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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Z Pryde Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Blockhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Grandmas house. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Z Pryde Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Blockhead!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blockhead lands a glancing blow to the side of Simmons's head.
Blockhead lands a jab to the nose.
Blockhead fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simmons throws a head kick but Blockhead moves out of range.
Simmons misses the jab.
Blockhead lands with an uppercut that bounces Simmons off the cage and back into rage.
Blockhead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simmons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blockhead pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blockhead is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simmons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blockhead is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Simmons is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Demian Blockhead!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones connects with a high kick.
Mousasi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Mousasi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mousasi blocks an elbow strike.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Mousasi is blocking nicely.
Mousasi takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
Jones lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Mousasi's takedown attempt.
Mousasi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Mousasi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mousasi is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mousasi trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Mousasi is defending the position.
Mousasi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mousasi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Mousasi tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Mousasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Mousasi tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Mousasi lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Mousasi misses with a takedown
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
John Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Mousasi.
Mousasi lands with a right to the head.
Mousasi is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mousasi down to the mat. Mousasi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones wants to clinch but Mousasi slips to the side
and Mousasi counters with a nice body shot.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi scores a takedown into full mount!
Mousasi prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mousasi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mousasi landing strikes from the mount.
Mousasi controlling from mount.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Mousasi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mousasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Mousasi looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Mousasi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mousasi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Mousasi wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mousasi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mousasi tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
Jones tries to buck Mousasi off but Mousasi is having none of it.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Mousasi works the jab nicely.
Mousasi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mousasi is one step ahead there.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mousasi from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi'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.
Mousasi rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Mousasi pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mousasi dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Mousasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Mousasi pulls Jones into guard.
Mousasi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Mousasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mousasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mousasi with a nice head shot there.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mousasi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mousasi wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mousasi is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mousasi avoids it.
Jones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mousasi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jones to the mat. Jones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mousasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mousasi wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Mousasi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mousasi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mousasi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control.
Mousasi trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mousasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mousasi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Mousasi throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Mousasi has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mousasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mousasi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Mousasi jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mousasi is keeping the position for now.
Mousasi controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Mousasi has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Mousasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mousasi trying to control the position.
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.
Mousasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mousasi, not yet.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mousasi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Mousasi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mousasi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mousasi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mousasi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mousasi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mousasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mousasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones pulls Mousasi in close to prevent any damage.
Mousasi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mousasi won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mousasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mousasi drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Mousasi off! Mousasi jumps back into Jones's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones wants to clinch
and Mousasi counters by clinching up.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mousasi.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Mousasi stalls.
Mousasi wants to break free but Jones has control.
Mousasi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mousasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mousasi cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Mousasi scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mousasi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones controls Mousasi momentarily but Mousasi frees himself.
Mousasi stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mousasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mousasi closes the distance and clinches.
Mousasi pulls guard.
Mousasi controlling the position.
Mousasi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mousasi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
John Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones wants to pass the guard but Mousasi is keeping the position.
Mousasi wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mousasi tries to clinch up.
Mousasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mousasi misses with a wild combination.
Mousasi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Mousasi has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mousasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Mousasi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Mousasi manages to pull guard.
Jones throws a strike but Mousasi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mousasi looking to pass the guard.
Gegard Mousasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mousasi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mousasi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drogo Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ready For War. Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drogo Preston's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drogo Preston!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston is looking to clinch but Cardoso is avoiding it.
Drogo Preston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preston wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Preston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cardoso is able to avoid easily.
Preston is looking to clinch but Cardoso is avoiding it.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Preston throws a head kick but Cardoso moves out of range.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Preston misses with a series of wild punches.
Preston tries to clinch but Cardoso moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardoso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Preston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardoso shoots in but no luck this time.
Cardoso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Preston lands a two punch combo.
Preston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardoso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cardoso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cardoso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Preston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cardoso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston wants to get back to his feet but Cardoso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cardoso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardoso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cardoso connects with a couple of short punches.
Cardoso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Preston is keeping the position for now.
