throws a leg kick but Clown moved away.
Belkofer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Belkofer.
Clown feints and as Belkofer raises his hands in defense, Clown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belkofer trying to control the position.
Belkofer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belkofer controls Clown momentarily but Clown frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown trying to control but Belkofer is working from the bottom.
Belkofer trying to control the position here.
Belkofer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belkofer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Belkofer keeping full guard, as Clown tries to pass.
Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belkofer.
Belkofer tries a head kick but it misses.
Belkofer has managed to clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belkofer.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Clown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belkofer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Belkofer.
It looks like Homie Clown has been cut.
Belkofer misses with a knee to the head.
Belkofer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Belkofer tries to break the clinch but Clown is controlling the position.
Clown fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homie Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belkofer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Belkofer scores with a knee to the head.
Clown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Clown avoids the damage to the body.
Clown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clown avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it misses.
Clown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clown scores with a shoulder strike.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clown.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clown.
Clown successfully pulls guard.
Clown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Belkofer wants to stand but Clown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clown trying to keep a closed guard but Belkofer is proving a slippery customer.
Clown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belkofer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clown looking for a sweep. Not yet Clown, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homie Clown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clown just misses with a punch to the body.
Belkofer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clown will feel that in the morning.
Clown blocks the body kick.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Belkofer throws the kick towards the body but Clown avoids it.
Belkofer misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer is looking to clinch but Clown is avoiding it.
Belkofer pushes Clown away with a front kick.
Belkofer slips under a jab from Clown.
Clown misses with a two punch combination.
Clown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belkofer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Belkofer is looking to slow Clown down with leg kicks.
Clown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Clown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David Belkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clown lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clown misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Clown circles away.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Clown circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Clown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belkofer scores with a leg kick.
Belkofer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clown. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belkofer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Belkofer lands but Clown takes it in his stride.
Clown misses with a wild combination.
Belkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belkofer keeps Clown at a distance using the push kick.
Belkofer lands with a kick to the ribs.
David Belkofer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belkofer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belkofer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belkofer scores with a kick to the body.
Belkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Clown circles away.
Belkofer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Belkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Clown's front leg but catches the back leg as Clown tries to avoid it.
Clown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clown's sensitive parts.
Belkofer scores with a push kick.
Clown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer has closed the distance and engaged Clown in a clinch.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belkofer lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belkofer.
Clown keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer cracks the inside of Clown's front leg.
Clown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Clown stumbling back into the cage.
Belkofer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Belkofer is looking to clinch.
Belkofer moves in looking to clinch but Clown pushes him off.
Clown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with a nice body kick.
Belkofer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Belkofer lands with a nice body kick.
Belkofer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belkofer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clown swats away the attempt to clinch by Belkofer.
Belkofer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Clown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Homie Clown's cut.
That's time! Clown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belkofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clown. That did some damage!
Clown keeps the fight on the outside.
Belkofer throws a body kick that misses.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belkofer moves in looking to clinch but Clown pushes him off.
Clown throws a jab when Belkofer was well out of range.
Belkofer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clown's calf.
Belkofer throws a leg kick which misses Clown's front leg but catches the back leg as Clown tries to avoid it.
Belkofer lands a front kick.
Clown shoots in but Belkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Belkofer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belkofer.
Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belkofer obliges.
Belkofer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Belkofer lands a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow that stopped Clown in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Belkofer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belkofer breaks from the clinch.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belkofer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belkofer pushes Clown up against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clown is defending well for now.
Belkofer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clown takes an elbow to the temple.
Belkofer tries to land knees in the clinch but Clown avoids the damage to the body.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clown avoids it.
Clown managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Clown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clown avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the head but Clown blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clown blocks the elbow strike.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Clown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Belkofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clown.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clown.
Clown checks a leg kick.
Clown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Belkofer as he jumps to the side.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Belkofer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clown shoots in but Belkofer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homie Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belkofer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clown's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Belkofer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Clown keeps the fight on the outside.
Clown thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clown.
Clown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belkofer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belkofer.
Belkofer has Clown up against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Clown misses the target.
Belkofer clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Belkofer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belkofer landing knees to the body.
Belkofer pushes off an throws an elbow but Clown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
David Belkofer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clown avoids it.
Belkofer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clown blocks it with crossed arms.
