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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Titan (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 super heavyweight 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, Jack Stevenson!
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, Cris Titan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Titan. No joy for Stevenson on that attempt.
Titan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Titan misses with a two punch combination.
Titan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jack Stevenson has been cut.
Cris Titan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Stevenson.
Titan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson slips a jab and a cross from Titan.
Titan misses with a few strikes there.
Titan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titan connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Stevenson tumbling to the canvas! Titan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Stevenson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cris Titan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ai Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fong Sai Yuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Ai Bo!
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, Fong Sai Yuk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo wants to clinch up but Sai Yuk keeps it at a distance.
Bo closes the distance and clinches.
Sai Yuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sai Yuk avoids a wild elbow strike from Bo.
Bo misses with an elbow strike.
Sai Yuk can't find room to land a body shot as Bo controls the action.
Sai Yuk tries to throw a body punch but Bo avoids it by throwing Sai Yuk back against the cage.
Sai Yuk misses with a punch to the body.
Sai Yuk misses with some punches.
Bo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bo blocks an uppercut.
Sai Yuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bo controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sai Yuk.
Bo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sai Yuk tries to work over Bo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sai Yuk takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Fong Sai Yuk has been cut.
Bo lands with a left to the head.
Bo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Bo.
Bo prevents a body shot from Sai Yuk.
Bo blocking some punches.
Sai Yuk misses with a body punch.
Sai Yuk misses with a body punch.
Bo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Bo.
Sai Yuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Bo is pressed up against the ropes. Sai Yuk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bo down to the mat. Bo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sai Yuk clinches but Bo breaks the clinch
and Bo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sai Yuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sai Yuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bo trying to control the position.
Bo is looking to stand up but Sai Yuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Sai Yuk working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Ai Bo has been cut.
Sai Yuk with a nice head shot there.
Ai Bo's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai Yuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sai Yuk distracts Bo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ai Bo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sai Yuk lands a couple of elbows.
Jeez, Ai Bo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ai Bo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fong Sai Yuk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hammond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crash Override (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammond's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Afterlife. Override has chosen Bring the Pain as his entrance music. John Hammond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crash Override!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Override misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hammond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Override as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Override.
Hammond is looking to clinch.
Override moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Override won't allow it.
Override is pressed up against the ropes. Hammond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Override down to the mat. Override avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Override does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hammond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Override.
Override scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Hammond as he checks the leg kick.
Override moves into the clinch.
Hammond jumps guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammond looking to control but Override passes into half guard.
Override wants to stand up but Hammond has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond wants to control but Override is keeping busy.
Hammond tries to kick Override off but Override keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Override is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hammond tries to kick Override off but Override keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Override seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Override paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Override connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Override clinches with his opponent.
Override has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Override stops a takedown attempt from Hammond.
Override lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
Hammond tries to pull guard but Override won't allow it.
Override gets underhooks to prevent Hammond's takedown attempt.
Override stops a takedown attempt from Hammond.
Hammond misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond manages to pull guard.
Hammond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hammond tries to get out of the position.
Hammond wriggles free and stands up.
Hammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Override defends it nicely.
Hammond is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Override defends it nicely.
Override lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hammond takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Override.
Override throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like John Hammond has been cut.
Override chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Override, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hammond successfully pulls guard.
Override gets to his feet. Hammond looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Override gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammond is trying to get back to his feet.
Override decides to stand back up.
Override looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Override trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hammond's guard.
Hammond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Override dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Hammond's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Override connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Override throws a leg kick but Hammond sees it coming and moves out of range.
Override lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Override looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hammond fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Override avoids it really well and circles away.
Hammond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Override.
Override throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hammond.
Override shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hammond sprawls well. Hammond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Override gets slowly back to his feet.
Override tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammond swivels and escapes.
Override throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Override has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Override won't allow it.
Hammond jumps guard but Override stands there with Hammond around his waist. Hammond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hammond jumps guard but Override stands there with Hammond around his waist. Hammond gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Override has him pressed against the ropes.
Override breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Override shoots for a takedown but Hammond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Override throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Override scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Override lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Override rushes Hammond and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Override pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Override throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hammond tries to clinch up
and Override counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammond on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Override. Override obviously looking to wear him down.