Cardoso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cardoso drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Preston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardoso has Preston in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Preston preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston stands up out of Cardoso's guard for a moment - Cardoso manages to land a nice upkick.
Cardoso keeping moving, preventing Preston from controlling successfully.
Cardoso trying to strike off his back.
Preston wants to control from the top but Cardoso keeps moving.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cardoso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Preston is stalling in the full guard.
Preston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Preston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Preston tries to stand but Cardoso is controlling from the bottom.
Preston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardoso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardoso lands a decent punch to the body there.
Preston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardoso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Preston has managed to get both his arms back between Cardoso's legs - danger averted.
Preston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preston wants to stand but Cardoso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Preston throwing strikes from guard but Cardoso blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cardoso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drogo Preston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cardoso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Preston thows a body shot but no joy.
Preston swinging wilding here.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Preston as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Cardoso with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cardoso. Cardoso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preston defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston throws a nice looking combination but Cardoso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Drogo Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a series of strikes that have Cardoso backpedaling.
Preston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Cardoso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Preston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cardoso looks up at the clock and then as Preston takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cardoso smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cardoso in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cardoso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Preston regains half guard, as Cardoso was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Preston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cardoso.
Cardoso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cardoso thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Preston to regain full guard.
Cardoso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Preston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cardoso.
Cardoso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardoso postures up and lands a big shot to Preston's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Preston has momentary wrist control but Cardoso slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cardoso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cardoso drops back looking for a leg! Preston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Preston manages to kick Cardoso off! Cardoso jumps back into Preston's guard.
Preston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches up with Preston, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes Preston against the cage but Preston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cardoso fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drogo Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Preston throws a nice looking combination but Cardoso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Preston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cardoso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardoso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Preston.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston stuns Cardoso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Preston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cardoso circles away quickly and effectively.
Preston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardoso.
Preston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cardoso on the side of the head.
Cardoso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardoso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cardoso closes the distance and clinches up with Preston, looking for a takedown. Cardoso pushes Preston against the cage but Preston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preston lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Preston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cardoso swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.
Preston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardoso scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso lands some shots froms side control.
Cardoso misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cardoso postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Preston struggling a bit here.
Preston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardoso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cardoso is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Preston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cardoso tries to advance position but instead Preston slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardoso throws a strike but Preston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cardoso is looking to work some ground and pound but Preston has wrist control.
Cardoso landing some decent shots from guard.
Cardoso chips away with some ground and pound.
Preston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardoso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Preston's head.
Preston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drogo Preston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardoso is working Preston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Sebastiao Cardoso.
I think Preston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Juan DeMarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeroboam McFlint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Juan DeMarco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeroboam McFlint!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarco forces McFlint back against the cage and clinches.
DeMarco has McFlint pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McFlint manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
DeMarco pulls guard successfully.
DeMarco has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McFlint doesn't defend quickly enough and DeMarco has managed to lock this one up! Can McFlint escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to DeMarco on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Juan DeMarco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett INT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd's entrance music is Kanye West - Stronger. A fine choice. Brett INT will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett INT!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
INT lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from INT. No joy for Sturd on that attempt.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
INT swings and misses with a hook to the body.
INT cracks Sturd with an open hand slap.
INT takes a swing at Sturd's ribcage but misses.
Brett INT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
INT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturd has a takedown stuffed.
Sturd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
INT fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sturd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
INT wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sturd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by INT.
INT misses with a few strikes there.
Sturd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
INT misses with a jab, cross combination.
INT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
INT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
INT connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sturd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
INT connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd shoots in for a takedown but INT shows good takedown defense.
INT looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd is just out of range.
INT throws a series of punches but Sturd moves out of range.
INT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sturd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
INT throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. INT defends it nicely.
INT throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
INT swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
INT throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
INT throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
INT tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd was well out of range. Poor timing from INT.
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.
INT throws a series of strikes that have Sturd backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from INT.
Brett INT is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
INT throws a nice looking combination but Sturd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
INT scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
INT misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd shoots in for a takedown but INT shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett INT dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd'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.