Clown managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Clown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Belkofer walks away with a smile on his face. Clown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belkofer moves in looking to clinch but Clown pushes him off.
Belkofer throws a head kick that half lands.
Clown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belkofer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belkofer pushes Clown up against the cage in a clinch.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Clown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belkofer manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Belkofer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Homie Clown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belkofer looks to land a body kick but Clown moved away.
Belkofer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clown jumps guard.
Belkofer tries to free his leg and advance position but Clown is retaining full guard.
Belkofer looking to sit in guard and control but Clown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Clown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Belkofer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Belkofer controls Clown momentarily but Clown frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Belkofer gets a clinch.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Belkofer lands an elbow inside that Clown shrugs off.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it misses.
Clown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belkofer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clown avoiding damage as Belkofer throws knees to the body.
Belkofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clown avoids it.
Clown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Belkofer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clown managing to block the knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer looking to throw knees to the head but Clown is blocking nicely.
Clown tries to pull guard but Belkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Clown drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homie Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
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.
Clown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clown looks for a takedown but Belkofer sprawls well.
Belkofer throws the kick towards the body but Clown avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Clown as he connects with a hook.
Belkofer tries to clinch up but Clown circles away and keeps his distance.
Belkofer tries to clinch up but Clown circles away and keeps his distance.
Clown looks to score with a jab to the body but Belkofer is just out of range.
Clown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Belkofer throws out a leg kick but Clown moves out of range and Belkofer only half commits.
Belkofer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clown.
It looks like David Belkofer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belkofer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
Clown shoots in and bounces Belkofer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clown 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.
Belkofer has control of Clown's left arm, preventing Clown from doing any damage.
Clown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown trying to control the position from guard on top but Belkofer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belkofer managing to control the position.
Belkofer is trying to keep Clown in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but David Belkofer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Clown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Crunch! Belkofer slams his shin into Clown's torso.
Belkofer tries to land a front kick but Clown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Belkofer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clown moves away from the strike by Belkofer.
Belkofer clinches with his opponent.
Belkofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clown.
Belkofer scores a nice knee to the body.
Belkofer misses with a knee strike.
Clown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belkofer smiles and moves away.
Clown throws a jab but it's blocked by Belkofer.
Belkofer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer tries to work over Clown's front leg with a kick but Clown checks it.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Belkofer.
Clown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belkofer throws a push kick but Clown slaps the foot to one side.
Belkofer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clown throws a hook but Belkofer blocks it.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belkofer misses with a low kick as Clown jumps back.
Belkofer clinches up with Clown and pushes him back against the cage.
Belkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belkofer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belkofer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clown will feel that in the morning.
David Belkofer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belkofer throws a front kick that sends Clown stumbling back into the cage.
Belkofer misses with a body kick.
Belkofer thuds his right hand into Clown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer throws a head kick but Clown moves out of range.
Belkofer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belkofer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Belkofer - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Belkofer.
Belkofer connects with a solid leg kick.
Clown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belkofer.
A good leg kick by Belkofer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belkofer closes the distance and clinches.
Belkofer trying to land knees to the body.
Clown tries to pull guard but Belkofer holds him up against the cage and eventually Clown drops back down to his feet.
Clown jumps guard but Belkofer stands there with Clown around his waist. Clown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Homie Clown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belkofer throws an elbow but misses.
Homie Clown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belkofer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Belkofer lands a nice elbow.
Clown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clown jumps guard but Belkofer stands there with Clown around his waist. Clown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Belkofer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belkofer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for David Belkofer!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for David Belkofer!
David Belkofer wins by unanimous decision!
David Belkofer is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Combs comes to the cage accompanied by All About The Benjamins. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baeng's choice of entrance music: UGK - Wood Wheel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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25
281 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vik Baeng!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baeng to the mat! Baeng manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baeng controlling Combs's posture.
Combs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Combs pushing down on Baeng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Combs is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Combs trying to control but Baeng is working from the bottom.
Combs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baeng is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baeng has escaped and now he's on top!
Baeng must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs has his foot on Baeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baeng works his way back into a safe position though.
Combs wants to sweep here but Baeng controlling him for the moment.
Combs looking to control but Baeng passes into half guard.
Combs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baeng pulls his head out easily.