Hammond takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hammond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Override counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hammond's knee momentarily.
Override keeps Hammond at a distance using the push kick.
Override changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Override connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Override thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hammond if he has to take too many more of those.
Override clinches up with Hammond and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Override escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Override fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammond.
Crash Override seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Override connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Override goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crash Override seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Override.
Override has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Override scores with a jab to the body.
Hammond will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hammond avoids the head kick by Override.
Override thuds a left hand into Hammond's body.
Override scores with a leg kick.
Override clobbers Hammond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Override forces Hammond back against the ropes and clinches.
Override breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Override fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Override scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Override breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Override can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Override.
Override closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hammond wants a takedown.
Override pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hammond blocks a head kick by Override.
Override tries for a takedown but Hammond circles away easily
and Hammond counters with a single leg into guard. Override didn't expect that.
Override is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Override preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammond throws and elbow that misses. Override uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammond's guard. Nice move by Override!
Hammond wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Override showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Hammond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Override feints and then cracks Hammond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammond down.
Override misses with a low kick.
Override uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Override throws a leg kick that misses.
Hammond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Override counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Override.
Hammond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Override lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammond shoots and misses
and Override counters with a good low kick that Hammond was not able to check.
Override scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Override moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Override breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Override.
Override throws a leg kick which misses Hammond's front leg but catches the back leg as Hammond tries to avoid it.
Override throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammond walks forward, straight into a front kick from Override.
Override changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Override is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hammond rather than just go for the knockout.
Override lands with a thumping leg kick.
Override pushes Hammond away with a front kick.
Override clinches up with Hammond and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hammond wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammond has Override pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Override manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Override scores with a nice hook to the head.
Override escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Override cracks the inside of Hammond's front leg.
Override goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Override scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Override. Hammond shrugs it off though.
Override scores with a hook to the body. Hammond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Override throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Override is looking to slow Hammond down with leg kicks.
Override instigates a clinch.
Override breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Override's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Override duly obliges.
Override lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hammond will feel that in the morning.
Override dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hammond. That did some damage!
Override drives through and clinches with Hammond against the ropes.
Override lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Override breaks from the clinch.
Override scores with a kick to the midsection.
Override gets the takedown into side control.
Hammond struggling a bit here.
Hammond is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Override decides to stand back up. Override steps back and let's Hammond get back to his feet.
Override lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Override gets the takedown into side control.
Override decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Override clinches with his opponent.
Crash Override is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Override is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Hammond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond wants to clinch.
Override shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Override was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hammond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
John Hammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Override stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hammond misses with a hook. Override ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crash Override comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Override 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 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crash Override!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Kroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls has chosen Party and Bullshit as his entrance music. Nicklas Kroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Biggie Smalls's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicklas Kroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Biggie Smalls!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smalls tries to close the distance and clinch but Kroon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kroon.
Kroon throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls drives through and clinches with Kroon against the ropes.
Smalls is struggling to control the position.
Smalls keeps control of Kroon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smalls jumps guard and drags Kroon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smalls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kroon is one step ahead there.
Kroon wants to control from the top but Smalls keeps moving.
Smalls is trying to keep Kroon in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroon is looking to stand up but Smalls won't let him.
Kroon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smalls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smalls keeping moving, preventing Kroon from controlling successfully.
Kroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kroon misses with a two punch combination.
Smalls has managed to clinch.
Smalls drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kroon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smalls wants to clinch.
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Kroon in a clinch.
Smalls tries for a takedown but Kroon manages to get underhooks.
Kroon breaks from the clinch.
Kroon throws a head kick but Smalls moves out of range.
Kroon connects with a nice cross there... Smalls is looking wobbly and Kroon recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Smalls to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kroon jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicklas Kroon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuberculo Meningitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Reinold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuberculo Meningitis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Otto Reinold's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuberculo Meningitis!
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, Otto Reinold!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meningitis working for a triangle but Reinold defends it easily.
Meningitis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meningitis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meningitis has his foot on Reinold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinold works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinold stands and throws Meningitis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meningitis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reinold is looking for a kimura here.
Reinold slips a nice elbow through Meningitis's hands, connecting with Meningitis's forehead.
Reinold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meningitis actively working from the bottom here.