A combination from INT does no damage.
INT connects with a looping right hand.
INT looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from INT misses.
INT ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
INT throws a series of punches but Sturd avoids them all with ease.
INT looks to land a combination but Sturd avoids it well.
INT misses with a two punch combination.
INT thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from INT. No joy for Sturd on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd dives in and grabs INT's left leg, looking for a takedown. INT pushes down on Sturd's head and hops out.
Sturd closes the distance and clinches up with INT, looking for a takedown. Sturd pushes INT against the cage but INT circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturd slips a jab from INT.
INT moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sturd is rocked!
Jason Sturd's cut is getting worse.
INT scores with a body shot.
INT misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sturd might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sturd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Sturd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
INT looks to land a combination but Sturd avoids it well.
Sturd seems to have got his legs back now.
Brett INT seems to be getting the better of the standup.
INT fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
INT throws a nice looking combination but Sturd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from INT misses the target.
INT is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sturd rather than just go for the knockout.
Sturd misses with a looping right.
INT will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
INT misses with a few strikes there.
INT misses with a series of wild punches.
Sturd ducks under a wild hook from INT.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from INT.
INT swings for the body but Sturd moves out of range.
Sturd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by INT.
A combination from INT does no damage.
INT misses with a two punch combination.
INT dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
INT will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for INT.
Jason Sturd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A combination from INT does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
INT throws a series of punches but Sturd avoids them all with ease.
Sturd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from INT.
INT misses with a few strikes there.
INT throws a hook but Sturd avoids it easily.
INT misses with a body shot.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
INT throws a hook but Sturd avoids it easily.
INT misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett INT showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
INT throws a series of punches but Sturd avoids them all with ease.
INT throws a right and a left that Sturd avoids nicely.
Sturd shoots in looking for a takedown. INT tries to sprawl out of it but Sturd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. INT manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
INT throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sturd.
INT lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. INT defends it nicely.
INT dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from INT misses.
INT lands a slapping body shot.
INT rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sturd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
INT throws a right and a left that both miss.
INT scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sturd in his tracks.
INT leaves Sturd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Sturd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from INT misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
INT misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from INT misses the target.
INT misses with a wild combination.
INT has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brett INT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturd avoids a punch combination nicely.
INT works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from INT.
Sturd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but INT swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
INT throws a right and a left that both miss.
INT swinging wilding here.
INT lands with a hook. Sturd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
INT tests Sturd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
INT works Sturd's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
INT fails to land with a series of punches.
INT lunges at Sturd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sturd's hand.
Brett INT is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeez, Jason Sturd's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
INT throws a right and a left that both miss.
INT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
INT fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from INT misses.
INT throws a series of punches but Sturd moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett INT comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well INT has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett INT!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyler (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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229 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Carlos.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Carlos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyler gets back to half guard.
Tyler is staying active underneath Carlos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlos pulls his head out easily.
Tyler tries to get to full guard but Carlos has control of the leg.
Carlos wants to stand but Tyler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tyler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tyler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carlos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carlos's back!
Carlos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tyler looking to break Carlos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carlos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tyler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tyler looks gassed!
Carlos trying to control but not successfully.
Tyler has his arm under Carlos's chin here. Game over son! Tyler squeezes tightly and Carlos is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Tyler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sallah Alcoubrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alcoubrah is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Who - Baba O'Riley. Jimmy Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sallah Alcoubrah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcoubrah scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alcoubrah, right into the meat.
Alcoubrah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcoubrah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Alcoubrah settles back down.
Alcoubrah is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Alcoubrah lands with a right that hurts Thompson. Thompson looks to clinch but Alcoubrah throws a short knee that drops Thompson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Sallah Alcoubrah!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PT Coolidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction. PT Coolidge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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239 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, PT Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Coolidge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coolidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kennedy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coolidge on the side of the head.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coolidge.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Coolidge moves out of range.
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coolidge.
Coolidge takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge shoots in but no luck this time.
James Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PT Coolidge.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Coolidge fails with the takedown.
Coolidge avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a right and a left that Coolidge avoids nicely.