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.
Combs trying to hold on to Baeng's head to control him but Baeng postures up.
Baeng tries to stand and escape but Combs is controlling the position.
Baeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Combs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Combs is trying to control but can't.
Baeng wants to stand up but Combs has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baeng lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Combs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Combs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Combs tries to clinch up.
Baeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Combs was well out of range. Poor timing from Baeng.
Combs shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Combs was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeng is trying desperately to improve position.
Combs throwing strikes but Baeng bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Combs throws and elbow that misses. Baeng uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Combs's guard. Nice move by Baeng!
Combs wants to sweep here but Baeng controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baeng slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Baeng wants to stand but Combs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Baeng postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baeng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Combs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baeng passes into 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 Sean Combs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Baeng.
Baeng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Combs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baeng counters with a series of strikes. Combs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baeng throws a hook to the side of Combs's head but Combs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baeng avoids the body shot from Combs.
Baeng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Sean Combs has been cut.
Baeng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baeng swings for the body but Combs moves out of range.
Baeng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs connects with a nice looking jab.
Baeng throws the left hand but Combs avoids the punch easily.
Vik Baeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Combs throws the left hand but Baeng avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Baeng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baeng lands a right hook to the body.
Combs throws a shot from downtown. Baeng moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Combs misses.
Combs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baeng.
Combs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baeng counters with a three punch combo that has Combs backing up. Combs nods at Baeng to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Baeng.
Good standup being displayed there by Baeng as he connects with a hook.
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!
Combs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Combs staying out of range there.
Vik Baeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baeng missing with a left hand there. Combs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Combs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Combs throws a hook but Baeng avoids it easily.
Combs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baeng.
Baeng lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Baeng.
Baeng misses with a combination
and Combs counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs misses the jab.
Baeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Combs manages to avoid it.
Combs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Combs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baeng lands a nice looking body shot.
Combs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baeng circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Combs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baeng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Combs darts in trying to clinch
and Baeng counters with a three punch combo that has Combs backing up. Combs nods at Baeng to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baeng counters with a straight right hand.
Sean Combs's cut is getting worse.
Combs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baeng avoids it really well and circles away.
Combs misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Combs misses with a hook. Baeng ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Baeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean Combs'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.
Baeng scores with a jab to the head.
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Combs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baeng ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Baeng slips the punch.
Baeng is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baeng throws and low kick but Combs moves out of range easily.
Combs misses with a straight left.
Combs shoots in and drives through. Baeng sprawls well.
Baeng tried to score with a low kick but Combs checks it.
Baeng lands a glancing blow to the side of Combs's head.
Baeng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Combs is out of range and Baeng settles back down.
Sean Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeng lands a slapping body shot.
Baeng swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Combs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Combs or perhaps it was just good defense by Baeng which made him look bad.
Combs misses with a shot to the body
and Baeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baeng tries to land a leg kick but Combs saw it coming and moves away.
Baeng loads up on a big right hand but Combs slips the punch.
Combs fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Combs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Combs throws the left hand but Baeng avoids the punch easily.
Baeng throws a leg kick but Combs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baeng loads up on a big right hand but Combs slips the punch.
Baeng tried to score with a low kick but Combs checks it.
Baeng misses with an uppercut.
Combs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baeng lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Combs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baeng fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baeng dips to his left and cracks Combs with an uppercut!
Baeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Baeng cracks a nice hook into Combs's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baeng tests Combs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vik Baeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baeng lands a lovely overhand right.
Sean Combs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baeng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baeng rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Combs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Combs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baeng circles away.
Baeng will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baeng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baeng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs closes the distance but Baeng moves to the side
and Baeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baeng tries to land a leg kick but Combs saw it coming and moves away.
Combs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jeez, Sean Combs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baeng throws a hook to the side of Combs's head but Combs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Combs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Combs looks to clinch
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baeng tries to work over Combs's front leg with a kick but Combs checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Combs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baeng makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baeng fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vik Baeng really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Combs'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.
Combs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baeng to score with a decent uppercut.
Baeng works over Combs's head and body with a nice combination.
Combs scores with a jab. Baeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Combs misses the shot to the body.
Baeng cracks a nice hook into Combs's ribs.
Combs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baeng counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Combs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vik Baeng!
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