Meningitis is pressing down on Reinold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meningitis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meningitis looking for a triangle here. Reinold is fighting it but it looks tight! Meningitis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reinold is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tuberculo Meningitis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the ring accompanied by Kahmir - Led Zeppelin. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cameron Jackson!
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, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Powers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
It looks like Cameron Jackson has been cut.
Powers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson is pushing Powers's head away, looking to escape. Powers manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers lands a nice forearm strike.
Cameron Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Powers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cameron Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Powers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jeez, Cameron Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cameron Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenny Powers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skip McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMann comes into the arena with Snow - Informer blaring out of the sound system. Shamrock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slayed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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266 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skip McMann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMann moves into the clinch successfully.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMann obliges.
Shamrock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shamrock looks gassed!
McMann prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from McMann on the inside.
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!
McMann drops Shamrock with a big knee straight up the middle! Shamrock is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Shamrock is rocked!
It looks like Blake Shamrock has been cut.
McMann clinches up against the ropes.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can McMann finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for McMann.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
McMann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMann scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from McMann.
McMann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
McMann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
McMann working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMann.
A hook to the body from McMann.
McMann misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skip McMann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Shamrock.
McMann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from McMann.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMann obliges.
McMann lands a body shot.
McMann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McMann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McMann pushes Shamrock back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock looking for a takedown.
McMann landing knees to the body.
Shamrock drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMann pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shamrock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMann defends it nicely.
McMann connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock doesn't manage to clinch there - McMann circles away.
Shamrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McMann throws a nice inside leg kick.
McMann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
McMann throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McMann scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McMann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by McMann.
McMann digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock shoots in for a double leg but McMann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McMann clinches up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMann lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock wants to stall.
McMann lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye.
A knee to the head by McMann.
McMann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McMann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
McMann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
McMann with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock tries for a takedown but McMann manages to get underhooks.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMann digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Shamrock is working for takedown but McMann is calmly controlling the position for now.
McMann digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMann tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
McMann tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
McMann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Shamrock wants a takedown but no success here.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shamrock misses with a head shot. McMann uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shamrock with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McMann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control but McMann is working from the bottom.
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McMann is proving hard to escape from.
McMann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shamrock tries to reverse the position but McMann maintains control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMann controlling the position easily from mount.
Shamrock is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip McMann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McMann has Shamrock up against the ropes in a clinch.
McMann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
McMann blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMann stops a takedown attempt from Shamrock.
McMann lands a knee to the body.
McMann pushes Shamrock back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McMann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock takes an elbow to the temple.
McMann lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from McMann.
McMann lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
McMann lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMann throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
McMann prevents the takedown attempt.
McMann landing knees to the body.
McMann lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMann obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns McMann into the ropes.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
Shamrock decides to pull guard.
Shamrock wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McMann is now in half guard.
Shamrock wants to control but McMann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McMann decides to return to a standing position.
Shamrock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McMann pinned against the cage. McMann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skip McMann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Shamrock.
Shamrock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shamrock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McMann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McMann lands a front kick.
McMann has managed to clinch.
McMann scores with a knee to the head.
Skip McMann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McMann missing with knees to the body.
McMann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamrock.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMann obliges.
McMann is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns McMann into the ropes.
McMann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMann is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMann has his back to the ropes.
McMann prevents a takedown attempt there.
McMann prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
McMann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMann lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
McMann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks the elbow strike.
Shamrock tries to break free but McMann pushes him back against the ropes.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to score a body lock takedown but McMann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMann just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
McMann lands a body shot.
McMann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shamrock lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but McMann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamrock drops back, looking for a kneebar! McMann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McMann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McMann!
Shamrock looks to move to half guard but instead McMann has passed into mount! Damn!
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but McMann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McMann trying to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
McMann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
McMann blocks Shamrock's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Shamrock tries to reverse the position but McMann maintains control.
McMann controlling from mount.
Shamrock swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMann blocks Shamrock's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skip McMann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Shamrock's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McMann slaps away a takedown attempt from Shamrock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McMann goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but McMann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McMann rushes Shamrock and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Shamrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMann takes the fight into the clinch.
McMann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Shamrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skip McMann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Shamrock.
McMann throws a combination. Shamrock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blake Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McMann, right into the meat.