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coolidge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kennedy as Coolidge shoots in.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Coolidge slips under a jab from Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to clinch there but Coolidge circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Coolidge on that attempt.
Kennedy tries to clinch up.
Kennedy swings for the body but Coolidge moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Jab by Kennedy.
Coolidge walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Kennedy clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coolidge jumps guard.
Coolidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy tries to free his leg and advance position but Coolidge is retaining full guard.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Coolidge working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily.
Coolidge keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Coolidge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kennedy has picked Coolidge up and slammed him! Coolidge can't keep hold of the triangle and Kennedy manages to pass to side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coolidge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kennedy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coolidge's head backwards.
Coolidge moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Coolidge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kennedy.
It looks like PT Coolidge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Kennedy thows a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Coolidge's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy clinches up with Coolidge and pushes him back against the cage.
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coolidge backwards.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coolidge.
Coolidge takes one on the button.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown by Coolidge or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coolidge.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coolidge moves away.
Kennedy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coolidge blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Coolidge shoots in and drives through. Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coolidge moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coolidge.
James Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of PT Coolidge.
Kennedy tries to bum rush Coolidge with a series of wild strikes but Coolidge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Coolidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kennedy misses with a double jab.
Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Coolidge circles away.
Coolidge shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coolidge.
James Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Coolidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Kennedy tries to clinch up but Coolidge circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennedy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coolidge avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kennedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on PT Coolidge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Coolidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Coolidge.
Kennedy lands with a straight right. Coolidge didn't see that one coming.
Kennedy rushes Coolidge and presses him up against the cage.
Coolidge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coolidge manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy tries to stand but Coolidge is controlling from the bottom.
Coolidge has his foot on Kennedy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennedy works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kennedy trying to control but Coolidge is working from the bottom.
Kennedy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coolidge working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kennedy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kennedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coolidge can do to turn this around?
Coolidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Coolidge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kennedy tries to kick Coolidge off but Coolidge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kennedy tries to roll over but Coolidge keeps him under control.
Coolidge is thwarting Kennedy's attempts to control the position.
Kennedy is pressing down on Coolidge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy controls Coolidge momentarily but Coolidge frees himself.
Coolidge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
Coolidge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coolidge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Coolidge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coolidge defends well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kennedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Coolidge checks it.
Kennedy throws a jab when Coolidge was well out of range.
PT Coolidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Coolidge ducked under it nicely.
Coolidge checks a leg kick.
James Kennedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coolidge drops his hands momentarily and Kennedy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kennedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coolidge has a takedown stuffed.
James Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coolidge tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Kennedy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennedy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kennedy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pink Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Clapton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind (feat Alicia Keys). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pink Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Clapton!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Floyd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clapton backs up against the cage.
Clapton closes the distance and clinches up with Floyd, looking for a takedown. Clapton pushes Floyd against the cage but Floyd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clapton misses with a looping right.
Clapton forces Floyd back against the cage and clinches.
Clapton keeps control of Floyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clapton gets control of Floyd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clapton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Floyd preventing the sweep.
Clapton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clapton is pulling down on Floyd's head. It's preventing any offense from Floyd, at least for the moment.
Floyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Floyd stands up over Clapton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Floyd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Floyd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Floyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clapton's head.
Clapton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Floyd.
Clapton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clapton looking for a guillotine here but Floyd defends easily.
Floyd wants to control from the top but Clapton keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd throwing strikes but missing.
Floyd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clapton keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Floyd distracts Clapton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clapton looking for a triangle here. Floyd is fighting it but it looks tight! Clapton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Floyd is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eric Clapton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Baptiste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Pepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmanuel Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doctor Pepper!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Baptiste misses.
Baptiste gets a takedown into half guard.
Baptiste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pepper wants to get back to full guard.
Pepper gets back to full guard.
Pepper wants to sweep but no luck.
Baptiste postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pepper keeping moving, preventing Baptiste from controlling successfully.
Baptiste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pepper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baptiste is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pepper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baptiste's guard.
Baptiste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pepper forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste is looking for a sweep. Pepper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pepper is looking to advance position but Baptiste won't allow it.
Baptiste moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baptiste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pepper 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.
Pepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Baptiste is retaining full guard.
Pepper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baptiste actively working from the bottom here.
Baptiste is looking to improve his position.
Baptiste looking for submissions off his back.
Baptiste is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to work for a kimura but Baptiste is defending well.
Baptiste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
Baptiste wants to control but Pepper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pepper is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Baptiste!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepper working for a guillotine from mount but Baptiste is in no mood to give up.
Baptiste tries to hold on but Pepper postures up.
Pepper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baptiste has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pepper takes Baptiste's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baptiste is defending well though. Pepper let's go of the attempt for now.
Baptiste tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Baptiste tries to hold on but Pepper pushes him away.
Baptiste working to try and regain half guard.
Pepper takes Baptiste's back.
Pepper looking for the choke but no joy.
Pepper is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepper is trying to stick to Baptiste's back but Baptiste is turning into Pepper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pepper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baptiste.
Baptiste slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baptiste creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pepper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baptiste is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pepper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baptiste.
Pepper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baptiste trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doctor Pepper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baptiste gets the takedown into side control.
Baptiste scores with punches from side control.
Baptiste working the ground and pound but Pepper is defending the strikes.
Pepper tries to bench press Baptiste off him but Baptiste keeps the position.
Baptiste is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pepper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baptiste is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pepper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pepper is looking for a sweep.
Pepper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baptiste's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pepper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baptiste's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baptiste's back!
Pepper looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pepper working for a choke but Baptiste is defending well.
Baptiste might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pepper's guard. Nice work there by Baptiste.
Baptiste 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.
Baptiste working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pepper has his foot on Baptiste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baptiste works his way back into a safe position though.
Baptiste trying to control the position from guard on top but Pepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baptiste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baptiste pushing down on Pepper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baptiste is looking for a kimura but Pepper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baptiste to get the leverage.
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.
Pepper tries to get to full guard but Baptiste has control of the leg.
Baptiste missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pepper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pepper is on top in guard.
Baptiste is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baptiste wants to sweep here but Pepper controlling him for the moment.
Pepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baptiste is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepper tries for a kimura but Baptiste is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pepper advances to mount.
Baptiste sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pepper is pressing down on Baptiste's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baptiste is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baptiste manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pepper is pushing down on Baptiste's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baptiste is fighting to maintain full guard but Pepper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pepper 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.
Baptiste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pepper pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pepper works his way into full mount!
Pepper moves to take his opponent's back.
Baptiste preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pepper.
Baptiste tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Pepper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baptiste moves into range and clinches up with Pepper.
Baptiste ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baptiste no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baptiste is trying to control the position but Pepper postures up.
Pepper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baptiste is trying to get back to full guard.
Baptiste has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pepper is working away from the top position though.
Pepper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baptiste gets full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pepper looking to pass the guard.
Baptiste working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pepper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pepper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptiste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pepper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pepper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baptiste's legs.
Baptiste can't do much from the bottom here.
Pepper is trying to get an arm triangle but Baptiste is defending well.
Baptiste struggling a bit here.
Baptiste sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste is in trouble now - Pepper has advanced to mount!
Baptiste is working to get back to half guard.
Baptiste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pepper is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pepper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baptiste is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baptiste and Pepper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pepper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baptiste is trying to control Pepper's posture but Pepper avoids it.
Baptiste prevents Pepper from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste wants to control but Pepper postures up.
Pepper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baptiste's legs.
Baptiste can't do much from the bottom here.
Baptiste is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Baptiste prevents Pepper from moving into mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baptiste fails with the takedown.
Pepper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pepper looking for a guillotine here but Baptiste defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baptiste passes Pepper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Emmanuel Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baptiste scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baptiste is working for a kimura but Pepper is defending it quite comfortably.
Emmanuel Baptiste overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pepper is looking for a sweep. Baptiste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baptiste looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Baptiste is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pepper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pepper.
Baptiste drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baptiste jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emmanuel Baptiste showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pepper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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