McMann clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMann stalls.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMann scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMann scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMann lands a nice knee to the body.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McMann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shamrock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McMann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from McMann - that landed with a thud.
McMann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from McMann.
McMann using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMann misses with a knee to the head.
McMann missing with knees to the body.
McMann tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McMann prevents a takedown attempt there.
McMann landing knees to the body.
Shamrock jumps guard but McMann stands there with Shamrock around his waist. Shamrock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from McMann.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
Shamrock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMann pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
McMann clinches up against the ropes.
Shamrock is working for takedown but McMann is calmly controlling the position for now.
McMann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shamrock avoids it.
McMann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from McMann as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McMann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMann.
McMann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McMann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from McMann.
McMann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMann lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McMann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Skip McMann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from McMann.
A nice left hand lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMann walks away with a smile on his face. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McMann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMann tries to avoid it but Shamrock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMann to the ground. McMann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMann throws a nice head kick!
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McMann as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMann forces Shamrock back against the ropes and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from McMann.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMann obliges.
McMann lands a body punch in the clinch.
McMann digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shamrock fails to pull guard.
McMann lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but McMann holds him up against the ropes and eventually Shamrock drops back down to his feet.
McMann scores a nice knee to the body.
McMann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. McMann can't fight it off and eventually Shamrock manages to take the fight to the floor. McMann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock throws a strike but McMann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing McMann from controlling successfully.
McMann throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamrock throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skip McMann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skip McMann!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wish Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thuggish Ruggish Bone. Nakamura has chosen Bate pesadão as his entrance music. Shunsuke Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
205 lbs
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19
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wish Bone!
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, Shunsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shunsuke Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bone tries to clinch there but Nakamura circles away.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Bone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bone doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura lands with a straight right. Bone didn't see that one coming.
Bone walks into a left hand.
A left and a right from Bone both land. Nice combination.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bone slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Nakamura finds it's target.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Bone wants to clinch.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Bone doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away.
Bone digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Bone.
Bone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bone somewhat.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bone counters with a left and a right that stings Nakamura.
Bone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bone clinches.
Nakamura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bone up against the ropes.
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bone moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Nakamura 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.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura stalks Bone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bone's face. Bone staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bone.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Bone misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura walks into a left hand.
Bone moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bone counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Bone to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakamura scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura with a jab.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone defending well as Nakamura loads up on a big left hand.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Shunsuke Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Bone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Nakamura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Bone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nakamura throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wish Bone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Wish Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura looks to land a combination. Bone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bone counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Bone to acknowledge the strikes.
Bone tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakamura as he connects with a hook.
Bone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
Bone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
A jab from Bone misses.
Bone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakamura.
Bone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bone clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Bone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bone dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Bone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Bone shoots in but Nakamura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wish Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Good shot there by Nakamura.
Bone tries to clinch up.
Bone tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Wish Bone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Nakamura slaps away a takedown attempt from Bone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakamura throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Bone throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Bone tries to clinch up but Nakamura circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four 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.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bone is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shunsuke Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bone fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Bone avoids it well.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bone punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bone lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bone catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Nakamura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nakamura backs up against the ropes.
Nakamura throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bone moves away from the strike by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Bone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Bone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Bone moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Bone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakamura in his tracks.
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a two punch combo.
Bone staying out of range there.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Bone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura swinging wilding here.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Bone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bone gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone taking a breather.
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with the combination.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Bone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bone moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Nakamura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wish Bone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wish Bone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gryphon Andersoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski has chosen Feel Like A Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gryphon Andersoon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersoon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arlovski throws a body kick that misses.
Arlovski wants to clinch up but Andersoon keeps it at a distance.
Andersoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Arlovski circles away.
Andersoon dodges the punch combination from Arlovski.
Andrew Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arlovski's calf.
Arlovski misses with a wild combination.
Andersoon misses with a head kick.
Andersoon wants to clinch.
Arlovski misses with the combination.
Arlovski misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andersoon.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Andersoon counters with a big head kick but Arlovski shrugs it off.
Arlovski looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovski looks to clinch
and Andersoon counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Arlovski! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gryphon Andersoon!
Gryphon Andersoon retains his heavyweight title!
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